People make fun of places like Google for all their NIH software practice leading to duplication of effort, and justifiably so.

... but I'm finna build a 2D matrix of "Why do we use / instead of ...?" for every workflow management solution my company uses (there are 5), and I'm juggling like six configuration languages in my brain to get my job done, so lemme just say there are some upsides to the first question people get hit with when they want to import an open-source third-party thing being "Why do you want to use X instead of modifying the thing we already built?"

To folks in software engineering, specialization is the future. Don’t go for “full stack generalist” routes. That is going to be gone.

Data Munging With Perl [2ed]: Techniques for data recognition, parsing, transformation and filtering https://leanpub.com/datamungingwithperl by Dave Cross is the featured book on the Leanpub homepage! https://leanpub.com #Perl #DataStructures #SoftwareEngineering #books #ebooks #programming #datascience

Your desktop dictionary may not include it, but 'munging' is a common term in the programmer’s world.

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The tar pit, 2025 edition.

"Digitizing millions of permissions a year for hunting, skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and other pursuits, will allow people to display licenses on their phones, even when out of cell phone range. The new system also is designed to provide faster titling of boats and recreational vehicles. People could buy licenses from home, register their harvest, sign up for safety training, fill out small game harvest surveys and keep track of their own hunting lottery applications."
https://www.startribune.com/whats-going-on-with-the-dnrs-long-anticipated-outdoor-activity-licensing-app/601332989

Denisse Osorio de Large will give a Keynote July 25th at Nebraska.Code().

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Three Days Left to save with EARLY BIRD pricing!

Nebraska.Code() has 8 Full-Day Workshops, 3 Keynotes, and over 80 Breakout Sessions this July covering all aspects of Software Planning, Design and Deployment.

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When you start a new feature, the first time you push your code will feel the most daunting.

After that, you’ll feel a little more confident each time you push your code.

So, when you start a new feature, try pushing your code at the earliest opportunity and push at regular intervals after that…

Think you know Linux? Here are 20 commands every real pentester lives by.

Read the full blog: https://go.openexploit.in/mastodon-server-infosec-2025-04-16

Think you know Linux? Here are 20 commands every real pentester lives by.

Read the full blog: https://go.openexploit.in/mastodon-server-cyberplace-2025-04-16

"Well-designed applications are constructed of reusable code. Small, trustworthy self-contained objects with minimal context, clear interfaces, and injected dependencies are inherently reusable." (Sandi Metz, "Practical Object-Oriented Design")

Back-to-back meetings are a pain at the best of times, probably more so for software engineers.

Many software engineers come out of meetings feeling disengaged, annoyed and even angry at times...

Imagine the impact of carrying over those feelings straight into your next meeting; it's not likely to go as well. as it could...

What if I told you… you could make thousands of dollars by finding bugs in websites — legally?

Read the full blog: https://go.openexploit.in/mastodon-server-infosec-2025-04-15

What if I told you… you could make thousands of dollars by finding bugs in websites — legally?

Read the full blog: https://go.openexploit.in/mastodon-server-cyberplace-2025-04-15

Manifest Android Interview: The ultimate guide to cracking Android technical interviews https://leanpub.com/manifest-android-interview by Jaewoong is the featured book on the Leanpub homepage! https://leanpub.com #ComputerProgramming #Android #Kotlin #Engineering #Software #SoftwareEngineering #books #ebooks #newreleases

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Tickets for PyCon UK 2025 are now LIVE!

Come and join us this September for exciting talks, interesting discussions, hands-on workshops and sprints, and a truly welcoming, inclusive community

Whether you’re a seasoned Pythonista or just starting your coding journey, PyCon UK 2025 offers something for everyone.

Grab your ticket here: https://2025.pyconuk.org/tickets/

We can’t wait to see you there!

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It is the LAST WEEK to get EARLY BIRD Pricing on Nebraska.Code() Tickets!
Register by end-of-day Friday, April 18th to save.

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Code. Kaffee. Diskussionen.
Beim SWEC – Software Engineering Camp vom 16.–18. Mai in Fürth geht’s um das, was uns bewegt: Software, Architektur, People & Practices.
Unconference-Style
Community-Vibes
Richtig gutes Essen

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It's tempting to sit in the house coding all weekend…

Get your backside out of that computer chair...

Make the most of your weekend…

At a minimum, make sure you take breaks...

 Take a little walk
Do a short bodyweight workout
Spend 10 minutes doing some mobility work…

It's pretty difficult to undo the damage of constant sitting…