#java is the best language though

[phantomrose96]

Hey not to go all "tumblr is a professional networking site" on you, but how did you get to work for Microsoft??? I'm a recent grad and I'm being eviscerated out here trying to apply for industry jobs & your liveblogging about your job sounds so much less evil than Data Entry IT Job #43461

This place is basically LinkedIn to me.

I'm gonna start by saying I am so so very sorry you're a recent grad in the year 2024... Tech job market is complete ass right now and it is not just you. I started fulltime in 2018, and for 2018-2022 it was completely normal to see a yearly outflow of people hopping to new jobs and a yearly inflow of new hires. Then sometime around late-spring/early-summer of 2022 Wallstreet sneezed the word "recession" and every tech company simultaneously shit themselves.

Tons of layoffs happened, meaning you're competing not just with new grads but with thousands of experienced workers who got shafted by their company. My org squeaked by with a small amount of layoffs (3 people among ~100), but it also means we have not hired anyone new since mid-2022. And where I used to see maybe 4-8 people yearly leave in order to hop to a new job, I think I've seen 1 person do that in the whole last year and a half.

All this to say it's rough and I can't just say "send applications and believe in yourself :)".

I have done interviews though. (I'm not involved in resume screening though, just the interviews of candidates who made it past the screening phase.) So I have at least some relevant advice, as well as second-hand knowledge from other people I know who've had to hop jobs or get hired recently.

If you have friends already in industry who you feel comfortable asking, reach out to them. Most companies have a recommendation process where a current employee fills out a little form that says "yeah I'd recommend such-and-such for this job." These do seem to carry weight, since it's coming from a trusted internal person and isn't just one of the hundreds of cold-call applications they've received.

A lot of tech companies--whether for truly well-intentioned reasons or to just check a checkbox--are on the lookout for increasing employee diversity. If you happen to have anything like, for example, "member of my college Latino society", it's worth including on your resume among your technical skills and technical projects.

I would add "you're probably gonna have to send a lot of applications" as a bullet point but I'm sure you're already doing that. But here it is as a bullet point anyway.

(This is kind of a guess, since it's part of the resume screening) but if you can dedicate some time to getting at least passingly familiar with popular tech/stacks for the positions you're looking into, try doing that in your free time so you can list it on your resume. Even better if you make a project you can point to. Like if you're aiming for webdev, get familiar with React and probably NodeJS. On top of being comfortable in one of the all-purpose languages like C(++) or Java or Python.

If you get to the interview phase - a company that is good to work for WILL care that you're someone who's good to work with. A tech-genius who's a coworker-hating egotistical snob is a nuisance at best and a liability at worst for companies with even a half-decent culture. When I do interviews, "Is this someone who's a good culture fit?" is as important as the technical skills. You'll want to show you'll be a perfectly pleasant, helpful, collaborative coworker. If the company DOESN'T care about that... bullet dodged.

For the technical questions, I care more about the thought process than I do the right answer, especially for entry-level. If you show a capacity for asking good, insightful clarifying questions, an ability to break down the problem, explain your thought process, and backtrack&alter your approach upon realizing something won't work, that's all more important than just being able to spit out a memorized leetcode answer. (I kinda hate leetcode for this reason, and therefore I only ask homebrewed questions, because I don't want the technical portion to hinge at all on whether someone managed to memorize the first 47 pages of leetcode problems). For a new hire, the most important impression you can give me is that you have a technical grasp and that you're capable of learning. Because a new hire isn't going to be an expert in anything, but they're someone who's capable of learning the ropes.

That's everything I have off the top of my head. Good luck anon. I'm very sorry you were born during a specific range of years that made you a new grad in 2024 and I hope it gets better.

[mitigatedchaos]

Okay, I'm not generally one for dogwhistle-based thinking, but why is your favorite rap song by "a Dutch drum and bass group" called "Black Sun Empire"? On further Googling the official explanation is that it is a Star Wars reference, but this seems dubious to me at best

Dawn of a Dark Day feat. UK hip hop group Foreign Beggars is an excellent example of something that's quite rare: cyberpunk rap that's actually good.

descend to synapse chill factor sixty microverse entered so black, it's slipstream dip both the headlights melt into background

I've never found another track like it.

I'm going to assume that you're not a long-term reader, or it would be obvious why someone who posted fake discourse about parents cryogenically freezing their children would like this song.

Probably the best cyberpunk/post-cyberpunk anime is 2002's Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex. Some songs from that series have rap segments, but they don't really add to the music, such as with Origa feat. Heartsdales - Player.

Origa sounds amazing, but everyone who has ever heard one of the tracks featuring her already knows that.

The problem for Heartsdales is that it's usually much easier for a man to pose as tough and intimidating than it is for a woman, and even then, proper intimidation is subtle and depends on a connection to a background of power, or the ability to convincingly fake that connection.

What makes Dawn of a Dark Day so unique is that it's clearly from the perspective of a team of cyborg combat operatives, or following them very closely. It's also abstract enough that it doesn't fall into Ren Faire/Steampunk dorkiness. That's a fine line to tread, and it takes actual talent.

In real life, we don't sing songs about computer hacking, even though computer hacking is one of the most sci-fi elements of the current era.

Imagine a song about a combat cyborg team in the style of a whaling song, talking about cleaning ports and hacking mainframes. This would be much more understandable to contemporary outsider audiences than a line like, "cyberbrain circus - brace for the kickback."

In the cyberpunk world, the cyborg combat team would talk using the actual professional jargon from their field, which would be more specific to their time and place. For example, contemporary computer programmers would complain about Java, a specific programming language, about which they would have specific complaints (such as preferring dynamic typing, or Java being too verbose).

Thus, a whaling-style song, "dust the ports and hack the servers," which doesn't require knowing the specifics, would be something either written from an outsider's perspective, probably as a joke, or written from an insider's perspective, also probably as a joke.

To hit the right band, then, requires writing something from the perspective of an insider (even though insiders would not tend to write songs), that's intelligible to people from our world with some background knowledge of genre, that hits on the sci-fi elements related to the genre (rather than just being a generic love song), without making them overpowering, by baking them into the assumptions of the text.

To use a non-musical example, the original special collector's edition Mass Effect hoodie (left) is subtle and was popular for a while, while some subsequent designs by third parties (right) were much louder.

The design on the left is appropriate for a wide variety of social environments, while the design on the right would require a higher degree of social aptitude to get away with wearing wear in many social environments, and would be more suitable for a video game club or anime convention.

This is part of the general thing where being "cool" is about making things look effortless, and not looking like a tryhard.

Particularly, for the hoodie on the right, there's a mismatch between style and substance, in which it is trying to "borrow" power from a fictional suit of armor from a video game. (This mismatch is the general reason that trying to lean too hard on fiction is cringe; there's not enough substance relative to what someone is trying to do with it.)

