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(Why) Should I learn a new programming language?

answered Feb 21, 2012 at 17:38

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Is Software Testing Really Needed?

answered Mar 20, 2011 at 7:03

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Why are pointers not recommended when coding with C++?

answered Mar 11, 2011 at 6:59

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Where would I typically use a Deque in production software?

answered May 8, 2012 at 13:36

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What Are Some Advantages/Disadvantages of Using C over Assembly?

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 4:07

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What is the simplest human readable configuration file format?

answered Mar 26, 2012 at 15:05

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Why is subclassing too much bad (and hence why should we use prototypes to do away with it)?

answered Mar 1, 2012 at 3:00

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Senior Engineers: Go Back to Coding?

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 16:44

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Do you also forget the code after getting the task done?

answered Apr 13, 2011 at 16:46

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Is it always wrong to optimize before profiling?

answered Mar 31, 2011 at 14:50

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Eclipse runs my java program 6 times faster... Can I achieve this performance without using it?

answered Mar 9, 2012 at 3:49

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Is it essential to learn algorithms to be a real programmer?

answered Mar 1, 2011 at 22:29

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Why is software schedule estimation so hard?

answered Mar 23, 2011 at 6:15

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What are the arguments for/against Code Generation?

answered Mar 31, 2011 at 3:34

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What have you learned from the bugs you helped discover and fix?

answered Feb 16, 2011 at 5:37

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Branching and versioning strategy for shared libraries

answered Apr 1, 2011 at 23:15

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Effective methods for managing work tasks? (documenting/remembering/prioritizing)

answered Mar 25, 2011 at 4:00

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How useful is a project log or diary?

answered Mar 1, 2012 at 2:18

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Is having your own website important?

answered Feb 14, 2011 at 22:45

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how do you manage application performance reviews

answered Feb 26, 2011 at 23:54

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Drawbacks of code kata

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 17:03

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Pitfalls in the Grails Framework

answered Mar 4, 2012 at 19:25

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How can I demonstrate my productivity to management?

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 0:06

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Why is CS never a topic of conversation of the layman?

answered Apr 4, 2012 at 18:16

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Do you think we will ever settle on a "standard" platform?

answered Mar 23, 2012 at 18:32

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Quit my job (for a new job). Old job wants me to be available for contracting. Steps to take?

answered Feb 23, 2011 at 3:56

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Question regarding LinkedList in Java

answered Mar 23, 2011 at 6:27

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Should a developer adhere to the class diagrams produced during system design?

answered Feb 17, 2011 at 16:24

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Do Programmers sometimes intentionally over complicate code?

answered Apr 1, 2011 at 20:36

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Is it OK to put a link to Q&A sites in a program's comments?

answered Feb 3, 2012 at 9:03

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(Why) Should I learn a new programming language?

Is Software Testing Really Needed?

Why are pointers not recommended when coding with C++?

Where would I typically use a Deque in production software?

What Are Some Advantages/Disadvantages of Using C over Assembly?

What is the simplest human readable configuration file format?

Why is subclassing too much bad (and hence why should we use prototypes to do away with it)?

Senior Engineers: Go Back to Coding?

Do you also forget the code after getting the task done?

Is it always wrong to optimize before profiling?

Eclipse runs my java program 6 times faster... Can I achieve this performance without using it?

Is it essential to learn algorithms to be a real programmer?

Why is software schedule estimation so hard?

What are the arguments for/against Code Generation?

What have you learned from the bugs you helped discover and fix?

Branching and versioning strategy for shared libraries

Effective methods for managing work tasks? (documenting/remembering/prioritizing)

How useful is a project log or diary?

Is having your own website important?

how do you manage application performance reviews

Drawbacks of code kata

Pitfalls in the Grails Framework

How can I demonstrate my productivity to management?

Why is CS never a topic of conversation of the layman?

Do you think we will ever settle on a "standard" platform?

Quit my job (for a new job). Old job wants me to be available for contracting. Steps to take?

Question regarding LinkedList in Java

Should a developer adhere to the class diagrams produced during system design?

Do Programmers sometimes intentionally over complicate code?

Is it OK to put a link to Q&A sites in a program's comments?