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Software Craftsmanship is a movement that advocates for the practice of software development as a craft. It emphasizes the importance of quality, craftsmanship, and professionalism in software development.
The article from freeCodeCamp, authored by Maybell Obadoni, provides a detailed guide on how to write adequate API documentation. It emphasizes the importance of clear and comprehensive documentation in helping developers understand and integrate APIs into their applications. Key Points on Writing Professional API Documentation Writing API documentation is a […]
Marc Andreessen’s “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” presents a compelling vision of the future shaped by technology. He argues against the pervasive pessimism surrounding technology, emphasizing its role as the foundation of civilization and a driver of progress. Andreessen highlights the historical significance of technological advancements and their impact on improving living […]
The article “Rekindling the Thrill of Programming” by Matthew Tyson, published on CIO.com, delves into the extraordinary nature of software programming and how reflecting on its remarkable history can reignite the sense of wonder in this field. Tyson draws parallels between the evolution of human achievements, like flight and automobiles, […]
The article titled “Six years later: What the Agile Manifesto left out” on exampler.com, written by Brian Marick, one of the authors, reflects on the evolution of Agile and its current challenges. Marick emphasizes that while the Agile Manifesto was a successful message for its time, focusing on customer collaboration […]
In his thought-provoking blog post, “Agile is Dead (Long Live Agility),” Dave Thomas, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, reflects on the journey of Agile methodology and its current state. He begins by reminiscing about the creation of the Agile Manifesto thirteen years prior, a document that […]
Leon C. Megginson, in his insightful paraphrase of Darwin’s theory, stated, “It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in […]
The “scout culture” in Agile software development and software craftsmanship is inspired by the Boy Scouts rule of “leave the campground cleaner than you found it.” In software development, this means always leaving the codebase in a better state than when you found it. This culture emphasizes the importance of […]
In Agile project management, a “grand retro” or “grand retrospective” is not a standard or widely recognized term within the core Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. However, the concept seems to be an adaptation or an extension of the traditional retrospective meeting, tailored to suit a team or organization’s […]
In the evolving software development landscape, ‘software craftsmanship’ has gained significant traction. This philosophy emphasizes continuous learning, the pursuit of excellence in code writing, and seeing development as a craft rather than just a job. A notable aspect of this movement is the absence of traditional seniority titles. Instead, practitioners, […]
The role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in a startup is markedly different from that in an established company. It’s a journey filled with unique challenges and opportunities, requiring a blend of technical prowess, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit. 1. Wearing Multiple Hats: In a startup, the CTO often […]