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The hardest part of building software is not coding, it’s requirements

CIO

With all the articles about all the amazing AI developments, there’s plenty of hand-wringing around the possibility that we, as software developers, could soon be out of a job, replaced by artificial intelligence. Coding can be a challenge, but I’ve never spent more than two weeks trying to figure out what is wrong with the code.

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Exercises in Programming Style

Henrik Warne

In the book club at work , we recently finished reading Exercises in Programming Style by Cristina Videira Lopes. The book consists of a simple program implemented in 33 different programming styles. So here is a summary and review of it. Each style is defined by what constraints it imposes on the program.

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Agile, Stand-ups, TDD and Code Reviews

The Programmer's Paradox

It all has to be very reactive; you keep fiddling with the code until it gets traction. Under those conditions, it doesn’t make sense to cross all the t’s and dot the i’s as the life expectancy of the code is weeks or months. Some people invented a fun little game called “test driven development” (TDD).

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?? How To Use Exercism To Learn Programming Languages

Xebia

Want to learn a new programming language, but don’t know where to start? Exercism might be what you’ve been looking for… Exercism Simplifies Learning a Programming Language. What is the last programming language you learned? Exercism is a free, and open source learning platform for Software Development.

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Generative AI: the Shortcut to Digital Modernisation

CIO

Generative AI can help businesses achieve faster development in two main areas: low/no-code application development and mainframe modernisation. Streamlined coding process : Generative AI provides real-time information on available functions, parameters, and usage examples as the coder types.

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Static vs Dynamic Code Analysis: How to Choose Between Them

OverOps

What’s the difference between static and dynamic code analysis, and how do you know which to use? Static code analysis is analogous to practicing your baseball swing with a practice net and a pitching machine. Static Code Analysis. This is usually done by analyzing the code against a given set of rules or coding standards.

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Apium Academy Software Workshops to Boost Your Career

Apiumhub

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the software development industry, staying up to date is not merely a choice but a strategic imperative. Engaging in courses and software workshops is not just an investment in personal growth but a commitment to professional relevance. Learn more about this workshop here. Click here.