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Do Repeat Yourself

One of the first things we teach aspiring software engineers is the principle Don’t Repeat Yourself. The notion that as software engineers we should never write the same code twice. Duplication makes our code harder to change. So to prevent this, we learn to take all cases of the oh so dreaded duplication away. (Jordy van Vorselen/ developer by Kabisa) …

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Embracing BDD with Spock, a worthy JUnit alternative?

As (Java) developers, testing is a critical part of our workflow, and while JUnit has been a reliable tool, Spock is definitely worth a look. With its use of Groovy and focus on BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), Spock enables us to write comprehensive tests that are easy to understand at a glance – a significant advantage for teams looking to maintain …

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Java Magazine #4 2023: 20 jaar J-Fall – beursspecial

Tijd voor de 20e editie van J-Fall Nog een paar dagen en dan begint de twintigste editie van J-Fall. Het beloofd weer een groot spektakel te worden. Ditmaal waren we binnen een uur door de tickets heen. Geen ticket bemachtigd? Kijk snel of er nog plek is bij de preconference workshops of de Masters of Java competitie. Deze events vinden …

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