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YouTube video by Metaphorically Speaking Composition over Inheritance Explained by Games! #programming

Composition over Inheritance: explained by retro games!

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Enhancing Context and Reducing Cognitive Load in Software Engineering Through Semantic Record Structures This essay emphasizes the importance of clarity and maintainability in software engineering, particularly through the use of semantic records. It demonstrates how encapsulating dictionary keys, lik…

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The Digital Monkey Theorem: On the Theoretical Possibility of Randomly Generating a Functional MS-DOS “Hello, World!” Executable The paper explores the Infinite Monkey Theorem through a computational lens, positing that a program could randomly generate an MS-DOS executable to output “Hello, World!” With infinite…

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Glider?

Where did the time go?

What a 2,500-Year-Old Greek Philosopher Would Recognize in a Modern Software Engineer The content explores parallels between ancient Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle and modern software engineering practices. It highlights the philosophical foundations of probl…

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Cyclomatic Complexity and Cognitive Load Analysis: LINQ vs. Traditional Loops The analysis explores the relationship between cyclomatic complexity and cognitive load in software engineering through two methods for calculating moving averages. It highlights that lower cycloma…

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Advanced LINQ Techniques: Enhancing Modern C# Development Through Declarative Data Processing Language Integrated Query (LINQ) in C# has evolved to enable declarative programming, allowing developers to manipulate data efficiently. This document highlights advanced LINQ techniques addressin…

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The Enduring Lessons of Logo: Inspiring Modern Software Engineers and Tooling The Logo programming language, developed in the 1960s, emphasizes simplicity, interactivity, and accessibility in teaching programming concepts. Its principles inspire modern software engineering p…

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That is an awesome shirt. Although, I do vibe code from time to time.

Supporting Neurodivergent Software Engineers: Reducing Cognitive Load and Context Switching for Colleagues with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Software engineering teams often comprise individuals with various cognitive processing styles, including neurodivergent engineers, such as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Neurodivergent…

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The Value of Reading Other Engineers’ Codebases for Strengthening Software Engineering Skills: A Perspective from an Autistic Software Engineer The essay discusses the value of examining codebases for autistic software engineers, highlighting its benefits in enhancing technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration through s…

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The Paradox of “Less is More” in Software Engineering: When More Code Yields Better Performance In software engineering, concise code is often preferable, but performance-critical scenarios may require more complex algorithms. This analysis compares Bubble Sort and QuickSort, highlighting how…

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What Beautiful Code Means: An Autistic Software Engineer’s Perspective The concept of “beautiful code” for an autistic software engineer emphasizes clarity, elegance, maintainability, and efficiency. It promotes cognitive accessibility, enhances collaborat…

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Does Agile Enhance or Hinder the Productivity of Exceptional Software Engineers? Agile methodologies can both aid and impede the productivity of exceptional software engineers, depending on implementation and organizational context. While Agile’s iterative approach and re…

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OG business card from B. Dalton’s Software Etc… I was gifted a GEOS book and this card was between zoom of the pages.

Ah man, I do miss this place.

Me too.

This was my first assignment back in 1985's #Pascal class using #Borland #TurboPascal. It was my favorite assignment of programming of all time.

Heather Hartman, MS, PMP presents 'Technoethics, AI Dilemmas' July 24th at Nebraska.Code().

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The Importance of Personal Side Projects for Software Engineers: A Refreshing Diversion from Business-Centric Solutions Personal side projects provide software engineers with an opportunity to engage in creative innovation outside of their core business responsibilities. They facilitate the exploration of new techno…

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Guidance for Software Engineers: Excelling in a Dynamic and Demanding Field Achieving success as a software engineer requires a combination of technical proficiency, adaptability, and personal well-being. Utilize strengths such as focus and pattern recognition, while proac…

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The Software Engineering Commandments In the arid expanse of Mount Sinai, a Moses-like software engineer descended, robes billowing, clutching two glowing tablets. Each screen displayed sacred code—ten commandments for developers. With…

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Software Compilers with Integrated Assembly Support: A Comprehensive Overview Software compilers convert high-level programming languages into machine code, with integrated assembly enhancing developer control over hardware. This feature enables blending low-level efficiency…

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The Relationship Between CPU Design and Programming Language Theory Over the Past 50 Years The essay explores the dynamic interplay between CPU design and programming language theory over fifty years. It traces developments from the 1970s to present, highlighting milestones such as struc…

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Contextual Load in Source Code: A Comprehensive Analysis In the complex field of software development, contextual load signifies the cognitive burden developers face while working with intricate source code. This article examines contextual load’s …

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Decoding the Developer: What Coding Style Reveals About a Software Engineer’s Personality The coding style of software engineers reflects their personality traits, offering insights into their psychological characteristics. Different styles, such as methodical, pragmatic, innovative, co…

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Determining Odd or Even Integers in C# Without Using the Modulo Operator In C#, determining if an integer is odd or even can be done without the modulo operator. Three methods are explored: bitwise AND (fastest, suitable for performance), division and multiplication (mo…

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@bsky.app how can I get WordPress to connect and post to Blue sky? I keep getting an error authenticating.

Building Consistency in Software Engineering: A Journey of Deliberate Practice Achieving engineering excellence requires consistent efforts over sporadic actions. Software engineers can improve through daily rituals, automated code checks, and structured learning. Time manage…

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