9 Things You Should Never Code Yourself
By Your job as a programmer is to solve problems, and often the best way to solve a problem is to write as little code as possible. Here’s how.
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10 Things You Should Have Learned With Your Software Engineering Degree—or at Coding Boot Camp—but Probably Didn’t
From version control to building on existing code, programming in the real world requires a set of skills they just don’t teach in school—or in coding boot camps.
Continue ReadingEmbracing the Four Python Programming Styles
By Few programming languages offer the flexibility Python provides. But which of the four major Python coding styles is right for you and your tasks?
Continue ReadingTaming the Mob, Part 3: How to Start Mob Programming
By In part 3 of our mob programming series, we give you some helpful tips for getting the most out of your mob.
Continue ReadingFrom Payback to Prevention: 5 Ways to Tame Technical Debt in Your Codebase
By Learn how to manage technical debt—and even avoid it whenever possible.
Continue Reading8 ‘Red Flags’ to Watch for in Your Code
Beyond “code smells,” these red flags are visible indicators of where bugs may be lurking in your code.
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Learn the 10 traits that separate great software developers from ordinary ones—and we’re not talking about specific technical skills.
Continue Reading8 Ways to Become a Better Coder
By Use these actionable, step-by-step guidelines to go from being a good programmer to a great one.
Continue ReadingHow to Choose the Right Programming Language Version for Your Needs
Some developers think the latest version of a language is always best, but that’s not really true—newer is not always better.
Continue ReadingWeird Ruby Part 4: Code Pods (Blocks, Procs, and Lambdas)
By Welcome back for the fourth installment in the Weird Ruby series. This time we’re going to talk about closures in Ruby, specifically when and why you would want to select a specific type of closure for your magical code adventures.
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