Many software developers like writing code, considering this process as an act of creation of something beautiful. However, reviewing a code is better and more efficient from a personal development point of view. The following article explains how code review helps the developer write good code and why it is better than writing a code.
Read MoreThere are a lot of cases when a person may need general or specialized knowledge. However, in many cases, this person can not even identify which one is required. Let us check when each type of knowledge is useful and why a person may need it.
Read MoreAlmost everybody agrees that time is the most valuable resource. However, many people make investments in resources (assets, money) instead of doing the same with time. Let us check the most common cases when time investments are worth doing it.
Read MoreSoftware is built on top of programming interfaces. Every time an application has to contact any third party service (DB, mailing agent, API), it has to use a proper interface (and protocol) to do that. This article contains general thoughts on why interfaces are essential and how to use them properly.
Read MoreThis article is just a summary of the best practices every software engineer can use to use time efficiently. Some recommendations always work for everybody; others may work only under certain circumstances. However, you can check out all of them and see how to optimize your working time.
Read MoreEvery enterprise-level application uses background processing in some form. It may be a message passing interface implemented as a service bus, direct interaction via web sockets, or something else. We will check the most crucial areas in the background processing developer has to know and take care of.
Read MoreThere is a common situation when a person has participated in training or finished a course, but he can’t solve any related problem afterward. Why does it happen? Let us check how people learn, understand, and use their knowledge in real life.
Read MoreQuite a lot of beginner specialists start their work under the supervision of their more experienced colleagues. It is a normal process in many areas, including software engineering. Let us track the evolution of an average developer and see the progress.
Read MoreSome developers spend a lot of time to plan the project and all related activities. On the contrary, other developers do only rough initial planning and start development from there. Who is right? Let us check both scenarios and see what is essential for project planning.
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