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Why do modern websites still insist on archaic username/password requirements?
38265
What does the suffix after software engineer/developer job titles mean? (e.g. Software Developer III)
214734
Is programming in layers real?
195416
Why do we still use a programming language instead of using just SQL?
153631
Should each app have its own database, or should small apps be merged into one?
176102
A toolset for self improvement and learning
190955
Using public final rather than private getters
211610
Refactorable God v.s. too many classe
90217
Determining what is a useful unit test
20684
Why would you use MVC over Web Forms?
237431
Algorithm to calculate scheduling of task list, check feasibility
161711
Is it must for a junior Programmer to have a mentor?
29534
Are debugging skills important to become a good programmer?
50755
Should I keep investing into data structures and algorithms?
221234
Is there a license that forbids distribution and gives a Github repo owner full rights?
95335
How much HTML and CSS should server side developer know?
110595
git / other VCS - how often to commit?
118108
Why is an array of characters called a String in Object Oriented languages?
141961
Teaching java interfaces to absolute beginners: What is a good example?
251756
Customer is "deeply disappointed" in software because of one bug. How to reply?
199698
What are the best ways to find fellow coders to work on hobby open-source projects?
196876
Is C a pre-requisite in order to learn C++ effectively?
37029
Difference between defect and bug in testing
136629
Should developers enter bugs into the bug tracking system?
197056
The need for adding an interface to every class
234449
How to avoid programmers duplicating code
108395
Application development practices in a non-software company
204521
Is there a canonical source supporting "all-surrogates"?
237157
UML class diagram - instantiation dependency relationship: who depends on who?
202804
How to organise OO code
136908
Why Use !boolean_variable Over boolean_variable == false
215235
unit level testing, agile, and refactoring
9320
Why is Lisp useful?
54959
How do I know when my development skills are good enough for a real job?
209857
Open source development life cycle
54373
When would someone use MongoDB (or similar) over traditional RDMS?
89819
Getting management approval to invest more in unit testing
61745
Effective methods for managing work tasks? (documenting/remembering/prioritizing)
129520
Difference between static testing and code review
117403
Will Python developers find it easier to learn C (and vice versa)?
220444
Should we always write Defensive null check in code?
105380
Architectural differences between dynamic and static languages
196930
GSOC along with an internship
116730
Programming with ADD/ADHD
18444
What should you bring to the table as a Software Architect?
189824
I would like to learn to write database-driven web applications. Where should I start?
89944
if I use .NET Framework for my application, do I have to pay anything to Microsoft?
228584
Why is BigDecimal the best data type for currency?
133782
How to properly approach a GitHub workflow as a solo developer?
123834
Prerequisites to become a technical architect
10998
What does the Jamie Zawinski's quotation about regular expressions mean?
158591
How to avoid typo errors, etc?
96504
How can I teach a bright person, with no programming experience, how to program?
190542
Steps to open source a small project
215474
What are the tools required to build a compiler?
254008
What would you call the concept of CofeeScript or Sass to be?
21397
What's the recommended control naming convention for XAML markup?
210637
Program design with multiple data sets, algorithms and results
210635
Determine dependency between .NET projects
193895
Responsibilities of Build Script and Build Server
195073
How to properly design REST
142612
When Agile goes wrong
194679
Is it common to spend your first few weeks at a new job trying to fix your designated workstation?
136634
What degree of mathematical knowledge should a programmer have?
127535
Has the time gone to think about user with JavaScript disabled in browser?
199803
Is the development of CLI apps considered "backward"?
221615
Why do dynamic languages make it more difficult to maintain large codebases?
221619
How to handle multiple similar projects? Why?
130335
Why is Scala more scalable than other languages?
70755
Are long hours and no benefits the norm for a junior programmer?
102999
Should we use python 2.6 or 2.7 or 3.x?
238057
Can the possibility of a data race be ignored in some cases? (while having concurrent threads)
230199
How to identify performance bottlenecks in your software
225504
Is it normal to look back on codes when coding?
15004
At which point do you "know" a technology enough to list it on a resume
239016
Is this the correct understanding of tight coupling and loose coupling
204938
When is it okay to open-source something?
229657
Is there a difference between declaring variables outside or inside a loop?
235645
Singleton: Why is a global point of access bad?
140264
Is a company order to switch to a certain IDE a red flag?
174762
How to show code samples in an interview?
119367
Should service test classes connect to the database
154339
Advice on SCRUM for the solitary developer
17898
What's a nice explanation for pointers?
114520
Is it wrong or bad to use autocomplete?
229170
Scrum: requirements clarification vs changing scope
126965
Learning Django by example
163933
What technologies are used for Game development now days?
215703
Is the Joel Test really a good gauging tool?
166884
Should I extract specific functionality into a function and why?
210864
Is Pair Programming also used to train less experienced developers and bring them up to speed?
604
Is the 80 character limit still relevant in times of widescreen monitors?
196366
How to fix quickly, dummy errors?
114958
Is Safari Books Online still the best game in town?
91976
On developing deep programming knowledge
107326
How much Stack Overflow reputation makes it worth putting in CV?
73304
How do you deal with an information hoarder?
98509
Why would a company develop an atmosphere which discourage code comments?
224835
How should I validate code when there is no one to do code review?
74086
if ('constant' == $variable) vs. if ($variable == 'constant')