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Observing the power of APIs (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Rethinking Algorithm Dependency in Software Development

This chapter addresses misconceptions about algorithm-centric programming, emphasizing that effective software development requires diverse skills beyond what's taught in traditional computer science. It highlights the growing reliance on third-party APIs, discussing strategies to enhance system reliability and mitigate risks through diversification. The conversation also touches upon the impacts of company acquisitions on product direction and team dynamics, pressing the need for clarity in API observability definitions.

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