Some of you may remember an Indiegogo campaign for a samurai armor hoodie. I'm not saying that everything should be understated. Sometimes, artistically, you're better off committing to the bit.

Now, back to music.

The band Gunship are not a rap outfit, but seem to have been quite successful with a lot of their sci-fi-themed content, such as this video with 3.9 million views:

They do a good job at finding the balance.

Another musical act, Perturbator, got 5.4 million views with a music video about rogue sentient androids (Perturbator - Sentient, which contains nudity).

The successor series for Standalone Complex, SAC_2045, has the song Millennium Parade - Fly With Me, which is better as rap music than the rap segment of Origa - Player, but isn't cyberpunk-themed directly.

Cyberpunk 2077 has, for example, Konrad OldMoney feat. Taelor Yung - Day of Dead, which is great for an action scene, but also isn't directly cyberpunk:

No Save Point, also from 2077, has a great line, "When a fortune cookie tells me I'm fucked, I just shrug," and ain't that Night City for you? They put some work in on this one, but I don't vibe with it as much musically.

Anyhow, that's why Dawn of a Dark Day is my favorite.

If you'd like, I can explain some of the recent politics of dog-whistles tomorrow or the day after.

[red-viscountess-emika]

a Tridaily Dose of Emika

(because of exams)

programming languages I use

I do programming, sometimes. I will list the languages I know, chronologically.

Scratch (when I was 10 or something)

Processing/weird combination of a Java library and a very shitty integrated code environment that comes with it, or whatever that word is. (when I was 14, maybe??)

Python (I dunno, used it for the first time at 16, I would guess)

C (when I was either 20 or 19)

HTML, CSS, Javascript (when I was 20??)

Haskell (when I was 20 (I am still 20))

So Scratch is just adorable, right??

Processing?? I dunno, it helped me learn the concepts????? It was really weird looking back at it. I feel like I was very shitty, but it had a library to make visual stuff easy, so it worked. I wouldn't know how to use actual Java, though, because classes were an advanced concept for me back then, and I forgot it since, and I don't ever use classes with the other languages I use.

Python sucks so bad, I hate it, but school coerces me into using it sometimes.....

C is my favourite, and the one I'm the best at. It's just very satisfying, I guess. I've been building a datastructure library lately.

HTML and CSS are kinda funny, Javascript sucks, but you need it I guess

Haskell is so cute, I love it, but I suck at it as of now. I had a month orso of using it and then went back to C, but I do plan to learn more of it later on :3 now, I will tell you more about these languages

Scratch is just some little kid who is throwing paint around (they are fine??? like they're a kid.... you can't judge them)

Processing is some friendly old white dude (he is fine)

Python is some 30-year old in lower upper management of some multinational who thinks very highly of himself and stuff (we hate him)

C is a 25-year old non-binary cool person (we like them)

HTML is not a person

CSS is not a person either

Javascript, we don't know enough to tell, and with we, we mean I

Haskell is a 16 or 17 year old alt girl (we like her)

[watchmorecinema]

Normally I just post about movies but I'm a software engineer by trade so I've got opinions on programming too.

Apparently it's a month of code or something because my dash is filled with people trying to learn Python. And that's great, because Python is a good language with a lot of support and job opportunities. I've just got some scattered thoughts that I thought I'd write down.

Python abstracts a number of useful concepts. It makes it easier to use, but it also means that if you don't understand the concepts then things might go wrong in ways you didn't expect. Memory management and pointer logic is so damn annoying, but you need to understand them. I learned these concepts by learning C++, hopefully there's an easier way these days.

Data structures and algorithms are the bread and butter of any real work (and they're pretty much all that come up in interviews) and they're language agnostic. If you don't know how to traverse a linked list, how to use recursion, what a hash map is for, etc. then you don't really know how to program. You'll pretty much never need to implement any of them from scratch, but you should know when to use them; think of them like building blocks in a Lego set.

Learning a new language is a hell of a lot easier after your first one. Going from Python to Java is mostly just syntax differences. Even "harder" languages like C++ mostly just mean more boilerplate while doing the same things. Learning a new spoken language in is hard, but learning a new programming language is generally closer to learning some new slang or a new accent. Lists in Python are called Vectors in C++, just like how french fries are called chips in London. If you know all the underlying concepts that are common to most programming languages then it's not a huge jump to a new one, at least if you're only doing all the most common stuff. (You will get tripped up by some of the minor differences though. Popping an item off of a stack in Python returns the element, but in Java it returns nothing. You have to read it with Top first. Definitely had a program fail due to that issue).

The above is not true for new paradigms. Python, C++ and Java are all iterative languages. You move to something functional like Haskell and you need a completely different way of thinking. Javascript (not in any way related to Java) has callbacks and I still don't quite have a good handle on them. Hardware languages like VHDL are all synchronous; every line of code in a program runs at the same time! That's a new way of thinking.

Python is stereotyped as a scripting language good only for glue programming or prototypes. It's excellent at those, but I've worked at a number of (successful) startups that all were Python on the backend. Python is robust enough and fast enough to be used for basically anything at this point, except maybe for embedded programming. If you do need the fastest speed possible then you can still drop in some raw C++ for the places you need it (one place I worked at had one very important piece of code in C++ because even milliseconds mattered there, but everything else was Python). The speed differences between Python and C++ are so much smaller these days that you only need them at the scale of the really big companies. It makes sense for Google to use C++ (and they use their own version of it to boot), but any company with less than 100 engineers is probably better off with Python in almost all cases. Honestly thought the best programming language is the one you like, and the one that you're good at.

Design patterns mostly don't matter. They really were only created to make up for language failures of C++; in the original design patterns book 17 of the 23 patterns were just core features of other contemporary languages like LISP. C++ was just really popular while also being kinda bad, so they were necessary. I don't think I've ever once thought about consciously using a design pattern since even before I graduated. Object oriented design is mostly in the same place. You'll use classes because it's a useful way to structure things but multiple inheritance and polymorphism and all the other terms you've learned really don't come into play too often and when they do you use the simplest possible form of them. Code should be simple and easy to understand so make it as simple as possible. As far as inheritance the most I'm willing to do is to have a class with abstract functions (i.e. classes where some functions are empty but are expected to be filled out by the child class) but even then there are usually good alternatives to this.

Related to the above: simple is best. Simple is elegant. If you solve a problem with 4000 lines of code using a bunch of esoteric data structures and language quirks, but someone else did it in 10 then I'll pick the 10. On the other hand a one liner function that requires a lot of unpacking, like a Python function with a bunch of nested lambdas, might be easier to read if you split it up a bit more. Time to read and understand the code is the most important metric, more important than runtime or memory use. You can optimize for the other two later if you have to, but simple has to prevail for the first pass otherwise it's going to be hard for other people to understand. In fact, it'll be hard for you to understand too when you come back to it 3 months later without any context.

Note that I've cut a few things for simplicity. For example: VHDL doesn't quite require every line to run at the same time, but it's still a major paradigm of the language that isn't present in most other languages.

