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Why smart engineers write bad code (Interview)

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Bridging the Gap: Academia Meets Tech

This chapter explores the disconnect between academic education and the realities of the tech industry, highlighting how academic engineers can struggle with coding in practice. It advocates for incorporating hands-on experiences and collaborative projects in curricula to better prepare students for real-world software development. The discussion also examines the subjectivity of coding standards, the importance of code maintainability, and the need for a flexible approach to programming best practices.

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