The process of turning a repository into an open source project that can accept contributors from the public takes some careful planning. There are some items that ideally should be included in every repository to help keep it under control. We’ll go through basic items every open source repository should […]
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5 Effective tips for maintaining code written by someone else
Is a member of your team leaving? Legacy code being handed down to you? Switching teams? These are just some of the reasons why developers can be faced with the task of maintaining code written by someone else. There are many challenges that come with maintaining code you’ve had no […]
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Making my first game in under a week using Godot engine (you can do it too!)
Godot Engine Logo by Andrea Calabró is licensed under CC BY 4.0 If you’ve never done video game development before, the barrier for entry can seem high. Those were my thoughts also before finally deciding to try out game development. However, you’ll see that thanks to great open source tools […]
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5 Crucial non-technical skills every developer needs to work on
A big assumption we may make as developers is thinking technical skills are the single and most important factor needed to accomplish our tasks. However, technical skills is only one aspect of being a developer. There are non-technical skills that are equally important for developers. For example, if not more […]
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Using Trello To Organise Your Development Projects
Trello is an online tool found at Trello.com. It allows you to organise lists of tasks, information, ideas or whatever you want, under categories defined by you. Trello is useful for anyone and any team. It’s great for students, families, event planners, community groups and companies. Anyone looking for a […]
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A quick guide to using keyboard shortcuts for programmers
Using keyboard shortcuts reduces the time spent performing actions while using our computer. This guide to using keyboard shortcuts for programmers will highlight the advantages in using them to increase our efficiency. As programmers, we tend to require use of multiple software tools and applications to perform our tasks. Your […]
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5 Ways to help you practice coding
Like most things, practice makes perfect. And no differently, if you want to improve your coding skills the best thing to do is practice coding more. But what are the various ways you can practice coding? As a developer, you should continuously make a conscious effort to practice coding to […]
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5 Mindsets to avoid when you start coding
Are you a total newbie and want to learn how to code? Or are you already in the process of learning? Let me tell you a ‘secret’ of the best way to go about it. The best way to improve your ability to code is to simply code more. That […]
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