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Why CIOs back API governance to avoid tech sprawl

CIO

Most companies have transitioned to become more software-centric, and with this transformation, application programming interfaces (APIs) have proliferated. But APIs do more than support next-generation technologies — they already serve a foundational purpose within most enterprises.

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The Real Reasons for Doing Test-Driven Development ??

Xebia

Why do people apply TDD? Learn about the actual goal and values hidden under the surface of Test-Driven Development. What Are the Real Reasons for Doing TDD? Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a controversial topic amongst developers. It is a vehicle to drive development. TDD and the Values of XP.

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Modernizing applications: the importance of reducing technical debt

CIO

Technical debt is no longer just a “technical” problem. The government and Congress are taking notice of unfair consumer experiences, and it is crucial for businesses to address their technical debt and minimize the risk of negative press, government fines, and damaged reputations. What is technical debt?

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TDD saved the day

Xebia

Armed with a few assumptions about how things should work, I embarked on developing an application with a graphical UI and a backend. To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). Truly, TDD saved the day! This description takes the form of a test.

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AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

CIO

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the latest high-tech giant to announce a major stake in Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning technology industry, unveiling a plan this week to invest more than $5.3 Indeed, the kingdom is positioning itself as a global leader in digital technologies ahead of its hosting of the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh.

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8 Top Tech Skills to Hire For in 2024

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Identifying the top technical skills that you should hire for is even harder. Based on the hiring trends we have seen on our HackerEarth Assessments platform, we made a list of the top technical skills you should be focusing on in 2024. What are these tech skills? Hiring is hard — no doubt. But we’ve got your back.

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Google to offer 40,000 developer scholarships in Africa; continues accelerator program

TechCrunch

Google today announced the launch of 40,000 new developer scholarships in Africa. Google will offer the scholarships — created in partnership with tech talent companies Pluralsight and Andela — to developers spread across mobile and cloud development tracks.