Software Development
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Introducing new technologies – How to battle resistance
Previously I had posted about the sad drudgery developers often have to deal with in large companies. I’ve decided to…
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What to do with IDE project files
Each IDE generates its specific project/config/build files. Eclipse generates .project and .classpath, and also the .settings directory. IntelliJ IDEA has…
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Are frameworks making developers dumb?
Last week I got to take interviews to hire senior java developers with around 5 years of experience. But after…
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Atlassian JIRA v.4.4 Released
Few days ago Atlassian released a brand new version of its flagship issue and project tracking software: JIRA v. 4.4.…
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Selling Yourself: Why? and How!
I know many good developers who are under the impression that they either don’t have to sell themselves, or selling…
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Java Tools: Source Code Optimization and Analysis
Below is a list of some tools that can help you examine your Java source code for potential problems: 1.…
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Software Estimation is not a Black Art
Construx Software is one of the few companies that take the problems of estimation in software development seriously. Earlier this…
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Roles in the IT World
The following comic is a matrix, each entry is how one kind of employee views another. Description : Product managers…
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Funny Source Code Comments
I recently stumbled upon an awesome Stack Overflow thread, entitled “What is the best comment in source code you have…
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