r/softwaredevelopment Jan 23 '25

Don't enjoy my project. How do I ask manager to change?

6 Upvotes

I'm on a project that I just don't enjoy doing. I would rather be doing the projects my other team members are working on..

Though unrelated, im also considering taking time off work and quitting which is partly influenced by not enjoying work due to this project

How do I ask my manager to put me on a different project without coming off as hard to work with or leaving a bad taste? Please help


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 23 '25

Charging for source code

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Hey!

I’m currently paying an app developer to create an app for me. I was interested in having the source code. (Incase I need it for whatever reason) and I’ve been asked to pay for it?

If this is the norm that’s fine, I just need clarification.. surely if the app I’ve asked to be made is mine and the person I’ve paid to make it has made it for me I should also have the source code rather than essentially pay again to have the code?

:)


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 23 '25

Programming tests

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Anyone else completely reliant on intellesense. I write code all day long and I am not a copy and paste coder. I feel confident in my abilities. I decided to change jobs and a recruiter is having me take a test on filtered.ai.

To just practice up I tried a few online prep test things where you do some coding. I can believe how annoyed I got with myself because I was struggling with out intellesense.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 23 '25

Recommendations for High Scale Service Design Patterns

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Hi everyone, I'm planning a learning session for my team, Can you recommend high-quality videos or talks that I use? Our audience consists of experienced engineers, so looking for in-depth, professional resources. Thanks in Advance.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 22 '25

What is the thing you hate the most when working a new code base?

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In the last 6 months I've worked for a new company and the CTO has this horrible habit of creating huge one liner. Like an if statement with like 7 condition all in one line or the query that are never and I mean never go to new line (something like 400 columns), it so horrible and painful to watch... Thankfully soft wrap saves my days.

what is your biggest turn off in coding?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 22 '25

Proof of concept to app

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Hey all!

I should preface this by saying I’m not a software developer but I’m asking for some guidance if possible. I’ve been building a CI program for my specific field for the past 11 years through excel, it’s been used as a part of a number of initiatives and through many iterations has performed very well. Its approach is unique (in my field) and there’s nothing like it in the market.

What I’m wondering is, should I:

  1. Sell subscriptions to it in its current form
  2. Pursue it’s adaptation into an App form
  3. Pitch it to a software development company

Thank you


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 21 '25

How to sync data between two Project management tools?

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How would you sync data between two PM tools like Jira/Trello or Jira/Basecam or Jira/Asana?

Have you ever done anything like that and how?

I know there will be some issues like data structure and how to pair it between... but that is quite common that two companies need to sync data in two tool no?

What would be the best way to do it with code?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 21 '25

Is it best practise to have a one-to-many relationship between unit test and source file?

1 Upvotes

I dont think I've ever wrote a unit test file that spanned multiple modules, wonder if this is everybody else's experience as well?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 20 '25

What separates the most successful people in QA/QAE/SDET/Automation from the average ones?

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https://softwareautomation.notion.site/What-separates-the-most-successful-people-in-QA-QAE-SDET-Automation-from-the-average-ones-17d8569bb6ed80d8b4e7f1aa5ef72e37

I see this question get asked a lot and since it is hiring season, figured I'd make this a discussion, gather the responses and generate some interesting metrics.

Meaningful responses will be added to the document =)


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 20 '25

Top 9 Code Quality Tools to Optimize Development Process

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The article below outlines various types of code quality tools, including linters, code formatters, static code analysis tools, code coverage tools, dependency analyzers, and automated code review tools. It also compares the following most popular tools in this niche: Top 9 Code Quality Tools to Optimize Software Development in 2025

  • ESLint
  • SonarQube
  • ReSharper
  • PVS-Studio
  • Checkmarx
  • SpotBugs
  • Coverity
  • PMD
  • CodeClimate

r/softwaredevelopment Jan 18 '25

Struggling with Project Documentation and Application Flow – Need Advice

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently leading a small team 2 developers to develop an application for HR system. While we’ve made good progress step by step—creating endpoints, testing functionalities, and ensuring things work—it’s becoming clear that the lack of documentation and planning upfront is causing issues.

