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The Definitive Guide to Jython
This just in: The Definitive…Continue
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Started by Michael Levin Aug 19, 2009.
Programming in Scala Book is out!
You may get an e-copy at a pretty low price. Check it out at http://www.artima.com/shop/programming_in_scalaHave fun!-ZContinue
Started by Zemian Deng Nov 22, 2008.
Scala 2.7.2.final release is out!
In case you missed it, the new release marks a important date for them. Besides few big features and bugs fixes added, this release will mark as the implementation reference of their official…Continue
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Started by Zemian Deng Nov 14, 2008.
Using scala scripts to check Java jar files
Here I attached two scripts that might help you working with jar files.Have you tried to verify that a Class must exists in a lib directory that has few dozens jar files? For example I read from a…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Sep 11, 2008.
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Welcome to Codetown!
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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Creating Impactful Teams through Diversity Using Session 0
Diverse and empowered teams are impactful teams, Natan Žabkar Nordberg mentioned in his talk on creating impactful software teams at QCon London. A session 0 helps set expectations and ensures that everyone is approaching the team in a compatible way.
By Ben LindersWhatsApp Deploys Rust-Based Media Parser to Block Malware on 3 Billion Devices
WhatsApp has rewritten its media handling library in Rust, replacing 160,000 lines of C++ with 90,000 lines of memory-safe code for 3 billion devices. The rollout, part of a system called Kaleidoscope, uses differential fuzzing to ensure bug-for-bug compatibility. The move mirrors a decade-long industry shift toward memory safety, tracing back to Mozilla's first Rust MP4 parser deployment in 2016.
By Steef-Jan WiggersArticle: You’ve Generated Your MVP Using AI. What Does That Mean for Your Software Architecture?
AI‑generated code creates implicit architectural decisions, forcing teams to rely on experimentation to validate quality attributes. To get useful results from AI, teams must clearly express trade‑offs and reasoning so the model can generate solutions aligned with desired QARs.
By Pierre Pureur, Kurt BittnerPresentation: Scaling to 100+ as a Director: Lessons From Growing Engineering Organizations
Thiago Ghisi explains the structural shifts required as an engineering org scales from 30 to 100+ engineers. He shares how to transition from managing performance to building opinionated leadership teams and shaping long-term culture. He discusses his "Three Levels of Impact" framework - Org, Skip-Level, and Company - to help leaders drive strategy and secure high-level promotions.
By Thiago GhisiPodcast: [Video Podcast] The Craft of Software Architecture in the Age of AI Tools
AI coding assistants promise speed, but what do they mean for quality, trust, and the architect’s craft? In this inaugural episode of Next Gen Architecture Playbook, Shweta Vohra and Grady Booch explore a principled view of how architecture must evolve when machines begin writing code alongside humans. They unpack the third golden age of software engineering, where productivity gains are real.
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