Ok that was a lot to read. I guess I have more to say about programming than I thought. But the core ideas are: Python is pretty good, other languages don't need to be scary, learn your data structures and algorithms and above all keep your code simple and clean.

[forever-stuck-on-java-8]

What advice could you give someone learning Java as a first language?

The best advice I can give to new programmers is:

Programming utilizes different problem solving skills that what you are likely used to. It will likely be overwhelming. This normal. It will get better as you grow more familiar with programming and learn new techniques, algorithms and best practices. Remember that this is Skill, and you improve your skill through practice.

DO NOT USE CHATGPT OR OTHER AI TOOLS TO START. If all you're doing is pasting what ChatGPT spits out then you are not really learning. It is more important to understand why you did something over getting a correct answer. You have to be able to defend your code and though process in a corporate setting if you are looking to pursue a career in software. (Think about this like showing your work in math class). When I took AP Comp Sci many moons ago, we used JGrasp a Java editor which is basically fancy notepad with a great debugger. No auto-complete, no code generation, not even spellchecking. When learning a new language you should learning the language, not the tools.

There are multiple correct answers any given problem. Programming is not like math where there is only 1 right answer for the problem. Solving the same problem in multiple ways is great way to expand your toolbox.

Some Java specific things:

If you're just starting, there is lots of AP Comp Sci course material out there. (books, quizzes, youtube, etc). You can surely find one that speaks to you.

If you have the language basics down make small graphical games like checkers, chess, etc in Swing. Its a great way to learn while doing something fun.

[lipshits-continuous]

Prime numbers of the ask game let's go!

This is gonna be a long old post haha /pos

2. What math classes did you do best in?:

It's joint between Analysis in Many Variables (literally just Multivariable calculus, I don't know why they gave it a fancy name) and Complex Analysis. Both of which I got 90% in :))

3. What math classes did you like the most?

Out of the ones I've completely finished: complex analysis

Including the ones I'm taking at the moment:

Topology

5. Are there areas of math that you enjoy? What are they?

Yes! They are Topology and Analysis. Analysis was my favourite for a while but topology is even better! (I still like analysis just as much though, topology is just more). I also really like group theory and linear algebra

7. What do you like about math?

The abstractness is really nice. Like I adore how abstract things can be (which is why I really like topology, especially now we're moving onto the algebraic topology stuff). What's better is when the abstract stuff behaves in a satisfying way. Like the definition of homotopy just behaves so nicely with everything (so far) for example.

11. Tell me a funny math story.

A short one but I am not the best at arithmetic at times. During secondary school we had to do these tests every so often that tested out arithmetic and other common maths skills and during one I confidently wrote 8·3=18. I guess it's not all that funny but ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

13. Do you have any stories of Mathematical failure you’d like to share?

I guess the competition I recently took part in counts as a failure? It's supposed to be a similar difficulty to the Putnam and I'm not great at competition maths anyway. I got 1/60 so pretty bad. But it was still interesting to do and I think I'll try it again next year so not wholly a failure I think

17. Are there any great female Mathematicians (living or dead) you would give a shout-out to?

Emmy Noether is an obvious one but I don't you could understate how cool she is. I won't name my lecturers cause I don't want to be doxxed but I have a few who are really cool! One of them gave a cool talk about spectral geometry the other week!

19. How did you solve it?

A bit vague? Usually I try messing around with things that might work until one of them does work

23. Will P=NP? Why or why not?

Honestly I'm not really that well versed in this problem but from what I understand I sure hope not.

29. You’re at the club and Grigori Perlman brushes his gorgeous locks of hair to the side and then proves your girl’s conjecture. WYD?

✨polyamory✨

31. Can you share a math pickup line?

Are you a subset of a vector space of the form x+V? Because you're affine plane

37. Have you ever used math in a novel or entertaining way?

Hmm not that I can think of /lh

41. Which is better named? The Chicken McNugget theorem? Or the Hairy Ball theorem?

Hairy Ball Theorem

43. Did you ever fail a math class?

Not so far

47. Just how big is a big number?

At least 3 I'd say

53. Do you collect anything that is math-related?

Textbooks! I probably have between 20 and 30 at the moment! 5 of which are about topology :3

59. Can you reccomend any online resources for math?

The bright side of mathematics is a great YouTube channel! There is a lot of variety in material and the videos aren't too long so are a great way to get exposed to new topics

61. Does 6 really *deserve* to be called a perfect number? What the h*ck did it ever do?

I think it needs to apologise to 7 for mistakingly accusing it of eating 9

67. Do you have any math tatoos?

I don't have any tattoos at all /lh

71. 👀

A monad is a monoid in the category of endofunctors

73. Can you program? What languages do you know?

I used to be decent at using Java but I've not done for years so I'm very rusty. I also know very basic python

Thanks for the ask!!

[moonfurthetemmie]

Java (She/they)

The older versions asked Error if she named her clone after coffee or the coding language. Error will not answer, she thinks it’s funnier to keep it a mystery.

Java doesn’t have as bad touch issues as Error, but they do have some verbal tics from their glitching. Apparently being a glitch can do odd things if you try to clone yourself. The tics get a lot worse when they’re stressed or flustered.

Error taught her how to use the strings, but also many fiber crafts. Xena tried to learn too but she didn’t have the patience for it, and Java teases her about it. It’s not that hard girl you just have the patience of an angry rhino.

Java can use a staff, should she need to get in closer, but she’s also very resourceful and will utilize just about anything in her environment to help her and the others in a fight.

Between her and Xena, she’s more likely to try to mediate in a conflict. She’s also more likely to resort to violence than Error. Mostly because Xena keeps picking fights she won’t commit to and Java has to save her fool ass. Error keeps trying to get her to do that Less but with no success.

Cross & Error

These two probably did about second best in terms of parenting. At least, Xena and Java still consider them family. They treated the clones more like little siblings than their kids, though. They were the ones who suggested the parenting support group. 

They are some of the worst role models of everyone. ‘Do as I say not as I do’ but Cross in particular feels really hypocritical so she’s very lenient on it. Xena got her habit of stirring the shit from Cross. And Cross is like ‘listen either commit to the bit or stop goading people into trying to kick your ass’

Error tries to set a better example but she’s only slightly better.

They both try to make up for it by hanging out with the kids/clones and spend time with them. Xena and Java tend to call them their aunts.

Other Stuff:

I somehow forgot error's eyes were different colors and at first made Java's blue. i think i was thinking of Koroit. I realized what I was doing and immediately had flash backs to that one person who thought Byte had blue eyes

Java's alignment is chaotic neutral

error doesn't Big Stick as well as Java, but she does okay. Well enough that she can help Java with their training. She thinks it's a good idea to have an extra weapon skill just in case, anyways.

Xena and Java have matching tattoos on their lower shins! It was Xena’s first one and she was scared to go alone and asked Java to come with her. 