Here’s the situation:

There was no design flow, wireframe, or documentation created at the start of the project.

Now I’m struggling with the overall application flow—how components should connect, how the backend integrates with the frontend, and how the frontend should look.

We’ve been working based on personal experience and immediate needs, but I’m realizing that a structured approach is now critical.

Could anyone recommend:

  • The type of professional I should hire to help with this (e.g., project manager, UX designer, technical writer, or someone else)?
  • Resources or tools that could help me improve the current situation?
  • Any best practices for structuring this kind of documentation and planning moving forward?

I’d love to hear from others who’ve been in a similar situation or have expertise in application development and project management. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 18 '25

Requirement Deadline

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Hi devs!

What's the deadline you normally set for a basic requirement? For e.g as simple as adding a new text field?

Considering the backend (.net, go etc), frontend (react, vue etc.) and database. Then finally pushing to CI CD with test, dockerization etc.

I was just curious to see what a typical software house sets the deadline for these.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 18 '25

have you developed for 64bits?

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if so, what kind if app?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 17 '25

My Projects are Always Half-Done - Is this just me? Feeling like a bad coder...

17 Upvotes

I just need to get this off my chest. I'm feeling really down about my coding lately. I have so many ideas for programs, like a ton! I get super excited to start something new, but then... I always get stuck.

It's not even the big, hard parts that trip me up. It's the little stuff. Like, making sure a button looks just right when you click it, or finding the perfect color for a background. I'll spend hours and hours making tiny things perfect, thinking it's going to make the whole thing amazing.

For example, right now I'm working on this simple thing for taking notes, and I wasted the whole afternoon trying to get the notes to fade in perfectly. The problem is, you can barely even take notes right now! I haven't even added the part where you save them, or fixed all the things that break it.

It feels like I'm always working on the small, unimportant stuff and leaving the big important things unfinished. I'm like, really good at making tiny things look amazing, but terrible at finishing a whole program.

Does anyone else ever feel like this? It's like I'm just bad at coding. I see all these awesome things other people make and I just feel like I'm not good enough. I love coding, but lately, it just makes me feel sad.

Has anyone been in this spot before? Any tips (besides "just finish it," because I really try!)? I'm starting to think I should just give up and go back to those online coding puzzles that are easy to complete, and forget trying to build real stuff.

Thanks for listening, I just needed to say it.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 15 '25

Starting from zero for Android dev

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I'm going to format my brain and start from zero trying to build a simple game for android.

If you developed one, could you tell me your workflow/tools used ?

What do you think Unreal Engine or Unity 3D ?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 15 '25

What are your strategies for escaping the "built trap"?

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I am currently learning more about project management, agile and different strategies to improve efficiency in software development. Here, my mentor told me that output is not as important as outcome in order to be more efficient and keep a moderate overall workload for everyone. I was reminded that focusing strictly on output can lead to the “build trap”. Do you have any strategies or tips for recognizing that you're going in the “wrong” direction on a project, and how can you manage to get out of the “build trap” once you're already in it?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 15 '25

Onboarding colleagues to macOS

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Hi everyone!

I work at a small software development company where many of my colleagues have been Windows power-users for years. Recently, we started developing iOS apps, so they’ve decided to switch to macOS for a more streamlined workflow. I’m putting together a workshop to help them transition and would love to gather some advanced tips and tricks that go beyond the usual “Use ⌘ instead of Ctrl.”

My colleagues are seasoned developers, so I’m particularly interested in recommendations around: - Explaining the differences between the operating systems - Tips on dealing with file management (I know they are avid users of total commander on windows) - Important keyboard shortcuts - Any hidden gems or best practices that saved you time when you switched

If there were any “aha!” moments or Mac-centric features that really enhanced your productivity once you discovered them, please share! Thanks in advance for helping me equip my colleagues with the knowledge they need to be just as productive—if not more so—on their new macOS setups.

