How can you ensure your team is using up-to-date programming languages for System Development?
System development is a complex and dynamic process that requires constant adaptation and innovation. One of the key factors that affects the quality and performance of your system is the choice of programming languages. Using outdated or incompatible languages can lead to various problems, such as security risks, maintenance issues, compatibility errors, and reduced functionality. How can you ensure your team is using up-to-date programming languages for system development? Here are some tips to help you.
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Balaji VeeramaniMS, PMP®, CSM®, ITIL® | Ex-IBMer | Strategic Leader | Digital Transformation | Cloud Migration | Sales force | Data…
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Sumit ChakrabortyVirtualization | Cybersecurity | Systems | Software Defined Vehicle | Performance Optimization | Problem solving
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Amir BedairSoftware Architect at 97 Display Software Company
The first step is to evaluate your current system and identify the programming languages that are used, their versions, their dependencies, and their compatibility with other components. You can use tools such as code analysis, dependency management, and code quality metrics to get a comprehensive overview of your codebase. You should also review your business requirements, user feedback, and industry standards to determine if your current languages meet your needs and expectations.
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fadi hanna
Technical Manager at MagicPay
Overall I care about implementation quality not the technology or the language itself, but if you're talking specifically about latest technologies lets say that before any new implementation or big change i assign someone a task who will search and compare and make a full study about which technology meets our requirements and suitable for our case beside the team experience then we have a discussion to make a decision based on mentioned factors
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Luiz Felipe Zafiro
Sr. Software Engineer | Tech Lead
Keeping systems updated is of great importance to prevent problems and ensure a robust solution. Being aware of the versions of languages, frameworks and dependencies, for example, should be a periodic and recurring practice. If these practices are not carried out regularly and a future update is necessary, it can generate a huge compatibility problem between the parts. Of course, always assessing the changes, impacts, and costs involved in changes and updates.
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Junaid Ali
CIO | Leading IT Strategy & Execution | Aligning Technology with Business Objectives | Building High-Performing Tech Teams | Championing Innovation & Disruption | Delivering Game-Changing Results 💡
Maintain a culture of continuous learning, regularly assessing skills and encouraging experimentation with emerging languages. Stay informed about industry trends and project requirements, fostering a climate of innovation and adhering to coding standards. Conduct regular code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure high-quality output and proficiency in up-to-date programming languages for system development.
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Antonio Novoa
Senior Software Developer. MBA.
It's important to consider the roadmaps. Programming languages evolve over time and not always is necessary to migrate to the latest versions. In my experience using .NET Framework, eventually was required migrate to .NET Core (and .NET Standard) due to the new cloud cross-platforms, new generation of applications require new platforms, operating systems, protocols, architectures, etc. Gradual migrations are preferred better than big version updates like from .NET 2.0 to .NET Core or .NET 8, and from AngularJS to Angular 16, because some features are deprecated from one version to another. Additionally, you'll find better community support and information in the internet about stable versions than Release Candidate or newest versions.
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Zain Ul Abdeen
Full-Stack Mobile App Developer | Node.js & Flutter | Expanding my knowledge by learning React.js and Next.js.
To ensure your team uses up-to-date programming languages for system development, encourage continuous learning and participation in training programs. Stay informed about industry trends and evaluate new languages and technologies regularly. Foster open communication and feedback within the team. Consider project requirements when deciding on programming languages.
The next step is to research the latest trends and best practices in system development and programming languages. You should keep an eye on the market demand, the popularity, the features, and the support of different languages. You should also follow the recommendations and guidelines of reputable sources, such as industry experts, online communities, and official documentation. You should compare the pros and cons of different languages and evaluate their suitability for your system.
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Sumit Chakraborty
Virtualization | Cybersecurity | Systems | Software Defined Vehicle | Performance Optimization | Problem solving
It is necessary to stay updated with the current developments in the field of systems in general. As computing systems evolve, we come across new paradigms that necessitate a revision of our current aptitude and future goals. In days gone by, typically operating under the conditions of low available resources, it was desirable for a systems programming language to grant extreme low level access, and fine grained control over memory and other resources. However in current times, we have fundamentally changed the available resources on a typical compute system. It is crucial to participate in online forums, undertake focused study and decide on available programming languages that suits the modern computing landscape.
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Sergio Lopes
Java Specialist | Authentication Developer | Software Engineering Specialist II | Embaixador Itaú | Principal Engineer
É necessário estar antenado ao mercado e tendencias, a partir de conexões com comunidades, empresas parceiras, benchmarkings, experimentações, e então comparar como isso se encaixa ao seu cenário.
