A software engineer outlines seven common antipatterns for prioritizing feature requests in software development projects.
Final post in a Pythonic code series about leveraging PyPI packages to write better Python code by using community-developed tools.
A conference organizer reflects on launching ScriptConf, a JavaScript event in Linz, and helping organize the developer conference #devone.
A developer details their year-long process for creating and delivering a single, well-prepared conference talk, demystifying the work behind public speaking.
A product manager shares seven key habits of developers who consistently ship great, user-centric features, focusing on communication and ownership.
The Gnocchi project announces its decision to leave the OpenStack ecosystem to gain independence and improve development pace and contributor accessibility.
A PHP developer shares how his book 'Refactoring to Collections' earned $61k in three days, enabling him to quit his job and work full-time on his own projects.
A summary of key lessons from Adam Grant's book 'Give and Take', exploring giver and taker personalities and their impact on success.
A developer's guide to navigating the intermediate learning plateau, with advice on open-source contributions and targeted skill-building.
Explains why a project's README file should serve as its foundational document, defining core goals to guide development and manage scope.
A traveler in Laos shares his experience volunteering with Big Brother Mouse, helping local students practice English and reflecting on privilege.
A guide to using parameterized tests in JUnit 5, including code examples and a demo repository.
A guest post about productivity and 'getting the gist' of topics without becoming an expert, featured on 'Human and the machine'.
A guide for developers on how to start contributing to open source projects, covering finding projects, selecting issues, and open source etiquette.
A developer shares personal git tips, branching strategies, and best practices for efficient version control workflows.
A reflection on teaching basic cryptography to children, highlighting the importance of usable security through historical ciphers like the rail fence and Caesar cipher.
A guide to disciplined C programming, emphasizing maintainability, simplicity, and avoiding dangerous patterns for writing robust code.
A review of 'The Pragmatic Programmer' book, assessing its timeless principles and relevance in modern software development.
A guide for developers on using personal side projects to learn new technologies, practice skills, and stay current in the fast-paced tech industry.
A developer critiques two flawed technical hiring tests, analyzing C trivia and a C# coding challenge, highlighting issues with time limits and scoring.
