Alex Pushkarev articles - 55 total
Pygame Zero review
Pygame Zero is a popular game engine for python. I tried it out myself and I would like to share my...
Anyone interested in Lua development?
Hi there, I have just recently completed book on Lua, so I have been looking for some...
How to write computer games in Python?
I started programming when I was a kid and I knew that the was only one real purpose for programming...
How to make empty commit in Git?
How to make an empty commit in Git? Empty commits might seem like a strange and unnecessary thing,...
How to write Agile test plan?
In this video, I will discuss test documentation in Agile Software Testing. We will learn the...
I don't support Agile Manifesto. Niether should you.
As an ex-Scrum Master, I'm here to tell you that Agile isn't all it's cracked up to be. In fact,...
What Will Future Programming Look Like With AI & Chat GPT? (Real Programmer Point of View)
In this video, we explore the future of programming and what it will look like with the emergence of...
Adding authentication to Flask microservice | Software Architecture for beginners, part 4
How can you easily add authentication and authorization capabilities in a 3-layered Flask REST API?...
Disagree and Commit. How it works? [With real-life example]
How does "Disagree and Commit" principle work? What are the challenges of applying this leadership...
AI Impact on the Job Market (Short guide)
Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword. It has the potential to revolutionize industries...
Smart Multitasking for Programmers | Maximize your Productivity
Are you a programmer struggling to maximize your productivity? Multitasking has long been considered...
Free course on Software Architecture - part 3
Yesterday I have published a third episode of my "Software architecture for beginners" course. Today...
DRY principle could be harmful. Here's why.
Many people suggest the DRY principle (which stands for Don't Repeat Yourself). While in theory it is...
When you should NOT use Hexagonal Architecture?
Before you decide to use the Hexagonal Architecture, consider these scenarios where it may not be the...
You can't ignore ChatGPT
AI is not a thing one should be scared of. #ChatGpt isn't going to take your job any time soon. Bit...
"Works on my machine", eh?
I often see "memes" from testers complaining about developers saying "it works on my...
Ubuntu doesn't show git branch name in command line prompt? Simple fix
After one of the recent updates I noticed that Ubuntu stopped showing active git branch in Command...
Lay offs. Are you ready?
Lay offs are everywhere in Tech these days. You should act NOW. Twitter has cut 50% of its workforce...
Disagree and commit principle
Are you looking for a way to increase collaboration and effective decision-making in your team? In...
Why it is considered bad to use open dependencies?
What is an open dependency? Dependency is considered *****“open”***** if you don’t fix it...
4 ways ChatGPT can boost your programming
Pretty much everyone is talking about how ChatGPT could replace programmers. While I am not that...
How to avoid remote work pitfalls
Working remotely is a great thing, but it does have some caveats 👇 We’ve all heard about the...
Will AI replace programmers? | AI and ML explained
What is ML and how it works? Will AI replace programmers? To know this one need to know a bit more...
What is the difference between TypeScript and JavaScript?
TypeScript is a typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript. That means that any...
I don't call myself a TDD practitioner anymore, neither should you.
I don't call myself a TDD practitioner anymore, neither I think I should use TDD all the time. I...
What are the drawbacks of using test-driven development?
I have been practising TDD professionally for 4 years now and I have seen some strong benefits of...
Should I add automated tests for that?
Should I add automated tests for that? This question is not as easy to answer as it seems. Many...
Integration tests are better than unit tests?
Some people think that Integration tests are better than Unit tests and that we should rely on them...
Cracking Amazon-style coding interview
Would you like to know how coding interview in companies such as Amazon or Microsoft looks like? In...
How to deal with negative feedback at work
Are you not good when it comes to dealing with negative feedback at work? I was just like you -...