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The Real Reasons for Doing Test-Driven Development ??

Xebia

Why do people apply TDD? Here’s a secret: it’s not for the tests. 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. Feedback on what?

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4 paths to sustainable AI

CIO

Credit rating agencies and customers are paying closer attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues such as carbon emissions, says Faith Taylor, VP of global sustainability and ESG officer at global infrastructure services provider Kyndryl. We see it as a recruiting and retention factor.”

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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

TechCrunch

We asked three venture capital firms investing at the intersection of proptech and climate tech about how a focus on reducing emissions can trim a building’s carbon footprint and offer new opportunities for returns. There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech. It’s the last day of the TechCrunch+ Cyber Monday sale

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Understanding Technical Debt and Why Recruiting the Right Tech Talent is the Solution

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Now and then we read about a new, all-important parameter of software development that has technical teams buzzing. It’s called ‘Technical Debt’. What is ‘Technical Debt’? This compromise is precisely what leads to accruing ‘Technical Debt’.

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3 methods to forge stronger business partner alliances

CIO

There’s a tendency for business relationships in the tech space to primarily take on a transaction-based approach, especially in supplier and outsourcing relationships. How contracts with prospective partners are formed is a key foundational piece to ensure the partnership can sustain for the long-term.

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5 hot IT leadership trends — and 4 going cold

CIO

Amid disruptive leaps in technology, leaders who will succeed in the near future, say experts, are the ones who stay focused on a decidedly low-fi resource: their employees. Hot: Soft leadership skills Tech leaders frequently mention soft skills as a key aspect of successful teams, and they prioritize those skills when hiring. “In

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TechCrunch+ roundup: eVTOL takes off, pivoting with agility, when to hire a lawyer

TechCrunch

” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises. Last year, boosters poured billions into eVTOL as companies like Joby Aviation, Archer and Lilium used SPACs to rake in cash to fund R&D and test flight programs.