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Whenever an activity occurs in repetition, such as programming, patterns emerge and can be documented. The benefits of documenting and using software design patterns are well established, as are some ...

This 12-part blog series is designed to answer this question by providing guidance on data modeling patterns for 12 common use cases. To help you get to a blog that can help you build now, the ...

The self-assembly of block copolymer thin films can generate dense nanoscale patterns over large areas 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. When directed by a sparse topographic or chemical template, the block copolymers ...

Structured software is based on a plan that considers the specific requirements of a system and translates them into loosely coupled components. In collaborative software development, development ...

Some of the tools you use in building applications also apply as you build out your services. The Single Responsibility Principle (SRP), for example, makes as much sense at the service level as it ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with two other international consumer protection networks, announced on Thursday the results of a study into the use of “dark patterns” — or manipulative ...

The job of the EJB developer is constantly challenging, making the task of designing maintainable and scalable systems difficult without a clear set of best practices to follow. It is with this and ...