In particular, we highlight the notion of an artifact that embodies and provides space for the dynamic intertwining between implementation and research. This intertwining represents what we mean by implementation being integral to research, and it has implications that ultimately blur the boundaries ...
When MSDN Magazine asked me to write a page on something I care about, I said, "You mean, like abolishing taxes, car phones, and SUVs?" Alas, they meant something to do with programming. Well! After pondering, I realized that something I care about is writing good code. Books and ma...
Beware of simple, broad requirements. Don’t assume you know exactly what they mean. Above all, don’t assume all your stakeholders interpret those requirements in the same way. Broad statements like, “The site shall have a blog” can mask a host of underlying assumptions. Scru...
When someone uses the term.NET, what they mean greatly depends on context. In this unit, you learn about .NET by looking at it as an ecosystem. In other words, .NET is a collection of many parts and people that together create a powerful environment for building applications. ...
These, along with advanced styling of CSS3 and a common JavaScript, mean that Web developers should be able to create exciting, interactive sites with a reasonable expectation that they will be handled properly in any modern browser.With CSS2, IE6 made a bet on a spec that wasn't quite ...
At the heart of DevOps lies the engine of efficiency – automation. Automation in DevOps extends far beyond simple script execution; it’s a comprehensive strategy to eliminate manual interventions wherever possible. FromCI/CD pipelinestoinfrastructure provisioningandconfiguration management, automation acc...
To address this feedback, Microsoft merged the Visual Basic and C# teams, embracing a strategy of coevolution. The intent is to make the languages advance together. When major functionality is introduced in one language, it should appear in the other as well. This doesn’t mean that every ...
It doesn’t happen that even if the Product Owner missed a few things, they will move the user story to the upcoming sprint. 95% chances are that they will ask the team to do the necessary implementation and release it in the same sprint. ...
Breaking the silos is one strategy, as has been done in e.g. Sweden and Finland. Second, the regulation must consider at all times the overall benefits to the society and control of negative externalities that entail much more than the usual environmental parameters. The procurement system and...
Investment advising: A financial advisor offers advice on investments that fit your style, goals, and risk tolerance, developing and adapting investing strategy as needed. Debt management: A financial advisor creates strategies to help you pay your debt and avoid debt in the future. ...