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Software Engineering

Explore the principles, techniques, and tools behind building reliable, scalable, and efficient software systems. From design and development to testing and deployment, this tag covers best practices and insights for software engineers of all levels.

Demand Composition: Designing Software That Scales and Evolves

Demand Composition: Designing Software That Scales and Evolves

In modern software engineering, building applications that are modular, maintainable, and scalable isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. Enter the concept of Demand Composition, a mindset that prioritizes single-purpose abstractions, composable modules, and clear documentation to future-proof your codebase. This article dives deep into the principles

Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding That Dependency

Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding That Dependency

In the world of software development, it’s tempting to reach for the next shiny library or framework. After all, who wants to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already packaged it up with a pretty bow? But here’s the thing: every dependency you introduce into your project

Runtime First: Designing APIs Without the Crutch of Bundlers and Static Analysis

Runtime First: Designing APIs Without the Crutch of Bundlers and Static Analysis

In modern JavaScript development, we’ve grown comfortable with bundlers, compilers, and type generators. Tools like Webpack, Vite, Rollup, Babel, and TypeScript have become so deeply ingrained in our workflow that we often assume they’ll always be there to help us optimize and fix problems before our code hits

Model-First Development: Redefining the Future of Software

Model-First Development: Redefining the Future of Software

In the past decade, the rise of AI—and more specifically, Large Language Models (LLMs)—has not only reshaped what’s possible but also how we build software. The traditional model of writing code, integrating APIs, and then layering features on top is giving way to a new paradigm: Model-First

Why Is My Code Not Working? Understanding and Fixing Common Errors

Why Is My Code Not Working? Understanding and Fixing Common Errors

Every programmer, no matter how experienced, has faced the dreaded “My code isn’t working” moment. Whether you're working with Python or any other language, understanding the types of errors and how to fix them is crucial. Let’s break it down in a human-readable, practical way. Start

Why Debugging is the Most Underrated Skill in Modern Software Engineering

Why Debugging is the Most Underrated Skill in Modern Software Engineering

When we talk about software engineering, the spotlight usually shines on frameworks, languages, performance, or shipping new features. But ask any experienced engineer what skill has saved them the most time, helped them grow the fastest, or elevated their standing in a team — and the answer might surprise you. It’

Heuristics in Software Engineering: Smarter, Not Always Perfect

Heuristics in Software Engineering: Smarter, Not Always Perfect

In the world of software engineering, you’ve probably heard the term "heuristics" thrown around — especially when dealing with decision-making, optimizations, or problem-solving under pressure. But what does it actually mean? And how does it differ from terms like best practice or workaround, which often get mixed up