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How to handle divide by zero in a language that doesn’t support exceptions?

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How to implement a self-destruct feature into free trial software?

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Why is multiple inheritance so abhorred?

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Why is it so hard to make a Java program appear native?

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Keep a programming language backwards compatible or fix its flaws?

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Should you go forward with a project if the code isn’t clean?

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Is there a benefit to compiling your code as you go?

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Should I break up code commits?

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Am I being taken advantage of during the job application test?

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Should I follow the normal path or fail early?

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Why is software OS specific?

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Why throw early and catch late?

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How do you avoid being forked into oblivion?

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How to manage accidental complexity in software projects?

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Why was the first compiler written before the first interpreter?

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How do I remember what I was working on and why several months ago?

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Why is polling accepted in Web development?

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In a dynamically typed language, is it a bad idea to return different data...

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Client-side coding: How to prevent malicious use?

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Should commit history be used to convey critical information to developers?

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