The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Quality is systemic, React is a self-fulfilling prophecy, Difftastic, Devbox & the shortest URLs on the web (News)
Sep 12, 2022
Dive into the intriguing debate on software quality, where the environment takes center stage over individual skills. Discover DiffTastic, a game-changing diff tool that clarifies programming syntax. The pros and cons of React are laid bare, exploring its popularity versus actual performance. Plus, learn about Devbox, a handy tool simplifying development environment setups. And don’t miss the quest for the shortest URLs on the web—turns out, there's a lot to uncover!
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Systemic Quality
- Software quality is a systemic issue, not just individual performance.
- Mediocre programmers in a quality-focused system outperform great programmers in a poorly designed system.
Improving Code Quality
- If your team produces defective code, improve the development environment, not just the hiring process.
- Focus on building systems that yield great results from a wider range of individual skills.
Changelog #479
- Jacob Kaplan-Moss, known for Django, discussed hiring principles on Changelog #479.
- The episode explored flawed interview practices like brain teasers and algorithm questions.