The most copied StackOverflow Java code snippet of all time contains a bug. The admission comes from the author of the snippet itself, Andreas Lundblad, a Java developer at Palantir, and one of the ...

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Whether you are a seasoned programmer or a beginner, chances are you spend a lot of your time looking for code snippets on Stack Overflow and similar sites. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel, ...

As near as I can tell, very few developers create their own Visual Studio code snippets. There's a reason for that: the XML you have to wrap around code snippet is a real pain to write. Fortunately, ...

Copying and pasting has long been stigmatised in education as an easy shortcut, or even outright plagiarism. Yet in practice, copy-and-paste can be a powerful learning tool when used appropriately.

“Code snippets” is just another phrase for macros or templates—and a great way to save time when writing scripts. Snippets not only cut down on keystrokes while you’re coding; they also save you ...

Welcome to Friday Favorites! Every Friday, one of us will get all sloppy over an app, web service, or Mac feature that makes us grin like an idiot every time we use it. This week, Brett tells us about ...