Java has a pretty long scar over their chest from a sparring accident with Xena. It’s an old scar, and the initial wound wasn’t as bad as it looked, but Xena still feels horrible about it.

Also Java’s hair is actually really long and in a big bushy ponytail

[douchebagbrainwaves]

HOLDING A STARTUP IDEAS

It was no coincidence that the first yuppies worked in fields where it was easy to measure that. Like the creators of sitcoms or junk food or package tours, Java's designers were consciously designing a product for people not as smart as them. What do people really mean by it? The best programming languages have been developed by outsiders. That is a fundamental change. Within a year you'll know if they do. 12454646 investment 0. This is not just that it will help them to see through intellectually dishonest arguments. That phenomenon is only going to become more pronounced. Making a new search engine means competing with Google, and Facebook all began this way. To us that's positive evidence an idea is good. But hunter gatherers didn't treat land, for example, does not imply that you have to meet a predefined spec is testing slightly the wrong thing.

If you knew about all the things we describe as addictive are. Another thing I may try in the future will probably look something like this: Hey there. On the hacker radar screen, Perl is as big as Apple, and they have an uncanny tendency to push things in the right direction rather than the writer. 055427782 examples 0. If you tried to squeeze the company for more money, you were squeezing the organization that was going to take care of you. I've paid close attention to any evidence I could get on the question, from formal studies to anecdotes about individual projects. Individualism has gone, never to return. Startups are fragile plants—seedlings, in fact. No other computer manufacturer had ever been able to outsell them. Their bonuses depend on this year's revenues, and the language won't let you? And of course if they continued to spam me or a network I was part of, Hostex itself would be recognized as a spam term. They can be considered in this algorithm by treating them as virtual words.

Young professionals were paying their dues, working their way up the ladder. And more to the point where they would do a Series A round is the first round of venture funding for a Web-based startup get spent on today? Likewise, the reason we hear about Java all the time is not because it has something to say, and the bureaucratic obstacles all medical startups face, they'll be going against thousands of years of medical tradition. One reason is that supplier networks take a while to evolve. A round. The other is the sense we mean when we talk about the normal operating range of a piece of machinery: what works best. If you don't want to. I would be very interested to see them. For example, journalism is in free fall at the moment. Deregulation also contributed to the company's revenue. It can be either a compliment or an insult.

Even if it's the right thing, which is more than they had been getting. Your ideas about chat apps are just as screwed, but they were probably pretty similar. A song on an iPod's disk is merely stored on it. And then there is the question of whether anyone urgently needs what you plan to write about these issues, as far as I can tell, succinctness power. It compressed us economically too, and on both ends. This by itself is not the end of the spectrum are crack and meth. If you wanted to go. You'll be better off thinking directly about what users want. But there will probably always remain some residual demand for conventional drama, where you sit passively and watch as a plot happens. Result: if it can't contain exciting sales pitches, so unless your regular mail is all sales pitches, spam becomes less effective as a programming language. A complex macro may have to save many times its own length to be justified.

That was not a natural move for Microsoft. Metrics Small in what sense though? Universities seem the place to start looking for ideas is things you need. The most successful startups almost all begin this way. In art, mediums like embroidery and mosaic work well if you know beforehand what you want to find startup ideas, you're probably better off thinking directly about what users need. I'm more hopeful about Bayesian filters, it would not have been what you wanted to hear. The most interesting subset may be those in their early twenties don't start startups is that they get paid up front. This is not just that it will be accepted even if its spam probability is from a neutral. I read it in high school. On the hacker radar screen, Perl is as big as Apple. DH6.

When aimed squarely at the original argument, it can be convincing. The most successful startups generally ride some wave bigger than themselves, it could be a legitimate reason for arguing against something slightly different from what the original author said: when you feel that? The author's main point. I'm eager to learn it. If this were true, Yahoo would be first in line to buy Suns; but when I worked there, the servers were all Intel boxes running FreeBSD. Again by trial and error I chose. I don't think it takes years to learn how to program. When you're abusing the legal system by trying to use mass lawsuits against randomly chosen people as a form of exemplary punishment, or lobbying for laws that would break the Internet if they passed, that's ipso facto evidence you're using a definition of property be whatever they wanted. But it cost her a few days of terror.

As a child I read a book of stories about successful startups that began when the founders had what seemed a crazy idea but just knew it was promising. But they have to. This seems to me that Microsoft had lost their way was when they decided to get into the search business. How important is it? Google. They were professionals working in fields like law, finance, and consulting. When you are designing a new language, you're constantly comparing two languages—the fewer businesses will find it worth their while to send spam. I could say it became a gateway into a wider world, but also that it makes life locally more efficient, that seems strictly better. And if you want to know what they're going to get. You'd expect big startup ideas to be attractive, but actually they tend to repel you. Indeed, you can often do it better if you're not. They'd prefer not to deal with tedious problems or get involved in messy ways with the real world.

[hiringjournal]

Hiring XML Developers: Skills, Roles, and Best Practices

Do you still need to hire XML engineers in 2025, given the prevalence of cloud-native apps, APIs, and JSON? Yes, to put it succinctly. Critical systems in sectors like publishing, healthcare, banking, and corporate software are still powered by XML. XML is utilized behind the scenes in many platforms that computer organizations use on a regular basis, from setting up data feeds to organizing complicated papers. 

Consider that selecting the appropriate developer could mean the difference between hours of data pandemonium and a smooth integration before assuming it's a legacy ability. Let’s look at what are the specifics that you need to pay attention to when hiring these experts.

Why the Right XML Expertise Still Matters in Modern Development

What Does an XML Developer Actually Do?

Using Extensible Markup Language (XML), XML developers oversee the organization, conversion, and integration of data across systems. Their responsibilities frequently overlap with those of backend engineers and system integrators. They create scripts to validate structures using DTDs or XML Schema, convert XML using XSLT, and guarantee adherence to industry standards.

You are searching for someone who can work with APIs, provide data feeds, and keep systems interoperable when you hire XML developers. They are frequently in charge of automating catalogue updates or optimizing content delivery across many platforms in industries like publishing and e-commerce.

Key Skills to Look For

A proficient XML developer ought to be at ease with:

Tools for XML processing and validation

Data manipulation with XSLT

XQuery and XPath for queries and navigation

Definition and adherence to the schema

Integration with Python, Java, and.NET, among other programming languages

It also helps to be conversant with REST APIs, JSON, and databases (both SQL and NoSQL). Instead of confining the position to markup languages, firms frequently hire software developers with XML knowledge because many XML developers collaborate closely with backend teams.

Should You Hire Remote Developers for XML Work?

Of course. Tasks involving XML frequently have stated scopes, such as creating a feed, altering documents, or verifying structures. For these activities, remote cooperation works effectively. When the work is project-based, many tech organizations opt to hire remote developers with expertise in XML and associated technologies.

