All too often a company relies on a single developer to keep things running smoothly. This developer is that company's hero. However, this reliance can be harmful for all parties involved.

Many developers feel the need to prepare for job interviews. There are some big disadvantages with inteview preparation though: for companies and for developers.

Software maintenance does not seem like a glamorous job. Some organizations may give in to the temptation to outsource maintenance so that their developers are free to work on new features exclusively. That is a mistake.

Software developers are often confronted with the decision to build something themselves or take existing software from a third party. Both choices have significant risks. How can good decisions be made?

Job hopping is often considered to be a negative trait. Could there be advantages to it though?