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A developer's rant about software stability and the pain of backward-incompatible updates when migrating to new computers.
A developer's rant about software stability and the pain of backward-incompatible updates when migrating to new computers.
A report on enterprise open source usage trends, highlighting increased adoption, contributions, and challenges with formal policies and license management.
The CFPB accepted a typo fix from an open-source developer on GitHub, marking the first direct public collaboration on federal government code.
A developer's instinct and experience are valuable tools for navigating complex coding challenges and unexpected hurdles in software development.
Author shares excitement about being invited to join the ASPInsiders, a group of experts providing feedback on ASP.NET technologies.
A developer discusses the challenges of open-source maintenance and urges users to contribute code instead of demanding features.
A Debian developer reflects on their 10-year journey within the project, from packaging to release management and team leadership.
A developer argues against rigid 40-hour workweeks, advocating for flexible schedules based on productivity and 'flow state' rather than fixed hours.
A critique of the Visual Studio Achievements beta, arguing its current rewards promote bad coding habits instead of good practices.
A critique of modern programmers' tendency to complain about new languages and tools rather than engaging with them, using Go and Dart as examples.
Discusses the drawbacks of using too many programming languages in a project, arguing for a balanced approach to benefit operations and maintainability.
An inside look at Heroku's engineering hiring philosophy and process, focusing on cultural fit and practical skills over rigid steps.
Analyzes the outdated U.S. federal IT procurement model, advocating for regulatory reform and agile development practices to improve efficiency.
A programmer shares their excitement about receiving three classic computer science books: Introduction to Algorithms, SICP, and The Pragmatic Programmer.
Heroku's Maker's Day is a weekly policy giving engineers a full day of uninterrupted, meeting-free time to focus on deep work and boost productivity.
Argues for adopting Agile development in federal IT to replace outdated waterfall methods, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing tech needs.
Analysis of why tech companies struggle to attract digital talent, citing bureaucracy, lack of challenge, and poor work environments.
The article discusses the growing inclusion of Python tracks at scientific conferences, focusing on computational science and high-performance computing.
A review of the 'Microsoft Windows Azure Development Cookbook', praising its practical recipes and depth for Azure developers.
A programming tip on overcoming creative blocks by first writing functional but imperfect code, then refining it into an elegant solution.