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This Code Is Untestable! (Part 1, for Managers)

What it means when a developer says code is "untestable," and what you should do about it.

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Shorten Board Bring-up with a Well-Designed Alpha Board

Creating a well-designed Alpha board adds no additional cost, but can save you a lot of time and frustration. Here are 3 steps to creating great, time-saving alpha boards.

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How to Avoid Stupid Programming Mistakes

I immediately took a step back and thought about how I’ve approached being stuck in the past and what I could do differently next time.

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Dumb Development Mistake Checklist

Don't fall into the same traps that so many other developers fall into. Next time you're stuck, run through this list to make sure you're not wasting time.

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Don’t Fear the Standards – They’re There for a Reason

Technical standards can be a bit intimidating, but there's no reason to fear them. They can be some of the most valuable documentation at your disposal.

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3 Tips for Being a Helpful, Gracious Code Reviewer

Code reviews are boring, yet they're extremely valuable. Here are three ways to improve your code review communication and your own development skills.

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Your Codebase Is a Garden – 5 Essential Code Maintenance Practices

Just like a growing office plant, a software project needs constant maintenance to stay healthy.

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4 Tips for Improving Test Quality

These 4 test driven development tips will make your tests easier to write and easier to maintain.

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4 Pitfalls of Developing with APIs

If you are the first or sole consumer of an API or some data outside of your organization, you can very easily run into trouble.

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The Value of Code Review – Why, When, & How

Formal code review doesn't cost much, but it can greatly increase the quality of code in your project.

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Developing on the Bleeding Edge

Bleeding edge software dev is an amazing and scary place to be. But it's a significantly better place when you immerse yourself in the code and community.

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3 Benefits of Fake APIs

Fake APIs have been enormously helpful — opening lines of communication, allowing for parallelization, and exposing problems in their early stages.

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