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Code Complete

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This course covers the evolution of programming languages, the impact of transitioning from waterfall to agile methodologies, the importance of documentation in source code, the debate between full-stack development and focusing on a single programming language, the influence of open source on code's lifecycle, controversial topics from the book "Code Complete," the significance of tooling, whether tech lead managers should code, the research process for writing the book, and advice for young programmers. The teaching method is an interview format featuring discussions between industry experts. The course is intended for programmers looking to enhance their software development skills and gain insights from experienced professionals in the field.

Syllabus

Intro
The evolution of programming languages in the last 30 years
From waterfall to agile: the impact on the code
Should source code be the only documentation?
Full-stack vs a single programming language
Open source and its impact on code’s lifecycle
Controversial points from the book
Tooling
Should tech lead managers code?
Research for writing the book
Advice for young programmers
Outro

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