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Renato Campoy
Senior Software Engineer at DirectCall Telecom
Pesquisar as últimas tendências e melhores práticas é essencial para manter seu sistema atualizado e competitivo. Focar em demanda de mercado, popularidade, recursos e suporte das linguagens permite identificar quais tecnologias podem oferecer vantagens estratégicas e operacionais. A consulta a fontes respeitáveis e a avaliação criteriosa dos prós e contras de cada linguagem garantem uma escolha alinhada com os objetivos específicos do seu sistema, contribuindo para um desenvolvimento mais eficiente e sustentável.
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Ernesto Meneses
Microsoft SharePoint Consultant | Senior Software Developer
Trabajar en tecnología es como surfear en una ola que nunca se acaba, por lo que siempre hay que mantenerse en la cresta. La investigación, la constante actualización, es parte fundamental del ingeniero, para poder estar en la vanguardia tecnológica y así poder ofrecer las mejores soluciones para cada caso. Sin embargo, son muchos los factores a tener en cuenta al momento de aplicar una nueva tecnología, como la adopción en los últimos años y la tendencia futura, la curva de aprendizaje, la oferta de profesionales, el acceso a la información y las comunidades en línea en las que apoyarse, entre muchas otra.
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Philippe Boulanger
Scientific software architect at Capgemini
Les dernières tendances ne sont pas forcément matures pour le passage en production. De plus lorsque l on est une entreprise il faut prendre en considération les difficultés et les coûts d embauche des personnes ayant les compétences requises, ainsi que la capacité à comprendre les technologies actuellement déployées au sein de l entreprise. Ensuite il y a le coût de migration qui peut être énorme : Cobol est toujours utilisé car la quantité de code à migrer est trop importante et touche à un secteur qui ne peut se permettre une rupture du service...
The third step is to plan and prioritize your updates based on your assessment and research. You should decide which languages need to be updated, replaced, or integrated with other languages. You should also consider the impact, the feasibility, and the cost of each update. You should create a roadmap and a timeline for your updates and communicate them clearly to your team and stakeholders. You should also allocate the necessary resources, such as time, budget, and talent, for your updates.
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Sumit Chakraborty
Virtualization | Cybersecurity | Systems | Software Defined Vehicle | Performance Optimization | Problem solving
There are multiple ways of approaching a goal in systems programming. After assessing your current situation, you have to find out which areas of your current solution need to be updated and what are the problems that need solving. When this identification is complete, there has to be roadmap to reach this objective. Keeping stakeholders appraised of the plan and ensuring it aligns with the broader goals of your organization is crucial to achieve buy in from your team and your stakeholders. Planning for a migration from one systems programming language to another has to be done carefully, ensuring current features are left intact, performance KPIs are met and code maintainability is not compromised.
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Renato Campoy
Senior Software Engineer at DirectCall Telecom
Planejar e priorizar atualizações após avaliação e pesquisa é vital. Decidir sobre atualizações ou integrações de linguagens requer análise do impacto e custo. Estabelecer um roteiro e cronograma claro, além de comunicá-los à equipe e partes interessadas, é fundamental. A alocação de recursos adequados, como tempo, orçamento e talento, assegura a implementação eficaz dessas mudanças, maximizando o retorno sobre o investimento tecnológico.
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Ernesto Meneses
Microsoft SharePoint Consultant | Senior Software Developer
Este punto es crítico y considero que también requiere cierta investigación, además de planificación y priorización, ya que habrá que tener en cuenta las afectaciones colaterales intrínsecas de actualizar cualquier herramienta, framework, paquete o lenguaje de programación. Estas pueden resultar un dolor de cabeza, sobre todo en sistemas fuertemente acoplados y representan un riesgo en cualquie proyecto por lo que pueden llegar a extender la duración del mismo si previamente no se realizaron las consideraciones adecuadas.
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Lucas Alves
Engenheiro de Computação | Desenvolvedor | Backend | Integrações | Automação de API's | Python | FastAPI | Django | React.js
Aprendi, mesmo ainda com pouca experiência, a importância crucial da fase "Monitore e Adapte", que poderia ser considerada como um passo adicional, o sétimo. Após a implementação das atualizações, é essencial estabelecer sistemas de monitoramento contínuo. Recomenda-se a utilização de ferramentas de monitoramento de desempenho e segurança para identificar eventuais problemas e assegurar que as linguagens de programação estejam sendo empregadas de maneira eficiente. Esteja sempre preparado para realizar ajustes e adaptações, pois novas atualizações ou desafios podem surgir a qualquer momento.
