Credits : Infoworld

Much has already been written and much will be written about James Damore and his “The Google Manifesto.” (I’ve also written about how organizations can mitigate and detect bias.) As for Damore, his screed is the kind of recycled garbage that has already been studied and refuted. It flies in the face of history and ignores the data right in front of Damore’s face. For writing this dammed illogical dribble, no developer has ever been more rightly fired.

Beyond the moral confusion Damore shows, he also doesn’t seem to actually understand engineering, as former Googler Yonatan Zunger wrote in a brilliant response to Damore’s manifesto. Zunger is right: Damore isn’t a good engineer or software developer. Software development is more than knowing what APIs to call or basic syntax.

So what exactly makes a good software developer? Here it is, in the kind of manifesto we should all be reading and taking to heart. I call it The Good Software Development Manifesto.

1. Believe in data

You may want to believe the system works or that you’re “better” than certain people, but you need to have data to support this idea. Most of all, you need to be willing to give up the idea if facts (or countless studies and history) prove that you’re wrong.

This means you need tests to prove your code works, and you need processes around your code that produce data that prove you’re not reverting code. Everything you do should produce data that lets you make further decisions. Otherwise, how do you know if you’re doing the right thing?

2. Software development is more than coding

Just like letter-writing is more than the words per minute you can type on a keyboard or knowing vocabulary and grammar, software development is more than coding. Software development beyond relatively simple things requires coordination, communication, analysis, design, testing, project management, and more.

Coding is important, but it is important in the way an engine is important in a car. The best software developers have empathy for others who have different roles, interests, and stresses on them.

3. Code is communication with people (or: Be social)

One of the first “languages” I learned was 8086 assembler. That was as close to the metal as I ever came. If we were really just “programming computers,” we would all be writing bytecode. Computers understand it best. But we’re writing in a “compromise” language that other people can understand and that can be translated to something the computer understands.

Good software development is a communication process. It’s about making sure people understand what you’re doing and why for that moment when you need a hand. Your job is to communicate with the next person reading it. Finding the best way to say it may require empathy.

4. Good processes are important

Conway’s law predicts that your software is doomed to reflect your team and its communication structures. Process is the structure of that communication.

Think of a plane taking off: You have a very structured conversation among the pilot, copilot, flight crew, and air traffic control. That ensures that everyone looks after critical issues and that everyone is heard. “Wings still attached to the plane?” “Check.” “No other plane in our way?” “Cleared for takeoff.”

5. You prove yourself with results, not “status”

The worst development organizations are either very hierarchical or have too many bosses per developer. That typically reflects a desire for status by being a manager.

Think “roles,” not “status.” The best organizations I’ve worked in recognize the people who made things happen first and foremost regardless of their role in the organization. (This recognition usually starts with whoever brought snacks, to be honest.)

6. Everyone can learn from everyone

If you believe that people’s ethnicity, gender, or whatever is a good way to judge their skills or what they have to teach you, you’re limiting your own development as a software developer.

7. Test all your assumptions—and be ready to change them

When mentoring young developers I always emphasize that you shouldn’t prove yourself right, but to prove yourself wrong. I also encouraged them to do it with the same gusto that they try to prove themselves right.

A logical theory tends to have a means by which you could be proven wrong. If it doesn’t, it probably isn’t a very good theory. If you can’t prove it wrong, then and only then maybe try and prove it right. This is a similar idea to “believe in data,” but it’s not just about the data but the means in which you use it.

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Bengaluru: State-run International Institute of Information Technology-Bengaluru (IIIT-B) on Wednesday said it is starting a post-graduate diploma programme to train about 10,000 students and engineers in smart software skills.

“The 11-month programme will provide hands-on learning to students and working professionals to hone their software skills required by a rapidly changing industry,” said IIIT-B in a statement here.

Leading online higher education firm UpGrad, co-founded by entrepreneurs Ronnie Screwvala and Mayank Kumar, will partner with the reputed institute to create the human capital required for the resilient IT industry.

“We are seeing a huge change in the IT industry from automation, digital and data transforming many roles. Although many fear that this will lead to job losses, I am of the opinion that these changes bring in new types of opportunities,” said IIIT-B Director S. Sadagopan in the statement.

As the programmers have to be thorough with core computer science concepts and software engineering principles, the programme will give them product focus for jobs that will be required in the near future.

“In view of the technology changes and increasing automation, about 30 per cent or one-million jobs in the Indian IT sector face lay-off. Hence, we need to reposition them to avoid net loss of jobs in the resilient sector,” said Screwvala and Kumar in the statement.

As digital and data provide huge opportunity for growth in the IT sector, software developers who leverage open source technologies, Application Programme Interface micro services and software as a service will have to show product centric thinking than services-centric thinking.
“Besides training professionals on software engineering, the programme will focus on developing creative problem-solving and critical thinking by enabling the students to grasp new skills and adapt to the changing technology era,” it said.

