Tag: code review
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The Ultimate Codebase: Insights from Developers on the Best Codebase Practices
One of the more lighthearted opinions comes from developers who humorously claim that the best codebase is one with zero lines of code, referring to the bliss and potential in starting from scratch. In some ways, they aren’t entirely wrong. Starting with a blank canvas offers endless possibilities unencumbered by legacy decisions and technical debt.…
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AI’s Growing Role in Software Engineering: A Double-Edged Sword?
AI has become an indelible part of modern software engineering, notably within tech giants like Google. The integration of AI-based suggestions, code completion, and even automated code repairs is seen as a boon to productivity. However, as some engineers keenly observe, this shift also redefines roles within the team. The traditional role of a code…
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Exploring the Merits and Misdemeanors of Lua in Large-Scale Game Development
When embarking on large-scale project development with the Lua programming language, opinions wildly differ, particularly when dealing with upwards of 60,000 lines of code. This sentiment is echoed in the community, with many recognizing Lua for its simplicity, flexibility, and practicality. As one user noted, the volume of code sounded ‘crazy for Lua,’ highlighting just…