All articles tagged with #best practices
Tech experts warn that commonly recommended PINs like 8068 and 1234 have become insecure due to their popularity and easy guessing, advising users to choose longer, random PINs of six to ten digits and avoid common or personal numbers to enhance security.
Four research groups in the field of experimental psychology successfully replicated each other's work by following best practices, achieving an 86% success rate. The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, demonstrates that research in the field can be of top quality if rigorous steps, such as preregistration of study protocols, are taken. The projects addressed serious research questions in various fields of social science, and the results suggest that these findings could apply to psychology more broadly. This effort aims to restore the reputation of experimental psychology and demonstrate that not all social sciences are inherently flawed.
Software engineers are being advised to throw away their first drafts of code in order to save time in the long run. The suggestion is to have experienced engineers work on these throwaway drafts, emphasizing the importance of refining and improving initial code before shipping it. While this advice aligns with Ernest Hemingway's belief that "the first draft of anything is shit," it remains unclear whether developers generally choose to scrap or ship their first drafts in practice.
Osasuna, a Spanish soccer club that was on the brink of bankruptcy eight years ago, will face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. The club's success is attributed to its youth development system, scouting network, and emphasis on emotional and psychological development. Osasuna's policy of promoting from within and sticking to its values has led to a top-half finish in La Liga and a spot in the Copa del Rey final, all on a budget that is a fraction of its rivals.