In the previous article, we took a look at all the edge cases one can find in a simple operation: dividing two numbers. Now, let’s improve all those aspects of the application. Deciding on trade-offs Often, the challenge in programming is choosing one of many imperfect solutions. The choice depends on the use…

There is a big difference between an application that works OK only in a perfect situation and one that behaves as expected in all circumstances. For the user, the former gives the appearance that the product is almost ready-with some bugs here and there. In reality, making the application reliable…

A common misconception is that the command line interface (CLI) of the Git client is not visual, and thus you need a graphical client to really see and understand what is in your repository. In reality, the Git standard interface offers plenty of options to access information from your repository…

As are most questions worth asking, the answer is nuanced and could be boiled down to it depends. I’ll show you my way of thinking and where it’s coming from. Your goals and constraints are likely different, so the final conclusions can differ as well. My basic assumptions are: I…

At first, the command line interface can be overwhelming: it’s an empty screen and a prompt. When you type, text appears on the screen. But before you can get any use from it, you need to know what to type. …

Monorepo is an approach to organizing code of many projects inside one repository. It can go as far as keeping all the code maintained by a company inside a centralized repository. Many big companies are using the monorepo strategy: Google, Meta, Microsoft, etc. I will do my best to show…

Unit tests are a challenging topic, with many interconnected aspects that make it difficult for beginners. If your impression is that they are time-consuming to write, provide only meaningless validation, or require a lot of additional effort in case of code refactoring, then chances are that you haven’t seen a…

The security operation center analyst, often called the SOC analyst, is a lesser known profession in IT. I didn’t know that it’s a career of its own until I spoke with someone who just made the transition to tech, and this was the path they followed. …

There are many good arguments for getting used to the command line interface (CLI). However, as a complete beginner, it can be difficult to start, and a new shell session can feel a bit intimidating: