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The July/August 2014 Issue of Better Software Magazine In the latest issue of Better Software magazine, there are insightful articles covering a wide range of topics impacting the software delivery process. Feature articles explore the next wave of computing: mobile and wearable intelligent devices and the experiences and challenges they bring. |
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College Degree or Experience: Which Is Better? Sparked by a LinkedIn conversation, Joe Townsend contemplates the question: Does a degree or experience hold more weight in the software development and IT hiring process? With a look toward tech giant Google, Townsend tries to uncover if a degree means more than industry experience. |
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What to Do When You Really Want to Encourage People to Ask Questions It’s simple, really. The thing to do when you encourage people to ask questions is give them a chance to ask their questions. But sometimes when people are eager to share information, they unintentionally stifle communication. If you truly welcome questions, make your behavior support your intent. |
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Coping with Uncertainty People tend to be more content knowing the worst-case scenario than facing the uncertainty of not knowing. But change—which organizations face nearly nonstop—is fairly synonymous with uncertainty and is a major stress trigger for many people. Here's how to cope with almost-certain uncertainty. |
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Is Your Career Rewarding? Titles are only business labels for a defined set of responsibilities and accountabilities. What really fulfills you in your career is far more complex than simply a job title. This presents a question: What life goals are important to you? Is your career rewarding you by helping you meet them? |
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Don't Let Career Stagnation Hold You Back Just because a job is stable and pays the bills doesn't mean it's the right fit for you. A lack of respect in your workplace as well as an overall sense of uninterest in what's being produced are just two of the key signs that it's time to break free and look for a career that better suits you. |
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Two Google Programming Languages You Should Learn There are several programming languages emerging as candidates to become mainstream, but there are two that share a common characteristic that may just give them a leg up on the competition. That common characteristic: being developed as a child of the Google open source projects family. |
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Don’t Misuse These Words If You Want to Sound Intelligent Warning: If you routinely misuse words such as "accept" and "except," "affect" and "effect," or even "their," "there," and "they're," people you want to impress may start to see you as careless, if not uneducated or ignorant. If you hope to advance your career, you’d be wise to review this article. |
