By copy-pasting code, I would assume that it is a code snippet that get copied/pasted. Code snippets are mostly for demonstration of the idea or the algorithm, not for real production because it might not …

48 Two general cases: From one project to another: Most programmers cut and paste code in this capacity. They might find a previous project or something online and copy/paste it exactly or …

Jun 26, 2012 · I know the company you work for owns the code and obviously you will get arrested if you try to sell it. But is it uncommon for developers to keep a personal copy of the code they wrote (for …

Oct 18, 2023 · Why can't I copy/paste code? I told him why with examples of well used libraries, how code copy/pasting can lead to untested brittle code with hidden bugs, how that increases …

I'm looking for a good analogy or metaphor that could illustrate the problems of copy-paste programming to non-programmers. I occasionally do code/system reviews for potential clients, and one of the …

My question relates to copyright, I put copyright and my name in the code and on the spread sheet to indicate it is my program but is this enough when people start copying the code?

Sep 20, 2012 · Copy-pasted and then edited test cases are often fine. Tests should have as few external dependencies as possible, and be as straightforward as possible. Test cases tend to change with …

Nov 17, 2010 · It's a common practice to place copyright notices, various legal disclaimers and sometimes even full license agreements in each source file of an open-source project. Is this really …

I read the original text of Apache License, Version 2.0 and the explanation in plain English. OK, I copy a class distributed by The Best Company in the World, their license, and modify the code a ...

Feb 16, 2021 · Copy what you need, understand what you have the time and energy to figure out, and don't lie in job interviews. Everything else will sort itself out! A lot of us have times where we feel like …