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robaczek333··on [dead]
It's crazy how many of these tools have emerged in such a short period of time
robaczek333··on Why is Java still so popular even in 2023?
The reason is pretty simple - enterprise software.

Java provides a good enough mix of performance and flexibility to still be a competitive choice for large enterprises.

robaczek333··on Best Books for Software Developers in 2023
Some of them might be a little outdated, but overall it's a good collection of solid reading.
robaczek333··on Introduction to Mojo Programming Language: New Era of AI Programming
Mojo certainly looks promising. I just hope it will finally be released.
robaczek333··on Can ChatGPT Write Code?
1. Yes, it can. 2. No, it isn't really that good at it.

While standard GPT might be good only for some basic stuff. Some of these AI tools look quite promising, though.

robaczek333··on Best Books for Software Engineers in 2023
Great list, even though I already knew some of them.
robaczek333··on Best Practices for Writing Solid Software Documentation
The goal of any documentation is to help people. "Good" documentation is useful. "Bad" documentation confuses readers and might physically harm people or damage equipment.

Also, when writing documentation, consistency is quite important. Often this is resolved with something known as a style guide. Style guides might be formal or informal. I think that point 3 in this article mentions it quite well.

robaczek333··on Java Is Not Dead yet. Why Is Java So Popular Even in 2023?
Java is the backbone of so many enterprise apps out there. It’s got a lot of momentum. While I prefer the syntax of other languages I could easily see my knowledge of Java/spring being a value add the rest of my career