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Feb
28
comment Building a string translation database for multiple (in-house) projects
@Mvision I dont see why not - volume shouldnt be much of an issue. If a lot of the app-specific translations are simply inserting the app name, you can use constants to cut down on dups as well.
Feb
28
revised Building a string translation database for multiple (in-house) projects
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Feb
28
answered Building a string translation database for multiple (in-house) projects
Feb
27
comment Is there a proper way to create a file format?
The more complicated the application, the more important it is to have very fine control over the file format. Keep in mind I'm not saying each class shouldnt have its own streamable output... just that you should control that for each class. Then just call those routines.
Feb
27
comment Is there a proper way to create a file format?
Yep... thats why I say sometimes you just have to get your hands dirty and handle the order in which data is written & loaded manually.
Feb
27
answered Is there a proper way to create a file format?
Feb
26
comment Why don't many languages have a better DNS library built-in core?
-1, why do you think this is within the scope of a language spec? who gets to decide 'proper'? This is just a rant, voting to close.
Feb
26
comment Re-gaining confidence of senior programmer
Ever consider your senior isnt as smart as you think he is? a) if he was your supervisor and didnt know which framework you were using, he failed at his role of supervising. b) if he cant see the value of using a framework where one is merited, he failed there as well.
Feb
20
comment Why do some programmers keep values in global variables or member variables but not reused?
Shouldnt you be asking the programmers who did this? How are we supposed to know their motivation?
Feb
19
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Feb
15
comment Does the lack of states on HTTP make the protocol unfit for modern applications?
HTTP is a transfer protocol... other than the file transfer, what state is it supposed to be tracking? I agree with Matthew, you're confusing HTTP & HTML. Also, voting to close as its pretty silly to ask if its 'up to the task' on a web based system like this site.
Feb
15
comment What is the most cross-browser/system compatible option for 3d graphics on a web page?
Voting to reopen. LachlanB, its 'best' not to use words such as 'best' in questions. But otherwise I think its a reasonably answerable question. You might reword it to something like 'which technology would be usable on the most browsers'.
Feb
14
answered How is the Trial Period for Softwares generally implemented?
Feb
13
comment Wrote an application for a friend. Who is the owner of the software?
If you wrote it once, then you can write it again with a separate code base. It'll give you a nice clean break.
Feb
7
comment Why are some languages (e.g Visual Basic) considered more enterprise ready than others (Python)
Who are these people supposedly considering this to be the case? Visit some linux sites if you want the opposing view.
Feb
6
comment Should I try persistence in flat file before database?
@Mr.Mindor, most databases do... but thats irrelevant. 'Flat File' here means directly manipulating the file, as opposed to going through some DB layer.
Feb
4
answered How do I avoid feature creep on a solo project?
Jan
29
answered How and why to decide between naming methods with “get” and “find” prefixes
Jan
26
comment Do people who get paid to write code but score low on the “programmer competency matrix” have an ethical duty to find a different kind of job?
+1, "you have an ethical duty to take care of yourself and your dependents" - All aboard the truth train!
Jan
21
comment Why are custom PDF download options preferred over ctrl+p?
+1 because I think your answer states the rationale for server side rendering much better than mine.