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Software Development

Software development is the process of conceptualizing, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing when developing and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. It refers to a systematic approach to software development that employs engineering principles and methodologies to produce dependable, efficient, and scalable software solutions.

OVERVIEW

Software development is the process of designing, building, and maintaining software applications that meet user needs and business goals. Spanning everything from programming languages and development tools to Agile and DevOps practices, it’s a dynamic and evolving field at the heart of today’s digital transformation. This introduction explores how software is created, who builds it, the methodologies used, and the latest trends shaping the future of development.

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30 Non-Trivial Ways for Developers to Use GPT-4
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BY Loraine Lawson
A roundup of how developers are deploying OpenAI's GPT-4 for programming, plus The New Stack checks in with ChatGPT for its advice.
Developer Tips in AI Prompt Engineering
May 25th, 2023 10:35am
BY Loraine Lawson
A free OpenAI course on prompt engineering explores how developers can create better AI code output, and offers tips on better prompting.
How Google Unlocks and Measures Developer Productivity
Aug 17th, 2023 3:00am
BY Jennifer Riggins
Learn how Google measures developer productivity with mixed methods research, logs and more.
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May 20th, 2018 6:00am
BY David Cassel
Coding Sucks Anyway — Matt Welsh on the End of Programming
Feb 21st, 2023 10:04am
BY Richard MacManus
A former professor of computer science and Google engineering lead thinks generative AI will lead to the end of programming within 3 years.
GETTING STARTED
Primer: Understanding Software and System Architecture
Dec 5th, 2019 10:17am
BY Catherine Paganini
There are multiple ways of organizing apps into logical components (software architecture ) which are then placed on different machines (system architecture).
What Is the Role of Software Architect in an Agile World?
Jul 20th, 2023 10:00am
BY Amir Rapson
Some question the architect’s applicability to modern software development methodologies in agile environments. Technology leaders need to empower the architect with architectural observability.
Developers Share What Helped Them Land New Roles
Mar 25th, 2024 6:45am
BY Jeff James
We spoke with developers who have gone through lay offs but have since found new jobs, for their tips and advice about what worked for them.
TUTORIALS
How to Start a Software Project: A Guide for Junior Devs
May 20th, 2023 7:00am
BY David Eastman
Starting a software project is a divider between the senior dev and the eager junior. Here's where to start and what to get right early on.
How to End a Software Project
Aug 7th, 2023 10:12am
BY David Eastman
While starting a software project is the cool thing to do, ending things well is a sign of maturity in your approach to development.
How to Conduct an Interview for a Senior Developer Role
Nov 24th, 2023 5:30am
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Senior engineer David Eastman on how to interview an outside candidate for a senior developer role, including guidance on questions to ask.
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