According to a recent study by ‘Aspiring Mind’, students of computer science and IT-related fields don’t meet industry requirements and 95 per cent of engineering graduates are not suited for software development.

“There is an acute shortage of good teachers in most engineering colleges in the country. As a result, majority of students don’t have access to quality education at the post-graduate level,” said Sadagopan.

While 1.5 lakh students apply for Masters every year, many of them can’t go on due to limited seats in the top colleges and the programme is meant to address this shortage, the statement said.

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 The very nature of programming is evolving faster than you might think, thanks to these powerful tools

A long time ago, developers wrote assembly code that ran fast and light. On good days, they had enough money in their budget to hire someone to toggle all those switches on the front of the machine to input their code. On bad days, they flipped the switches themselves. Life was simple: The software loaded data from memory, did some arithmetic, and sent it back. That was all.

Today, developers must work with teams spread across multiple continents where people speak different languages with different character sets and – this is the bad part – use different versions of the compiler. Some of the code is new, and some may be from decade-old libraries that may or may not come with source code. Building team spirit and slogging through the mess is only the beginning of what it means to be a programmer today.

The work involved in telling computers what to do is markedly different than it was even five years ago, and it’s quite possible that any Rip Van Winkle-like developer who slept through the past 10 years would be unable to function in the today’s computing world. Everything seems to be changing faster than ever.

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1. Steer Clear of Burning Out

When it comes to smaller projects with a small number of developers, burning out is a serious risk that can jeopardize the entire process. Whether the developer(s) earned their bachelors or masters in software development online or at a physical campus, they don’t exactly teach most students how to avoid burnout. Ultimately, overworking yourself leads to dramatic reductions in efficiency, brainpower, and focus. This is where and how major mistakes in the development process can be made. To avoid this, try alternating tasks and taking regular breaks to shake up the monotony.

2. Plan the Process Ahead

It’s all too common: we have a great idea, immediately dive into the work, and before we know it, we’ve spent copious amounts of energy on a project without a clear direction or purpose. Ultimately, planning each phase and aspect of software development is crucial to avoid wasted resources, backtracking, and failed endeavors. Finding oneself in front of the whiteboard should be the first step in planning any new software development project, as this will help ground the project and ensure that each step of the plan is properly documented and followed.

3. Learn New Skills

There are very few software developers who can genuinely handle all aspects of software development. Most developers focus on one or two programming languages and primary areas of development, making their knowledge-sets vast but limited. Ultimately, it may be worth considering whether re-enrolling in a college or university for new skills is a way to further improve future project efficiency. With accredited software development institutions such as Maryville University providing a variety of classes that are fundamental to improving developers’ skill-sets, you don’t even necessarily have to leave the house or office to begin learning something new.

4. Streamline Your Workplace

Whether you’re in an office or working from home, the environment in which you’re developing software can dramatically impact your overall efficiency. First and foremost, make sure that your direct workplace is clean and organized. Clutter can subconsciously distract our minds and lead us to focus on other unnecessary ideas. Next, be sure to “secure your bubble”: this means eliminating unnecessary noises and establishing boundaries for family and friends (if working from home) or co-workers. Finally, if possible, consider disconnecting from the internet entirely when developing. While not always possible, this will help eliminate those impulses to check social media or otherwise goof off while working.

Whether you decide to pursue additional MSSD online classes, establish clear workplace boundaries or plan ahead; there are numerous ways to make the software development process more efficient. Ultimately, tasks that require tons of work-hours can strain our physical and mental well-being. To compensate for the lack of efficiency this can cause, consider how these tips and others can help cancel out some of those losses.

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Better PHP Development covers a collection of content, providing tools and techniques to make you a better developer.

If you’re just getting started with PHP (or perhaps you’ve been using it a while and have learned some bad habits), you’re in luck. Not only will it be harder to slip up and make mistakes, but content such as this — handpicked from the excellent SitePoint PHP channel — will help you get started the right way.

This collection comprises:

• How PHP Executes — from Source Code to Render by Thomas Punt
• Getting to Know and Love Xdebug by Bruno Škvorc
• Localization Demystified: Php-Intl for Everyone by Younes Rafie
• Event Sourcing in a Pinch by Christopher Pitt
• Disco with Design Patterns: A Fresh Look at Dependency Injection by Reza Lavaryan
• A Comprehensive Guide to Using Cronjobs by Reza Lavaryan
• Event Loops in PHP by Christopher Pitt
• PDO — the Right Way to Access Databases in PHP by Parham Doustdar
• Vagrant: The Right Way to Start with PHP by Bruno Škvorc

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