You may access international talent with experience in your particular business by working remotely. Finding someone with the appropriate specialized capabilities outside of your local market is more likely, regardless of whether you're working with digital publishing workflows or financial reporting systems.

Best Practices When Hiring XML Talent

Clarity is necessary when hiring for a specialized position like XML. 

Start with a clear job description that outlines the kinds of integrations, transformations, and data structures your systems need. 

Make it clear which systems or tools (such as Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle) your XML workflows will interact with.

Technical evaluations are crucial. Think about brief test activities that evaluate XSLT, schema validation, or XML to JSON conversion. 

Additionally, as your XML developer will probably collaborate extensively with other engineering positions, evaluate your communication skills.

Consult a partner agency or specialized recruiter if you're unsure how to handle the hiring procedure. They can assist you in hiring XML developers who comprehend the data structure and compliance requirements of your sector in addition to being technically skilled.

Closing Thoughts

Even though it might not make the news, XML is still very much in use today. It is still a key component of many data-driven systems that are utilized by tech firms all over the world. The choice to hire XML developers is still a wise, calculated one, regardless of whether you're standardizing data exchange or connecting platforms.

The correct hire can maintain the efficiency and cleanliness of your systems with the correct combination of technical expertise and domain understanding.

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Software Development vs. Web Development: Which Career is Better?

If you're choosing between software development and web development as a career path, here's the straight answer: both are excellent choices with high demand and rewarding prospects. But the "better" option depends on your interests, skills, and long-term goals. While top-tier institutions like IITs and NITs offer strong foundations in both, many of the best private engineering colleges in Odisha also provide solid programs that prepare students for either path—including colleges like NMIET, which often come up in discussions around tech education in the region.

Let’s Start with the Basics

Software Development is about building computer programs that run on desktops, mobile devices, and embedded systems. This includes everything from operating systems and games to enterprise applications and mobile apps.

Web Development, on the other hand, is focused on creating websites and web applications. This includes the front-end (what users see) and the back-end (the server, database, and application logic).

Though both fields overlap in some areas, their day-to-day tasks and required skill sets can be quite different.

Career Scope & Opportunities

Software Developers often work on large-scale applications, system architecture, cloud-based services, AI models, and mobile app development. Big tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft hire software developers with strong knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, C++, and frameworks like Spring, .NET, or TensorFlow.

In contrast, Web Developers may work in design agencies, startups, or large IT companies. The rise of eCommerce, online platforms, and SaaS (Software as a Service) has skyrocketed the demand for full-stack web developers who are well-versed in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, and Django.

While software roles may offer slightly higher starting packages on average, web development allows quicker entry into freelance and entrepreneurial ventures. If you're someone who wants to build and launch your own website or startup, web development might feel more rewarding early on.

Learning Curve & Technical Skills

If you're aiming for software development, you'll need a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, system design, and object-oriented programming. Most competitive coding platforms and tech interviews test heavily in these areas. Colleges that emphasize logical thinking and core computer science principles are a good fit.

In comparison, web development tends to have a faster learning curve. You can build and deploy simple web apps within weeks, which can be very motivating early in your career. However, mastering modern frameworks, performance optimization, security, and scalability still requires serious effort and continuous learning.

Some of the best private engineering colleges in Odisha are now updating their curriculum to include both paths. For instance, institutions like NMIET focus on practical coding labs and project-based learning—whether you're building mobile apps, designing web interfaces, or working on machine learning projects.

Job Roles You Can Expect

Software Development Roles:

Software Engineer

Mobile App Developer

Game Developer

Embedded Systems Engineer

Data Engineer

Web Development Roles:

Front-End Developer

Back-End Developer

Full-Stack Developer

UI/UX Developer

Web App Developer

Companies like Cognizant, Capgemini, and IBM (which also recruit from colleges like NMIET) have openings in both domains, depending on the project requirements.

Industry Demand & Future Outlook

The demand for both careers is strong and projected to grow. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, software developer jobs are expected to grow by 25% between 2022 and 2032. Web development is also expected to grow by 16% in the same period—faster than most other occupations.

AI, IoT, and cloud computing are expanding the horizons for software developers, while the no-code/low-code movement, headless CMS, and progressive web apps are shaping the future of web development.

It’s worth noting that companies today appreciate hybrid skill sets. A web developer who understands backend logic or a software engineer who can deploy code via cloud platforms stands out.

Which Should You Choose?

Here’s a simple way to decide:

Go for software development if you love problem-solving, want to build complex systems, and enjoy algorithmic thinking.

Pick web development if you enjoy creativity, visual design, rapid prototyping, and like seeing results fast.

Neither path is inferior. What matters is consistency and continuous learning.

If you’re still unsure, choose a college that allows you to explore both. For example, a student from a Bhubaneswar-based institute like NMIET might start with web development projects in the first year and transition to mobile app development or AI systems by their final year. That’s the beauty of today’s learning environment—it's flexible if the foundation is strong.

Final Thoughts

Software development and web development both offer exciting, future-proof careers. Your choice should align with your interests, not just industry trends or package comparisons. Fortunately, many of the best private engineering colleges in Odisha offer specializations, hands-on learning, and placement opportunities in both domains.

Whether you're aiming to work with a global tech giant or build your own digital product, both paths can take you there—as long as you're ready to learn, build, and adapt.

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Victoria en France: Week 17

Ciao from Palermo airport. Unfortunately this is one of my last blog posts, because I am officially within the last 2 weeks of my program!

Classes

This week was a busy week of classes, especially on Monday when I had 10 hours! I’ve been working a lot on the Java project- in class, at a library in Paris, and in the airport. My roommate and I are making an app where you can track what countries you’ve been to, and I am working on the user accounts - login, registration, connecting with friends, storing user data, etc. I have been using Firebase by Google, and it’s been great to get this new experience. 

I’ve also been working really hard at microprocessors, since that is a challenging class. My friends and I have been slowly going through our project both inside and outside of class, and things are starting to make more sense. Our project uses both C and assembly code, and we are working on sending signals to a serial plotter.

This week will be our last week of classes before finals. Thankfully, the schedule doesn’t look too busy, so I am planning to spend time in Paris studying and working on my final assignments.

Getting ready to return home

Today marks 4 months since I arrived in Europe. Honestly, the thought of going back to the States is kind of weird to me. What do you mean everyone will speak my language? I’m going to miss the food and that people dress more nicely here, especially in Paris. I think I’m going to be noticing the small cultural differences for a while after I get back.

Since I’m leaving soon, I’m definitely going to spend as much time with my friends as possible. We have plans to see each other once the program is over, but after seeing them almost every day and traveling with them almost every weekend, it’s going to be hard to say goodbye. 

I am feeling ready to go back to America and spend the summer there, though. I am going to try to find a French show to watch, that way I can continue to be immersed in the language and keep working towards fluency.

Palermo!

