Questions tagged [skills]
Questions around the proficiency of a particular technology or ability. Examples could be proficiency in C# or gathering requirements.
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What if after some time when I learned more, I realized that I did some things wrong in past projects? [closed]
For example:
After I've learned about SQL injections I realized that in past projects I didn't check user inputs for SQL injections.
After I've learned about PKCE I realized that in past projects I ...
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Leetcode: 2327. Number of People Aware of a Secret and Problem with programming skill in general
On day 1, one person discovers a secret.
You are given an integer delay, which means that each person will share the secret with a new person every day, starting from delay days after discovering the ...
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Theoretical vs Practical knowledge [closed]
I'm a freshman in a Computer Science academy. Every semester there are a lot of different classes like Discrete Math, Linear Algebra, Algorithms etc most of which I find very interesting. Unfortunatly ...
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Does age affect your programming ability? [closed]
I have been programming for over 30 years now. I've developed numerous applications and worked in several programming languages, operating systems and hardware platforms. Recently, I interviewed for a ...
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What are the key differences between low-level C development and higher level OOP development? [duplicate]
I have been using high-level OOP language (like C# and/or Java) for quite some time. I know patterns like the gang of four, can read and write code reasonably well and am considered a senior by his ...
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Is a developer's ability to analyze code directly proportional to how well they can write code? [closed]
In my professional work I started noticing that the more advanced developer you are the more meaningful comments you leave on a code review.
Recently when I was asked to interview several candidates ...
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Do I have to be a hardcore programmmer to succeed? [closed]
I know someone who is a very good programmer with a good software development job and income. However, he spends practically all his time on his computer. Whether it is work or his own projects he is ...
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What activities, outside of writing code, have been shown to improve one skill as a programmer? [closed]
The mantra is to become a better software developer, write more software.
However, are there activities I could partake in when I am not actually at the computer programming such as
doing certain ...
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Self-Evaluation: How do I know if I actually have a "good grasp" of OOP? [duplicate]
If I skip the back story and any thoughts I have on this topic, there's really only one question left to ask:
How can I find out if I have a "good grasp" on OOP?
(I am specifically using PHP, but ...
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Is reading+modifying existing code better than making your own? [duplicate]
I'm an inexperienced programmer. I have been assigned to develop a Firefox plugin with no prior experience. So I followed the tutorial at MDN. I learned so many things, it's exciting and overwhelming ...
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Parser and interpreter knowledge as a way to gauge programmer ability [closed]
This is only anecdotal evidence but from my past encounters with programmers at various workplaces the programmers that understand the fundamentals of parsing and interpreting seem to be overall ...
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What are the advantages to developing with outdated technologies? [closed]
A little background:
I am working at a large company, using Windows XP and coding Winforms in VB6/VB.Net and some WebForms in VB.Net (95% maintenance code). I have one 4:3 19" screen. A more modern ...
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How do you move beyond code examples without a project? [closed]
I am currently learning Scala and I find a mental blog of how to proceed to a degree where I can use Scala daily beyond the normal examples. I just do not have a particular project in mind of what I ...
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Are projects using frameworks not as good as projects using pure programming? [duplicate]
I've been a Rails developer for a year now (originally self taught), and am at the point where I want to improve. I've been reading books on how to improve the quality of my Ruby code (I read Design ...
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Are there metrics, like in other professions, that can be used to measure whether a programmer is considered experienced? [closed]
Driving instructors (at leas in Germany) often mention 100.000 km driven as a reference point where a driver is considered experienced.
Is there a similar number for programmers?
For example, how many ...
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