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7 ways investors can gain clarity while conducting technical due diligence

TechCrunch

He focuses primarily on investments in software and technology-enabled business services. But when it comes to assessing investment opportunities, few venture and growth equity investors have the resources to conduct thorough technical diligence. The focus of diligence tends to be on aspects of a product that can be measured.

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Codacy nabs $15M to improve code reviews with automation

TechCrunch

Code review is a key step during the software development process — it’s when people check a program by viewing and reading parts of the source code. But despite its importance, not all developers are pleased with the way traditional code reviews work. To date, Codacy has raised $28 million.

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Low-code: An Accelerator for Digital Transformation

CIO

Digital transformation is expected to be the top strategic priority for businesses of all sizes and industries, yet organisations find the transformation journey challenging due to digital skill gap, tight budget, or technology resource shortages. Amidst these challenges, organisations turn to low-code to remain competitive and agile.

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The Significance of Open Source Software in the Digital-First Future Enterprise

CIO

As companies shift their focus from the digital transformation of individual processes to the business outcomes enabled by a digitally transformed organisation, software engineering will become a core enterprise capability. 61% of respondents rated the performance of OSS as being superior compared to proprietary software.

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Best Assessment Software in 2024 for Tech Recruiting

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Assessment software has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Key Features of Assessment Software: Accuracy : Precision is non-negotiable. The best software allows for tailored assessments, aligning with specific objectives and criteria. Customization : Flexibility is key.

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Best Assessment Software in 2024 for Tech Recruiting

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Assessment software has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Key Features of Assessment Software: Accuracy : Precision is non-negotiable. The best software allows for tailored assessments, aligning with specific objectives and criteria. Customization : Flexibility is key.

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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

Leverage any production issue as a reason to “pull the brakes” Introduce very complex processes for code change and common workflows. Disallow anything outside the scope of the original task, such as code cleanup or other drive-by improvements. “biased” or “lagging indicator”). Pivot frequently.