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The rise of technology has meant that software engineering has become more important than ever. Being able to build, design, develop and maintain code through software engineering practices is crucial in every piece of technology we use. Software engineering is important because it formalizes the development process for large technology projects. Moore’s Law asserts that the growth and speed of technology are exponential. So in the coming years, software engineering will become even more crucial to delivering technological improvements.  In contrast, poor software engineering practices will hinder the growth and development of society. Poor practice is also terrible for a … Read more

As a new developer, copying code from Stack Overflow can seem like a great idea if you are struggling to solve a problem. Stack Overflow is one of the largest community-driven question and answers sites on the internet with more than 14 million registered users. The best answer for any given problem is selected as the accepted answer to highlight the best solution.  It makes sense to lean on a community of experienced developers and copy code to fit your needs.  Copying code from Stack Overflow is not cheating. The 31 million answers on the site contain solutions that plenty … Read more

Aspiring developers are often worried about the amount of math involved in coding.  For many, sitting through math class was the low point of their week. If you aren’t good at math, it can seem daunting to pursue a career that is so logic-heavy.  Overall, coding is not harder than math. The majority of programming doesn’t involve any math at all, and the parts that do are basic. Advanced mathematics will have you solving complex formulas, but you will never have to do this in web development, so coding is far easier. There are some areas of coding that can … Read more

You don’t want to spend time learning to code only for software engineering to be outsourced and you’re left starting from square one.  Outsourcing is nothing new. It came out of the skills shortage in the IT sector during the 90s and many people thought the industry would go the same way as manufacturing.  Fortunately, homegrown talent and the rise of hubs like silicon valley have prompted enormous jobs growth in the tech sector. It has kept many big companies in the country as they fight for the attention of the best developers in the world. So no, not all … Read more