Computer programming is the process of creating computer software. Use this tag if you have any questions relating to this area.
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Are a large proportion of programming job applicants unable to implement FizzBuzz?
On the blog Coding Horror, Jeff Atwood quotes individuals as saying that a large number of programming job applicants are unable to implement FizzBuzz. Why Can't Programmers.. Program?
[Quoting Don't Overthink FizzBuzz]
Like me, the author is…
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Do programming aptitude tests provide a reliable measurement of skills?
Universities and companies conduct, administer, or provide programmer aptitude tests. A number of people have expressed both skepticism as well as agreement that they may be useful with the hiring process as claimed by one company,
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Do iOS developers earn more than Android developers?
There are a few articles on the Internet that say so and I've personally heard it from some people around me.
If this is really so, then what would be the main cause of this?
Sources:
MOBILE
iOS Developers Make More Money, But Android's Volume Is…
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Is code read more often than it's written?
There is a popular quote, maybe originated by Robert C. Martin, that says that code is read ten times more than it's written (meaning edited). Goodreads reports it.
As another example the quote is reported in a Microsoft blog.
However I could never…
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Is XML one of the most widely-used formats for sharing structured information?
W3C claims that
XML is one of the most widely-used formats for sharing structured information today
Does anyone know if there is any corroborating evidence (studies, reviews, etc.) for this statement?
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