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How important is it for a programmer to know how to implement a QuickSort/MergeSort algorithm from memory?

answered Oct 7, 2012 at 2:21

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How to explain why design choices are good?

answered Sep 24, 2012 at 23:53

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How do I set up a source code control system for myself?

answered May 13, 2011 at 2:55

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Best practices for logging user actions in production

answered Oct 9, 2012 at 1:44

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Is there a reason for initial overconfidence of scientists and engineers working on artificial intelligence in the 1960s?

answered Sep 3, 2011 at 16:29

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Do some programmers know some secrets that we others don't?

answered Jun 5, 2011 at 23:34

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Why don't databases have good full text indexes

answered Jun 16, 2011 at 21:32

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What are the programming concepts I should master to have a deep understanding of my craft (programming)?

answered Jan 30, 2013 at 1:58

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GPL Confusion! Can I sell a product with GPL covered components without making the source available?

answered May 27, 2011 at 15:43

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Is it better to document functions in the header file or the source file?

answered Jun 15, 2011 at 4:31

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What is proper etiquette for releasing a complete rewrite of an existing project?

answered Mar 3, 2013 at 23:21

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How to convince a non-technical client that their application spec needs to be simplified?

answered Sep 20, 2012 at 21:38

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Do server-side sessions violate REST?

answered Oct 5, 2012 at 16:30

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How much more should I charge for freelance project source code?

answered Aug 27, 2012 at 5:15

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Using CSS classes as decorators - a good pattern?

answered Apr 22, 2011 at 20:08

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What constitutes a programming language and how does one copyright a programming language?

answered Dec 9, 2012 at 2:48

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Finding a new programming language for web development?

answered Jun 22, 2011 at 16:20

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Debug multiprocessing in Python

answered Dec 25, 2011 at 2:00

7 votes

Contract review for international contracting

answered May 31, 2011 at 19:14

7 votes

Is it ok to include jQuery in a jQuery plugin?

answered Jun 3, 2011 at 14:50

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Hardware key removal on a test system

answered Feb 6, 2013 at 18:14

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How can I explain object-oriented programming to someone who's only coded in Fortran 77?

answered Oct 21, 2012 at 22:41

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Debugging framework for domain specific language

answered Nov 11, 2012 at 21:00

6 votes

What algorithms can I use to detect if articles or posts are duplicates?

answered Oct 8, 2012 at 4:50

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What steps should be taken to make sure your software is usable by disabled people?

answered Dec 9, 2012 at 21:02

6 votes

Can I link GPL and CDDL if I do not distribute?

answered Jun 16, 2011 at 18:27

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Should the deploy script be an artifact of the build?

answered Dec 14, 2011 at 17:23

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Computer security expert using pre-made tools or own?

answered Jan 5, 2012 at 0:33

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one programmer, many languages -- the name dilemma

answered Aug 10, 2011 at 18:21

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Parsing scripts that use curly braces

answered Jun 28, 2011 at 15:42

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How important is it for a programmer to know how to implement a QuickSort/MergeSort algorithm from memory?

How to explain why design choices are good?

How do I set up a source code control system for myself?

Best practices for logging user actions in production

Is there a reason for initial overconfidence of scientists and engineers working on artificial intelligence in the 1960s?

Do some programmers know some secrets that we others don't?

Why don't databases have good full text indexes

What are the programming concepts I should master to have a deep understanding of my craft (programming)?

GPL Confusion! Can I sell a product with GPL covered components without making the source available?

Is it better to document functions in the header file or the source file?

What is proper etiquette for releasing a complete rewrite of an existing project?

How to convince a non-technical client that their application spec needs to be simplified?

Do server-side sessions violate REST?

How much more should I charge for freelance project source code?

Using CSS classes as decorators - a good pattern?

What constitutes a programming language and how does one copyright a programming language?

Finding a new programming language for web development?

Debug multiprocessing in Python

Contract review for international contracting

Is it ok to include jQuery in a jQuery plugin?

Hardware key removal on a test system

How can I explain object-oriented programming to someone who's only coded in Fortran 77?

Debugging framework for domain specific language

What algorithms can I use to detect if articles or posts are duplicates?

What steps should be taken to make sure your software is usable by disabled people?

Can I link GPL and CDDL if I do not distribute?

Should the deploy script be an artifact of the build?

Computer security expert using pre-made tools or own?

one programmer, many languages -- the name dilemma

Parsing scripts that use curly braces