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Paying down tech debt: further learnings

The Pragmatic Engineer

  Every program has non-domain specific code. In the early 90’s, DOS programs like the ones my company made had its own Text UI screen rendering system. In 2004, I was hired by ISO-NE, a non-profit that manages the electric grid in New England. This rendering system was easy for me to understand, even on day one.

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Why did Google close its coding competitions after 20 years?

The Pragmatic Engineer

Code Jam: competitive programming. The program ran for 20 years, and was the longest-running one at the company. Google also ran other programs: Kick Start: algorithmic programming. A program that ran for 10 years. Hash Code: team programming. Google Code Jam I/O for Women: algorithmic programming.

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Is Aws Certification Worth It?

Knowledge Hut

Since its launch in 2004, AWS has helped businesses replace high infrastructure cost with low variable expenses. Amazon started offering web services, also known as cloud computing, in the form of IT infrastructure services for public use in 2004. To progress your career in Cloud Computing, enroll in certification Cloud Computing.

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Selenium vs Testcomplete: A Quick Comparison

Knowledge Hut

It can be used with many programming languages and testing frameworks. History of Selenium:- Selenium was developed by Jason Huggins in 2004 at ThoughtWorks in Chicago. Its flexibility of integration with major programming language makes it more adaptable. You need good programming skills to write better tests using Selenium.

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UFT/QTP Vs Selenium : What are the differences you should know?

Knowledge Hut

Required Coding Skills You required less knowledge of programming as it offers keyword-driven testing that simplifies test creation and maintenance. You need a good knowledge of programming language. For each binding of Selenium, you need knowledge of that programming language. Selenium has no such feature.

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Best Ethical Hacking Books for 2024 [Beginners to Advanced]

Knowledge Hut

Highlights: This comprehensive book will teach you a little about programming, exploitation, networking, shellcode, countermeasures, and cryptology. Others include_ Comprehensive coverage of hacking techniques, including programming, network protocols, and exploit development. Hands-on approach with practical examples and exercises.

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Complying with Quebec’s Data Privacy Laws Is Easier with the Data Cloud

Snowflake

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) went into full effect on January 1, 2004, governing the way Canadian businesses use and disclose personal information. There are a number of data governance operating models that I see working with Snowflake as a centralized data repository for personal information.

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