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Cybersecurity Canon Candidate Book Review: Defensive Security Handbook – Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure

Palo Alto Networks

Cyber Canon Book Review: “Defensive Security Handbook – Best Practices for Securing Infrastructure” (2017), by Lee Brotherston and Amanda Berlin. This is not a book for long-time practitioners; it is designed to be a reference for those comparatively new to managing a security program.

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5 Books to Achieve the Mindset of a Software Craftsman ??

Xebia

To help you on your journey, I’ll share five books that had the most impact on my mindset as an (aspiring) Software Craftsman: Apprenticeship Patterns : Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman. Clean Code : A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. Extreme Programming Explained : Embrace Change.

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Backend Interview with Ileana Diaz – Backend Developer at Apiumhub

Apiumhub

Today we interview Ileana Diaz – Backend Developer at Apiumhub and talk about key lessons learned in Backend Development. What are the top 3 challenges in backend development? Time limitations play a vital role in software development. Pair program with more experienced developers. Find a mentor.

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5 Must-Read Books for Apprentice Software Developers ??

Xebia

Which books should you read as a software developer? Software Developers Should Read the Right Books. To have an even more significant impact on your career as a software craftsman, you should not just read; you should read the right books. Clean Code : A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship.

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The Good and the Bad of TypeScript

Altexsoft

This is how developers often describe the open-source programming language introduced in 2012 by Microsoft. As for 2020, the close relative of JS is among the top ten most wanted programming languages, according to GitHub. T he number of active software developers detected in 2019. Source: Developer Economics.

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Scaled Agile – Why? When? How?

Modus Create

With the organization moving and pivoting in response to market changes, the entire organization needs to be aware of the short- and long-term program goals. Once or twice per week, schedule a 15-30 minute session where your Product Owners and the Program Manager meet to stay aligned on functionality, scope, schedule, and team progress.

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Expanding Agile-plus-DevOps Across the Enterprise Value Stream

CollabNet VersionOne

DevOps has grown significantly in recent years as an approach to better and faster software delivery through breaking down the Development and Operations silos. These challenges are familiar at all levels of the enterprise — from portfolio to program, release and team.

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