Embracing 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?
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Taming 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.
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By 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.
Continue ReadingOur Community Forum Turns One Year Old: A Q&A with the Folks Who Make It Great
By On our Community Forum’s first birthday, meet JP Gordon and Lisa Wess, the two people most responsible for its success.
Continue ReadingCoding by the Book: The 7 Books Every Software Developer Should Read
Using a book to learn how to write code or sharpen your skills as a developer is definitely possible. The question is, which books are best to start with?
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