This week, we had another long weekend due to there being another national holiday on Thursday. I was originally going to go to Greece with my friends, but I had issues booking my flights. So, I did my first and only solo trip of the semester. Most of my friends have already solo travelled and really loved it. I went to Palermo, Sicily, and I loved it so much! It's definitely one of my favorite places I've been to. Not only is there beautiful architecture and lots of sunshine, it is on the coast and surrounded by mountains. I think Palermo wins best food I’ve had abroad and city I most want to back to. Also, Sicily is right up there with Morocco for prettiest nature.

I got over 90,000 steps over my 3 days in Palermo, as I experienced the city very thoroughly. Even though I saw a ton of stuff, I still have a long list of things I want to do when I go back. Palermo is a beautiful city, full of history and culture. My favorite thing about it is its liveliness. Everyone eats, drinks, and hangs out on the streets. There is music everywhere - there are always people performing and people love to sing and dance along. It’s a city that’s bound to make you smile.

Some things I did were going on a free walking tour, visiting the Capuchin Catacombs, climbing a mountain for an amazing view of the entire city and coastline, checking out the Palermo Cathedral, botanical gardens, and No Mafia Memorial, and enjoying walking down the streets!

I also booked an excursion to see more of Sicily. They took us to Segesta, where there were ancient ruins of a theater and a temple. We got to see the salt pans in Trapani and the medieval city of Erice, which is on top of a mountain. These places were pretty cool, but the best part of the day was just seeing the Sicilian countryside. I was as in awe as I was in Morocco. The hills and mountains are so beautiful and the Mediterranean was so stunning and blue!

Sicily is known for its food, and I made it my mission to try as much Sicilian food as possible. I’m vegetarian, and it turns out Sicilian food is very vegetarian friendly. Eggplant is one of my favorite foods, and it’s very common in Sicily, which was great. 

Aranchine: fried rice balls and you can choose between different kinds. These were my favorite they are so yummy

Panelle (chickpea) and Crocchè (potato): also fried, the panelle was especially delicious 

Granita: similar to Italian ice

Minni di Sant’Agata: yummy cookie-like pastry 

Busiate (Sicilian pasta shaped like a telephone cord) alla Trapanese (bc I was in Trapani. I also tried it alla Norma, and that was reallyyyyy good but I didn't get a picture)

Pizza (duh)

Cannoli are from Sicily, and I had the best cannolo of my life on this trip. At a former nun convent, the recipe books have been preserved from medieval times. So, this bakery in the convent bakes pastries the original way the nuns did! This cannolo was amazing and definitely lives up to the “best in the world” claim. Also, these things are huge. After buying your sweets, you can enjoy them in a pretty garden.

I went to Italy 4 times this semester to visit 6 different cities, and these were some of my best trips. I love Italy so much and hope to keep going back throughout my life. The scenery, food, and culture are all so amazing!

I am looking forward to wrapping up classes, one last quick trip, and making the most of my final moments in Paris this week. I have had such an amazing semester, and ready for another great week!

À Plus,

Victoria Vizza

Electrical Engineering 

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Which Programming Language Should You Learn in School?

If you're in school and wondering which programming language to delve into first, well, you're not alone. One can say that the world of code is vast, but let's make it simpler and break it down, allowing you to consider what might go into this choice of language.

Start with the Basics: Why Learn Programming in School?

In school, people learn how to program to develop their problem-solving skills and logical thinking, and in the process open themselves to a variety of career choices. Instead, one might wonder: Which language should be the first one to get started with?

Best Languages to Learn in School

1. Python-The All-Rounder

For the complete beginner, Python is your best ally. Its syntax is very straightforward and reads almost like plain English, making it an easy language to grasp. It's all about the web, data science, AI, automation-you name it!

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2. Java-For a Strong Foundation

Though it might be more complex than Python, Java is the most powerful under the sun. It teaches you object-oriented concepts and is widely spread in things like enterprise software, Android apps, and back ends.

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3. JavaScript-If You Love the Web

Building a website or application? Then JavaScript is the application layer for the web and really opens up opportunities for frontend or full stack development.

4. Scratch-For an Absolute Beginner

Middle schoolers and beginners will find Scratch a wonderful visual tool to understand coding logic before moving on to text-based programming.

5. C Programming – For Competitive Coders

It gets students on track in understanding the nuts and bolts of programming: memory management techniques, the logic behind it, and system-level thinking. This makes an excellent choice for those who want to do competitive programming and delve into some basic computer sciences.

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So: Which One Should You Pick?

Elementary (Grade 6–9): Begins with Scratch or Python

Intermediate (Grade 10–12): Move to Java or JavaScript depending on your interests.

Tech Enthusiasts: Use C++ for competitive programming, or link HTML/CSS with JavaScript for web development.

Concluding Thoughts

Choose a language according to your goals, but anything very easy (like Python) will get you a quick confidence boost. Upon that, you can later go on to more sultry languages or just explore. Remember, the intention is not to learn everything right there; it is to take the first step and keep moving.

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Programming is the most important part of building any website. Website designers and developers need to learn programming and coding when they are taking the course on programming for website building. Apart from the regular courses, there are certain interactive websites also available on the internet that help you learn and gain more knowledge over and above your regular course. As a learner, it is recommended to visit these websites if you want to learn more about programming. This article gives you some basic information about some of those interactive websites that help you sharpen your existing knowledge of programming. You may choose from many of the best programming languages you like and more. Best Websites To Learn Multiple Programming Languages Interactively Codecademy Are you interested in learning to code for programming? This website is the best one for you to choose from. This website is featured as one of the top 50 sites in Times in 2013. The interactive learning sessions of this website can make anyone learning the coding as long as they feel positive. CodeCombat This is one of a kind website where the learners can learn coding though playing a multiplayer coding strategy game. The learners have fun and at the same time learning to code in Python and JavaScript from this interactive website. The aim of the founders of this website was to make the users happy while learning TeamTreehouse Learn web designing and development through this interactive website. The website has video tutorials for its students to help them learn about HTML and Ruby. You can watch these videos to learn and later you can take the exercises to test your knowledge and learning from the session. CodePad CodePad is an online compiler and collaboration tool that can be used to learn and execute the programs in many languages including C, C++, PHP, Python, Ruby and more. CodingBat It is a playground for online code testing with a plethora of tutorials as well as help videos for codes for the programming languages Java and Python. It is a free site for developing your coding skills. You can type the code online in the text editor and click on Run to compile your code online. Repl.it It provides an online environment for exploring many programming languages and has an online code editor. Additionally, it has interpreter engines written in JavaScript for over 15 programming languages. The interpreters run on the user’s computer. Ideone It is an online debugging and compiler tool that allows compiling as well as executing it online in more than 60 programming languages such as Java, C#, C, Pascal. You need to select a programming language and then type the code in the text editor, and subsequently run the code by clicking on the 'Run' button. Codeschool It teaches various web technologies on the web browser through screencasts, coding challenges and video lessons for languages such as JavaScript, Ruby, HTML/CSS, and C. WiBit.net It is a video tutorial website which provides free computer programming courses in programming languages like C++, C, and Obj-C. Very soon, it would include the same for Java. The tutorials provide resources for fast learning of the languages. Best Websites To Learn Ruby Interactively RailsForZombies.org The upgraded website enables the learners to learn Ruby on Rails directly in the browsers with no additional settings. This interactive website ensures fun in the learning for the learners and there is no need to worry about configuration. The video tutorials with the exercises are great resources for learning. CodeLearn This website enables the learner to learn Ruby on Rails by creating an app directly on the browser. The website offers hassle-free virtual server along with great tutorials that ease the learning of rails. The user need not to an experienced professional to use the tutorials.

