- Oct 2020
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humanwhocodes.com humanwhocodes.com
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We rarely, if ever, start with a completely blank file and start writing code. More often that not we start by copying an existing file and then modifying it to get our result.
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The reason the bunny theory of code has held up is because of the way software engineers work.
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One of the primary tasks of engineers is to minimize complexity. JSX changes such a fundamental part (syntax and semantics of the language) that the complexity bubbles up to everything it touches. Pretty much every pipeline tool I've had to work with has become far more complex than necessary because of JSX. It affects AST parsers, it affects linters, it affects code coverage, it affects build systems. That tons and tons of additional code that I now need to wade through and mentally parse and ignore whenever I need to debug or want to contribute to a library that adds JSX support.
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- infectious problem
- the cost of changing something
- high-cost changes
- syntax
- engineering (general)
- engineers
- for-reaching consequences
- avoid complexity
- fundamental
- unintended consequence
- semantics (of programming language)
- complexity
- mentally filter/ignore
- too complicated
- can't keep entire system in your mind at once (software development) (scope too large)
- implementation complexity
- mental bandwidth
- primary task/job/responsibility
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- Apr 2020
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queue.acm.org queue.acm.org
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It's typically a lot easier for software engineers to pull data out of a service that they use than it is for regular users. If APIs are available, we engineers can cobble together a program to pull our data out. Without APIs, we can even whip up a screen scraper to get a copy of the data. Unfortunately, for most users this is not an option, and they're often left wondering if they can get their data out at all.
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- Mar 2020
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www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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Directives from the World Health Organization have provided the companies with the kind of clarity engineers appreciate.
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- May 2019
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wiki.c2.com wiki.c2.com
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Field Engineer Story
First field engineer in the field of telecommunications and networks:
Telecommunication engineering has seen immense advances in the recent years and thus, the role of a field engineer has also evolved. Telecommunication engineering is among the most evolving industries in the world. It is a branch of electrical engineering and it dates back to the 18th century when there were beacons and telegraphs used for communication.
The first field engineer in the field of telecommunications and networks was Claude Chappe, who was a French engineer. Then we have a long list of field engineers such as Thomas Edison, Carlos Slim, and many more. After the advent of computer networks and the internet in the 20th century, the role of a field engineer completely changed.
Who created the first telecom company that offers a link between consumer and employees?
The telecom industry is expected to expand even more in the coming years, but to date, the world's top telecommunication companies have reached a market value of over $50 billion. China Mobile Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., and AT&T Inc. are the leaders in the world of telecommunication service providers. These companies serve as a link between the consumer and the employees, allowing them to communicate whether they're using traditional wired telephones or mobile phones.
We created the FE On Demand Freelance Marketplace Platform to streamline engagement between field engineers and businesses looking for them.
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- Sep 2017
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Local file Local file
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We may simply misunderstand what motivates them to do what they do as new groups adopt the identity. We presume they follow in a certain mold of hackers, or are Trojan horses for Silicon Valley.
¿Pueden ser estos troyanos del Valle del Silicio ser culturales, como en el caso descrito por los Radical Engineers de Götz?
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- Mar 2014
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gap2.alexandriaarchive.org gap2.alexandriaarchive.org
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Hdt. 4.88. We see a Samian here being mentioned for his work on a bridge that Darius had gazed upon. We saw Polykrates in Book 3 and the three engineering feats they had accomplish. It seems that Samos was a place of great intellect in antiquity.
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