Engineering Culture by InfoQ
Technical Excellence from the Ground Up
Jan 4, 2024
Tim Ottinger, an expert in ensemble programming and technical excellence, discusses topics such as implementing technical practices for continuous deployment and collaboration, the evolution and adoption of ensemble programming, code readability, and the future of programming including the impact of AI.
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- Ensemble programming promotes collaboration, rotation of roles, and blending of skills for effective code development.
- AI has the potential to augment programmers' abilities by providing insights, optimizations, and assistance without replacing human creativity and problem-solving.
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Ensemble Programming and Industrial Logic
Tim Oppenuger, a programmer with 13 years of experience at Industrial Logic, explains the unique approach to programming at the company. The team follows a continuous deployment process and believes in working incrementally and iteratively. They practice techniques like test-driven development (TDD), programming in pairs or teams, and slicing work into thin increments. This collaborative approach, where code is always working and teams adjust and integrate well, gives them a significant speed advantage. Tim also discusses the growing adoption of ensemble programming and the importance of adapting to your audience's reading preferences when it comes to code readability.
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