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Sergio Lopes
Java Specialist | Authentication Developer | Software Engineering Specialist II | Embaixador Itaú | Principal Engineer
Priorizar atualizações depende muito de como você planejou para que isso aconteça, desde a mitigação de compatibilidades, roteiros de testes e validações. Manter tambem um cronograma e processos de varreduras em suas bases e tecnologias usadas e entender os melhores momentos para tratar.
The fourth step is to test and validate your updates before deploying them to your system. You should use tools and methods such as unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and code review to ensure your updates are error-free, functional, and compatible. You should also solicit feedback from your users, clients, and partners to verify your updates meet their needs and expectations. You should also monitor and measure the performance, the quality, and the impact of your updates.
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Amir Bedair
Software Architect at 97 Display Software Company
I am not a fan to hurry up upgrading or using to the latest, I like to wait until make sure the latest is stable and widely used, read feedback , watch fixes .. . So There is big difference between the knowing and using the latest! I prefer the Knowing what is latest and its advantages and disadvantages and it suitable for our apps or not! I like discuss, and research with my team before using or applying new technology or upgrade.
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Sergio Lopes
Java Specialist | Authentication Developer | Software Engineering Specialist II | Embaixador Itaú | Principal Engineer
Respeitar toda a piramide de testes, indo desde o teste unitário até um teste ponto a ponto. Garantir que você bons controles para revisão de codigos. Usar ferramentas de validação de codigo, ferramentas de segurança de código para procurar vulnerabilidades, ferramentas de observabilidade para manter o olho no ambiente. Testes de Stress e Caos. É importante sempre estar validando as hipoteses de onde poderia estar um possível problema, antes de se tornar um problema.
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Ernesto Meneses
Microsoft SharePoint Consultant | Senior Software Developer
Probar y validar son tareas que deben realizarse a profundidad antes de cualquier implementación, particularmente en el caso de una actualización y más aún si esta implicara una migración a un nuevo lenguaje o tecnología. No creo que se deba pasar de este paso si el cambio no va a reflejar mejoras de algún tipo, porque por ejemplo, a veces se actualiza por cuestiones de seguridad, para evitar vulnerabilidades, lo cuál a pesar de ser una muy buena razón para mantener una aplicación actualizada, luego de aplicada, podría dejar de funcionar un componente o volverse lenta, repercutiendo directamente en la percepción de los usuarios (y estos no verán más allá de la mera comparación con el antes y el después de realizada la actualización).
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Edgardo DAlessandro
Analista de sistemas sénior en COELSA
Testing and validating are tasks that must be carried out in depth before any implementation, particularly in the case of an update and even more so if this involves a migration to a new language or technology. I don't think you should skip this step if the change is not going to reflect improvements of some kind, because for example, sometimes it is updated for security reasons, to avoid vulnerabilities, which despite being a very good reason to maintain An updated application, after being applied, could stop working or become slow, directly impacting user perception.
The fifth step is to maintain and improve your updates after deploying them to your system. You should use tools and methods such as version control, documentation, debugging, and refactoring to keep your codebase organized, clean, and secure. You should also stay updated on the latest developments, issues, and opportunities of your programming languages. You should also seek continuous learning, feedback, and improvement opportunities for your team and your system.
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Kavitha Lakshminarasaiah
AWS Data Engineer @ i-Link Solutions | MS @ ISU, USA
In my experience, ensuring the team uses up-to-date programming languages for system development involves staying vigilant in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Regularly assessing the team's skills based on the latest industry demands has proven crucial. Actively seeking input from team
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Ernesto Meneses
Microsoft SharePoint Consultant | Senior Software Developer
Mantener las actualizaciones podría ahorrar mucho trabajo a que tener que ralizar grandes cambios de versiones y asegura que los aplicativos se encuentren bajo los estándares más actuales de la industria en un momento determinado. Además, es necesario identificar oportunidades de mejora, para mantener un código limpio, actualizado y con un buen performance.
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Sergio Lopes
Java Specialist | Authentication Developer | Software Engineering Specialist II | Embaixador Itaú | Principal Engineer
Essa é a parte que pode dar mais trabalho, como manter esse processo todo. Acho que o principal ponto é automatizar onde é possível, começar a usar IA para lhe ajudar como manter seu ambiente melhor, como fazer testes melhores.
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Edgardo DAlessandro
Analista de sistemas sénior en COELSA
339 / 5.000 Resultados de traducción Resultado de traducción Identify opportunities for improvement, to maintain clean, updated code with good performance. Maintaining updates could save a lot of work from having to make large version changes and ensures that applications are up to the most current industry standards at any given time.
