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You’re typing.
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In 1976, Michael Fagan published “Design and Code Inspections to Reduce Errors in Program Development” in the IBM Systems Journal.
Dec 26, 2025 • Kent Beck
The Bet On Juniors Just Got Better
Why genies can make hiring juniors more profitable, & what you need to change to get there
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Why Does Development Slow?
It's the options
Nov 19, 2025 • Kent Beck
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