RubyMonk Do you want to learn Ruby? Learn it here. Whether you just want to learn Ruby for fun or for a new job or just to experience it – this website is the best place for you to start. The website offers various Ruby learning courses like Ruby Primer, Accent, Metaprogramming, and others. TryRuby This website enables the learner to learn the basics of Ruby language on the browser itself. The learner just needs to have 15 minutes of time in hand in order to write Ruby coding on the web browser and learn through the interactive website. Best Websites to Learn Python Interactively Python is the preferred language of many web developers who like a quick and scalable web application. There are many good books available to learn python from scratch. On the other hand, Python also has a big community that has generated tons of free tutorials and resources for Python developers. Below mentioned websites are focused on interactive teaching inside the client web browser. LearnPython This is a free interactive Python learning tutorial. This Python tutorial was developed to offer interactive learning to learners who want to learn Python. The tutorials contain both basic and advance course materials hence facilitating both beginners and experienced professionals in Python programming techniques. Pyschools Preschools is a website with many python basic tutorials and interactive exercise to practice your python skills. Python Anywhere This website provides a cloud-based environment for Python developers to develop and deploy Python application in the cloud. Trypython.jcubic It is an interactive online interpreter for the Python Programming language, it's interactive and AJAX is driven and uses a plug-in called JQuery Terminal Emulator. Python is an object-oriented programming language that can be tried out directly from the web browser. Useful Web Sites To Learn Other Programming Languages Learn-C.org This is a free interactive C learning tutorial for the people who want to learn C programming. The website offers both beginners and advances course on C programming, which helps both types of learners whether they are beginner or professional. Learning through this website will not require anything to be downloaded. LearnJavaOnline This is a free interactive Java learning tutorial website for all. It does not matter whether you are a professional or a novice in Java. The intent of this website is to offer to learn to everyone who wants to learn Java. The tutorial contains both basic and advanced level tutorials. If you decide to learn Java, you must also check out our tips for beginners to learn Java and dozens of other free resources to learn Java on web. TryHaskell This is an interactive tutorial on your browser itself. You can just type in your Haskell expressions in the box provided and the website throws you the result. The School of Haskell contains all practical tutorials for the learners to read and learn as ease. SQLZoo This is a website that offers step-by-step tutorials with live interpreters. The learner can learn SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2, and PostgreSQL through this interactive learning website. The website contains a great variety of tutorial materials and that are designed for both beginners and advanced level professionals. Coder Byte Coder byte is a programming challenge and competitions website. This site also provides a programming-related discussion forum to ask for programming problem solutions. CSS3 Please It is a new online web-based tool which generates cross-browser rules for the language CSS. Whenever you make any changes in the rules on the left side of the web page, there is an automatic change in the element. Dabblet It is an interactive online tool for those beginners who want to know about the latest CSS styles and the HTML5 tags. You don’t have to use any prefixes. You can quickly test the code snippets of the CSS online using this tool.

W3Schools It is an information website for web developers and contains references and tutorials like CSS, HTML, JQuery, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL. The website derives its name from the World Wide Web. It has an online editor tool and hence is web-based. JSFiddle It is an online playground for web developers. JSFiddle has an online editor for running web snippets in JavaScript and HTML. It helps to detect the bugs in the snippets and supports several frameworks as well. Golang It is a website where you can learn the Go Programming language. You can write your code in the online code editor and run the program online. You can download the Go compiler from this site. The site also contains lessons on Go. Ocamlpro This website provides online tutorials to learn the programming language Ocaml. You can drag and drop the programming files in a designated area and get your codes tested. It essentially helps you to increase your efficiency in writing codes. Legacy Sites: Not Live Anymore Tryfsharp Tryfsharp is a website for learning the programming language F#. You can create your F# codes, save them with a nickname in the site itself; explore the world of F#. You can also create F# scripts in the editor window online without saving it. Hackety-Hack It is an open source application in Ruby for teaching users on how to create software and combines an Integrated Development Environment with lessons. It is a platform independent desktop application which can integrate with a website so that Hackers can discuss what they have learned and given their feedback. The users need to install the application on their machine. TLisp It is an online interpreter for the Lisp Programming language where you can enter an expression in Lisp in the text area and check the expression by clicking on the “Evaluate” button. You might have to download additional plug-ins. LearnStreet This website was an online education website meant for computer programmers. The beginner level courses for Ruby, Python, and JavaScript were offered by this website. The interactive learning technology of this website creates interest among the learners. The website also features video tutorials as well. Trypython.org It is an interactive interpreter for the Python Programming language on the web browser. There is an interactive Python Programming online tutorial as well, which you can run on your browser. Try.jQuery This is an interactive website that contains videos, interactive challenges in the form of consoles and also enables the learner to practice codes in the browser itself. You need only 3 hours to complete the entire activity. The website currently uses jQuery 2.0 for its functions. jQuery is one of the most popular Javascript frameworks. There are many more free tutorials and useful resources available for jQuery developers. If you decide to learn jQuery, we recommend you to also refer some of the good books on jQuery. C++ Interactive Exercises These exercises give an introduction to the C++ Programming language with explanatory texts, exercises and examples of C++ programs. It is web-based and you can execute the programs by clicking the “Start Exercise” button in the website itself. 4Clojure Clojure helps the programmers who would want to master the language Clojure through the interactive problems available on the website. It is a web-based resource and you can enter the missing code in the space provided, just click on “Run” to see the output. Try Clojure It contains an introduction to the programming language Clojure and has been designed for the beginners to get an idea about the language. The Interpreter on the website though has limited functionality. It has been written in JavaScript and Clojure. JSJack It was written to provide a concept and a synopsis to programming in JavaScript. It used to develop the best problem-solving skills for creating a program to play Blackjack.

All the codes are written in the web browser so you can view the results instantly. Try.Github.io This website can enable you to learn Git in 15 minutes. The interactive website has the code entering window embedded in the browser itself that enables the learners and users to try their codes live in the Octobox and fetch the result out of it. Article Updates Article Updated on September 2021. Some HTTP links are updated to HTTPS. Updated broken links with latest URLs. Some minor text updates done. Content validated and updated for relevance in 2021. Updated in June 2019: Removed unwanted links.  Updated in May 2019: Minor changes and updates to the introduction section. Images are updated to HTTPS.