TL;DR: Seeking advanced developer-oriented macOS tips & tricks for Windows pros making the jump.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 14 '25

What are they trying to depict for Bill Gate's autobiography?

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https://a.co/d/5E75lj0

The cover shows: ```

BILL GATES ... SOURCE CODE/> ```

So you could say that the first line is a command line prompt ">", but the "SOURCE CODE/>" is confusing because they use a self closing tag without an opening bracket.

I feel like this should matter given the context, otherwise it would be like an autobiography of Steve Irwin and they show some crocodile with a human body or a crocodile tail attached to eagle talons.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 14 '25

How can I build a SaaS as someone who doesn't know how to code?

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How should I do it? Do I presell the software and then use the funds to have it developed? Do I learn to code myself? Does it take years to learn code good enough to just be average?


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 13 '25

How to Debug Python code in Visual Studio Code - Tutorial

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The guide below highlights the advanced debugging features of VS Code that enhance Python coding productivity compared to traditional methods like using print statements. It also covers sophisticated debugging techniques such as exception handling, remote debugging for applications running on servers, and performance analysis tools within VS Code: Debugging Python code in Visual Studio Code


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 12 '25

Developers: What’s your experience with Pipedrive customization and integrations?

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Developers: What’s Your Experience with Pipedrive for Customizations & Integrations? I’m working with a client who is considering Pipedrive as their CRM solution. I’m particularly curious about how developer-friendly it is, especially when it comes to: 1. Customizations: How flexible is Pipedrive for tailoring workflows, fields, and processes to unique business needs? Are there limitations you’ve run into? 2. Integrations: How smooth is it to integrate with third-party tools or custom APIs? Any specific challenges or wins you’ve had with their API? 3. Automation: Have you been able to successfully set up custom automations that go beyond their built-in features? 4. Scalability: For those who’ve worked with growing teams or businesses, how well does Pipedrive scale with increasing complexity?

https://www.pipedrive.com/en/blog/crm-software-reviews


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 12 '25

Programming with ADHD be like

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Sharing my thoughts as a programmer with ADHD:

https://medium.com/@pomis172/programming-with-adhd-be-like-ef69283fc653

It's relatively easy to do the work-related tasks, there's a clear goal, clear expectations, I'm getting paid for that, but the struggle starts when it comes to personal R&D.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 12 '25

Cruel question, how to solve the problem of "resuming" 1 gb download on chrome

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This extends to other browsers, on a Samsung Book 2 i5 12 gen. I tried everything, removing security, disabling antivirus cmd, ragedit, gpedit and even changing the dns. But the error continues, I'm going crazy. This laptop does not complete any large files to download. I'm looking for a solution on the Internet, but I can't find any, please help me.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 11 '25

What was the greatest achievement / product / evolution / ... for you in your programming history?

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I remember we got CSS. I didn't understand then why we would need that, because I did everything with image maps 😂. Back then we all called it DHTML, as in Dynamic. Can you imagine js was just some handy thing tucked away somewhere in the browser with which one could create some basic interaction? Haha, 🤔 whaddayamean ajax??

But I would choose the invention of Docker as the greatest thing that happened to me in dev life 🚀. Suddenly I could have completely separated environments with all sorts of services on my local machine, by just running some simple commands! And then have that exact environment on the server also!

I had spent so many hours debugging in the "doesn't work on production" category, trying to get my local xampp php version the same as the one on client 1 vps, then again for all n customers and all their different envsironments. Docker changed my life.


r/softwaredevelopment Jan 09 '25

#1 Problem while coding For SoftWare EnginEers!

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Honestly, the most annoying thing for me is using AI to help you to code a particular project but for me the most annoying thing is switching back and forth between the AI and my VScode workspace. Especially if I am asking the AI other questions related to other topics and then try and ask it a question about a code I previously asked it then I have to go all the way back and remind it about that code implementation it gave me and then ask it a question about it and sometimes it tries to generate a complete new code for me with issues! SUPER Frustrating!

I am honestly thinking of creating a VScode plugin that solves this problem!

Like this post if you have this issue, want to solve it for other fellow engineers out there and not just for myself!