Weekend Developer

Weekend Developer is a Substack focused on guiding aspiring and current software developers towards professional growth through coding best practices, career advice, and productivity strategies. It emphasizes mastering programming languages, understanding software development principles, and addressing common challenges like imposter syndrome, motivation, and technical debt.

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[Video] How GitHub Changed Their Approach to Processing 300 Million Pushes Every Day?

0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 24

Break down complex classes into smaller, more manageable pieces to make testing easier
Consider making tightly coupled systems asynchronous to improve performance and reduce waiting times
Break down large processes into modular components to simplify testing and maintenance