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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on June 26, 2025

What Is a Systems Analysis?

Systems analysis is the process of understanding a system so that you can improve it. Our expert explains how to conduct a thorough one.

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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on June 25, 2025

What Is a Software Requirement Specification (SRS)?

A software requirements specification (SRS) is a formal document that defines what a software system is expected to do. Our expert explains what makes a good one.

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Ernest Rudnicki Ernest Rudnicki
Updated on June 25, 2025

What Is Imperative Programming?

Imperative programming is a computer science paradigm in which programs are built using statements. Here’s how they work.

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Fred Mora Fred Mora
Updated on June 24, 2025

What Is Amdahl’s Law?

Amdahl’s law is a principle in computer science that provides a best-case estimate of how much you can improve system performance by optimizing a specific part of the system. Here’s how to use it.

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Kacper Michalik Kacper Michalik
Updated on June 23, 2025

19 Programming Project Ideas: From Simple Scripts to Full Apps

Programming projects can help developers expand their skills and deepen their tech stack knowledge. Here are a variety of project ideas from beginner to advanced to sharpen your skills. 

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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on June 23, 2025

Java Math.random() Method Explained With Examples

The Math.random method in Java generates a pseudorandom number between 0.0 and 1.0. Our expert explains how it works.

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Chandresh Patel Chandresh Patel
Updated on June 20, 2025

8 Rules for Effective Software Production in the Age of Agile and AI

While Agile and AI demand rapid development and changes, developers and processes often get left behind creating delays and confusion. Here are eight rules to establish success. 

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on June 20, 2025

Want to Land Your Engineering Dream Job? Software Engineers from STR and Agero Have Tips 

Two tech leaders share their career journeys and how to stand out to employers.

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Chase Maity Chase Maity
Updated on June 18, 2025

How to Implement Interfaces in C

C lacks native support for interfaces, but it can be introduced by using a type class pattern inspired by Rust and Haskell. Here’s how.

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Gul Ershad Gul Ershad
Updated on June 18, 2025

Sliding Window Algorithm Explained

The sliding window algorithm is a technique used to optimize problems involving contiguous sequences in arrays, lists or strings. Learn more with examples.

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