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Don’t Turn Your Development Process Into a NIGHTMARE| Issue #9
Published 10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there,
Ever wondered how optimal your development process really is? 🤔
In this week’s video, I’ll take you behind the scenes at ArjanCodes. Over the past 10 years, I've developed products and tools and collaborated with many developers. Our current process is the result of years of refinement, and I’m excited to share it. 🎥
While technical aspects like coding conventions and software tests are important, I’ll focus on the organizational side of software development. It's often overlooked but can have a huge impact! 💡
We’re a small team and don’t follow a standard Agile method like SCRUM. We might be doing things “wrong” by traditional standards, but it works for us. Our unique process has profoundly affected how we work together.
Enjoy the video and enhance your own development process! 🚀
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# News
Python Doc Generation With PDoc
This week on the ArjanCodes blog, we take a closer look at PDoc, a powerful tool for generating beautiful, interactive HTML documentation for your Python projects with just a few commands.
Focused on simplicity and ease of use, PDoc is ideal for small to medium-sized projects. 👉 Read the full post here.
Understanding Code Coverage 🧑💻
Recently, the CodePipes blog shared an interesting post on code coverage in software testing. The article delves into the importance of code coverage, different types of coverage metrics, and practical tips on using these metrics to boost your code quality. 🚀
Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to refine your testing strategy, this post provides valuable knowledge and real-world examples. Click here to read more.
# Community
Ever faced challenges with managing dependencies and versioning for your Python packages? 🐍
Not long ago, Mateusz Woźny shared his struggles with updating internal packages due to minor version changes in a common package. Some of our community members offered valuable insights on using semantic versioning, pinning dependencies, and the potential benefits of collapsing packages into a single repository.
Join the conversation to learn more about balancing reusability and ease of updates within your projects. Read the full thread here. 📚
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