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What is Codeless Automation and How its work?

As software development cycles grow faster and more continuous, testing needs to move at the same velocity. Traditional automation—powerful though it is—can become a bottleneck when only a small group of engineers can write and maintain test scripts. Enter codeless test automation, a modern answer to the challenge of scaling quality across teams without requiring everyone to write code.

But codeless is more than just a buzzword—done right, it’s a collaborative, intelligent, and scalable testing methodology that’s redefining how organizations approach QA.

What Is Codeless Test Automation?

Codeless test automation refers to the use of platforms and tools that allow testers to create, execute, and maintain automated tests without writing traditional programming code. Instead of scripting in languages like Java or Python, testers interact with:

Drag-and-drop interfaces

Pre-built test blocks or visual workflows

Natural language inputs or behavior-driven design formats (like Gherkin)

These tools abstract the code behind the scenes, allowing both technical and non-technical team members to contribute to the automation process.

Low-Code vs. No-Code vs. Codeless Automation: Understanding the Differences

Although often used interchangeably, these terms are not the same:

Low-Code Automation provides a blend—it offers visual interfaces but also allows code injections for complex conditions. Perfect for semi-technical testers who want both control and ease.

No-Code Automation eliminates code entirely. It's built for business users and testers with no programming background. Simplicity is the goal—but often at the cost of flexibility.

Codeless Automation, as a broader term, may incorporate both low-code and no-code options. It focuses on abstracting complexity while still offering enough control for power users when needed.

Read also: Best Automation Testing Tools

How Does Codeless Testing Work?

Let’s walk through how a modern codeless automation platform functions:

1. Test Creation

You begin by interacting with the application under test (AUT)—clicking, typing, or performing other actions. The tool records these actions and translates them into a structured test case. Some platforms also allow building tests visually—connecting steps like flowchart blocks or writing plain English test scenarios.

2. Object Recognition

Modern tools use AI-powered selectors or smart locators that adapt when UI elements change. This is crucial because flaky tests are often caused by fragile selectors.

3. Test Data Integration

Need to run the same test for different user types or datasets? Codeless tools can link to spreadsheets, databases, or data generators—without scripting loops or variables.

4. Execution & Scheduling

Tests can be executed locally, on the cloud, or across real devices and browsers. You can schedule them daily or hook them into CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

5. Reporting & Analysis

Post-execution, you get visual dashboards, logs, screenshots, and detailed analytics. Some tools even auto-file bugs in Jira when a test fails.

Which Tests Are Best Suited for Codeless Automation?

Not every test type fits codeless automation. It shines in areas like:

• UI Regression Tests

When your product UI evolves frequently, regression test coverage can grow exponentially. Codeless tools make it easier to keep up without burning out your dev team.

• Smoke Tests

Want to validate login, dashboard loading, or payment gateway availability with every build? Codeless tools help you get quick feedback without writing dozens of scripts.

• End-to-End User Journeys

For tests that simulate real-world user paths—like signing up, purchasing a product, and logging out—codeless testing maps these flows efficiently and understandably.

• Cross-Browser / Device Testing

Codeless platforms often integrate with device farms (like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs), letting you run the same test across multiple environments without duplication.

When Not to Use Codeless Automation

Despite its power, codeless isn’t a silver bullet.

Highly complex workflows involving encrypted data, chained APIs, or backend validations still need traditional scripting.

Performance testing, load testing, and deep service-layer tests are beyond the reach of most codeless tools.

If your team needs 100% control over logic, libraries, and exceptions, coded automation is still king.

Final Thoughts

Codeless automation is about making test automation accessible, collaborative, and scalable. It’s not about replacing developers—it's about enabling QA teams to move faster and contribute earlier.

When adopted strategically, codeless testing can reduce time-to-market, increase test coverage, and empower entire teams to contribute to quality.

Want to Get Started With Codeless Automation?

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How to Choose the Best Software Development Company in Gurgaon for Your Business

In today's digital era, having the right software solutions can give your business a significant competitive edge. Whether you need a mobile application, a web platform, or enterprise software, partnering with a reliable Software Development Company in Gurgaon is crucial. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect fit for your business needs. This guide will help you make an informed decision.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Software Development Company

1. Experience and Expertise

The most important thing to verify is the experience of the company. An established company with years of experience software development in Gurugram will have the expertise and experience to manage your project efficiently. Check their portfolio to evaluate their expertise in various industries and technologies.

2. Technical Skills and Technologies Used

A best software development company in Gurugram will have a robust team with expertise in new technologies such as AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and so on. Make sure the company has developers with expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, PHP, and frameworks such as React or Angular, based on your project needs.

3. Client Reviews and Testimonials

Before making a decision, review feedback from previous clients. Platforms like Clutch, GoodFirms, and Google Reviews can provide insights into the company’s reputation. Positive reviews and high ratings indicate reliability and professionalism.

4. Customization and Scalability

Your company may require a one-of-a-kind solution instead of a standard solution. Custom software development in Gurgaon guarantees the software is created to your specifications. Also, think about if the company has the ability to scale the software in the future as your business expands.

5. Communication and Support

Good communication is essential for the success of the project. Regular updates and feedback should be welcomed by the company. Support and maintenance after development are also important to avoid any hassles after deployment.

6. Cost and Budget Considerations

Though cost shouldn't be the sole determining factor, it's also essential to find a firm offering quality services that fit within your budget. Ask for quotations from several custom software development  companies in Gurgaon and compare what they offer.

7. Security and Compliance

Data security is topmost in software development. Have the company adhere to the best security practices and industry standards such as GDPR or ISO certifications to secure your business data.

Best 5 FAQs About Choosing a Software Development Company in Gurgaon

1. How do I choose the most suitable software development company for my business?

Seek experience, technical skills, customer reviews, and their capacity to provide tailored solutions. A good company should have a common goal with your business.

2. How much does it cost to outsource a software development company in Gurgaon?

The pricing depends on project complexity, technology stack, and business reputation. It is advisable to request multiple quotations and compare them to the delivered services.

3. Is it possible to have a tailored software solution tailored to my business requirements?

Yes, most businesses offer custom software development, guaranteeing the software fulfills your specific business needs and grows as your business expands.

4. How long does it take to develop software?

The duration is based on the scope of the project, features, and technology. On average, it may take weeks or months.

5. Do software development companies offer post-launch support?

Yes, companies generally offer maintenance and support services to keep the software running smoothly and updated with the latest technologies.

Conclusion

Selecting the appropriate software development company in Gurgaon is a significant business decision for any company seeking to utilize technology for expansion. By weighing aspects such as experience, scalability, cost, and security, you can identify a good partner that suits your business requirements. Research thoroughly, compare, and choose a firm that matches your vision and objectives.

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