The sixth step is to collaborate and learn from others who are using up-to-date programming languages for system development. You should join and participate in online platforms, forums, and events where you can share your experiences, challenges, and solutions with other developers. You should also seek mentorship, guidance, and support from experts, peers, and communities who can help you learn and grow. You should also be open to new ideas, perspectives, and innovations that can enhance your system.
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Sumit Chakraborty
Virtualization | Cybersecurity | Systems | Software Defined Vehicle | Performance Optimization | Problem solving
The advent of open source model and access to the vast trove of information available on the Internet, has turned out to be a huge boon to the Compute systems community. It is essential to access forums, collaborate with folks who share a common objective or interest and further our own ideas and solutions. Joining online communities, asking for guidance from experts will help us increase our knowledge. We can often find solutions to problems we face in the broader community, and that too solutions of different kinds for similar problems. Subscribing to blogs from experts or corporate groups, joining communities and participating in community discourse is a healthy habit to inculcate for furthering our ambitions in the systems domain.
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Arce Muñoz Ocampo
IT Viceprincipal - Digital Channels at Banco BASE
No se trata solo de elegir un lenguaje de programación actual, sino de considerar las características específicas del proyecto. Al analizar el proyecto, podemos decidir cuál es el lenguaje de programación más adecuado, teniendo en cuenta las habilidades de nuestro equipo. Sin embargo, para responder acertadamente a esta pregunta, es necesario estar al día con las tendencias y analizar el núcleo del negocio para decidir qué tipo de perfil de desarrolladores necesitamos contratar o incluso formar. El stack tecnológico que elijamos será diferente para un proyecto transaccional que para uno que requiera alta concurrencia y manejo de datos en tiempo real.
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Kavitha Lakshminarasaiah
AWS Data Engineer @ i-Link Solutions | MS @ ISU, USA
1. Stay updated on new programming languages by checking tech news. 2. Collaborate with other teams and share knowledge about language trends. 3. Attend meetups or online forums to learn from others' experiences. 4. Encourage team members to ask questions and seek advice. 5. Foster a culture where everyone shares insights, ensuring continuous learning and staying current in system development.
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Oleg J.
CTO-as-a-Service & Cyber Diligence
This should be actually set as step 3. Before doing any technology stack related decisions - talk to industry leaders and collaborate with field experts to receive a real feedback not marketing/sales talks. Dig into issues and bug reports. Even if "roof is on fire". Professionals who did a stack change definitely don't want to do it twice.
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Balaji Veeramani
MS, PMP®, CSM®, ITIL® | Ex-IBMer | Strategic Leader | Digital Transformation | Cloud Migration | Sales force | Data Engineering | AI/ML Ops | Product Management | Process Guru | Mentor
Based on my experience, ensuring the team uses up-to-date programming languages involves staying informed about industry trends and advancements. I regularly attend tech conferences and workshops to stay updated. Encouraging continuous learning within the team through online courses and hackathons ensures everyone remains proficient. Additionally, I advocate for regular code reviews to identify outdated practices and promote the adoption of modern languages and tools.
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Catherine Ives
Seasoned CTO/CINO in startup/scale-up dynamics and strategic development. A serial innovator known for developing strategy aimed at real-world solutions.
Whilst I urge caution, IT systems do need to be constantly in motion. Updating a corporate programming environment, though daunting, can be likened to renovating an old house. Yes, there's the fear of uncovering hidden issues, the cost, and the effort of learning new "house rules." However, the benefits—improved efficiency, security, and the potential to implement modern features—can far outweigh these concerns. With a strategic, phased approach, businesses can minimise risks, ensuring that new and old systems coexist during transition. It’s about evolving without losing the essence of what works.
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Rodrigo Gutierrez Chavez
Gestión de Infraestructura Tecnológica | Redes y Comunicaciones | Sophos Administrator | Gestión DataCenter | Cloud Computing
From a professional point of view, we must emphasize that our technological team specialized in systems development uses programming languages with a disruptive approach, which implies that they have to be up to date with the trends and guidelines of the day. As a leader I have the ideal of promoting new growth opportunities through online courses, certifications, etc. Understand the needs of the team and support innovation proposals with the aim of contributing to the company.
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Mark Campbell
Up to date may not be the best. The language you use should be based on the implimentation and application. For example you don't want to use any language that does Memory Management for you when writing an embedded app or device controler. However the latest version of whatever language you choose is most likely preferable.
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