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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 21, 2023

Side Project Programs Can Have Major Benefits for Employers

Experimentation can boost morale and creativity. But your program needs to be sustainable in the long run.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 21, 2023

How to Create a Better Knowledge Transfer Plan

No one should be forced to endure a rushed codebase walkthrough.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 21, 2023

Stop Talking About ‘Technical Debt’

At best, it’s a way to avoid explaining your work. Often, it’s an excuse for shipping bad code.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 21, 2023

What Every Developer Needs to Know About Software Patching

We all make mistakes. Here’s how to fix them.

Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 21, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Open-Source Contribution

Leaders from Red Hat, CNCF and Drupal weigh in on how to get started — and start building relationships.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 21, 2023

How to Choose the Right Static Code Analysis Tool

It’s all about finding something that works with your team’s workflow.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 21, 2023

Armory Sees Code Deploys Increase in the Coronavirus Era

We spoke with leaders at the continuous delivery startup to learn how they put feature deployment in developers’ hands.

Molly Fosco Molly Fosco
Updated on March 21, 2023

Coding for Data Compliance With California’s New Privacy Laws

Privacy laws are constantly evolving, which makes coding for privacy tools a challenge. DataGrail’s engineers are keeping up by writing adaptable code.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 16, 2023

A Guide to Transitioning From Manager to Individual Contributor

Looking to make the move from manager to individual contributor? Here’s how.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on March 16, 2023

How ActiveCampaign Transitioned From PHP to Python and Java

In addition to offering a variety of ways to learn new languages, the company encouraged engineers to troubleshoot in groups.