Your tech toolbox: The middle ground between tech chaos and rigidity
Do you solve new problems the same way because it's already done? Or do you go with a new approach that offers more benefits?
Is software getting worse?
With all the advancements in software development, apps could be much better. Why aren't they?
The complete beginners guide to dynamic programming
Dynamic programming isn't about design patterns; it's a way of thinking that breaks down a problem into individual components.
I followed my dreams and got demoted to software developer
Kristina Lustig, formerly our Director of Design, explains why she took a new role as an associate software developer.
Kristina Lustig
Associate Software Developer
Why solve a problem twice? Design patterns let you apply existing solutions to your code
Software design patterns are like best practices employed by many experienced software developers. You can use design patterns to make your application scalable and flexible.
Why you should build on Kubernetes from day one
If you’re building a new app today, it might be worth taking a closer look at making it cloud-native and using Kubernetes from the jump. The effort to set up Kubernetes is less than you think. Certainly, it’s less than the effort it would take to refactor your app later on to support containerization.
Privacy is an afterthought in the software lifecycle. That needs to change.
The key to combining privacy and innovation is baking it into the SDLC. Analogous to application security's (AppSec) upstream shift into the development cycle, privacy belongs at the outset of development, not as an afterthought. Here's why.
Using low-code tools to iterate products faster
Many developers are skeptical of using low-code tooling to build software. Buying software instead of building it has advantages, especially when your goal is to iterate faster.
How Shapeways’ software enables 3D printing at scale
While most news about the 3D printing industry focuses on advancement in hardware and materials, software has played a crucial role in the democratization of 3D printing. Companies like Shapeways have delivered software to generate 3D files, prepare and optimize them for printing, and manufacture and distribute.
Introducing The Overflow and Cassidy Williams
Today we’re launching The Overflow, a newsletter from Stack Overflow that brings together great questions from our community, news and articles from our blog, and awesome links from around the web. Our goal is to produce a collection of links about the world of software development that entertains, educates, and informs. It’s content by developers,…
Cassidy Williams
Principal Developer Experience Engineer at Netlify, Co-curator of The Overflow
Five Pitfalls To Avoid When Outsourcing Software Development
If you're not careful, what starts as an effort to save time and money can quickly mutate into a major headache.
