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Software Development Practices At Google

Posted by Zonk on from the free-soda dept.

prostoalex writes "It's widely known that Google allows its engineers to spend 20% of paid work time on personal projects (that are nevertheless considered property of the company). But how does the practice actually work? Joe Beda provides a helpful insight in his blog, pointing out other interesting software development practices at Google. The code database is open for everyone, the snippets and pieces are documented and one is encouraged to re-use existing code. The intranet is transparent to the max and the company accepts the fact that there's more than way to accomplish something, so a better method is always welcomed. Interesting to note that just like Hawaiian shirt days in Office Space, the 20% per projects are "actively encouraged" - Joe suspects his review ratings might slip if he doesn't have one soon."

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  1. frosty piss 11111111 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    i love p3n0r

  2. Typo :) by mookie85 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "that there's more than one way to accomplish"

  3. Appaling by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Hello.

    I have been browsing your internet site for several hours and am generally impressed with your coverage of IT related issues. However when I saw an article on Google I just had to voice my opinion. I would just like to say how increadibly appalled I am with the Google internet search engine. My main concern with Google is how easy it makes for malicious people to find information on the now illegal Bittorent computer software.

    Some background information on Bittorent and what makes it so dangerous:
    1. The Bittorent computer software allows distribution copyrighted material.

    2. In doing so it inadvertently causes excessive use of bandwidth. Now you might say that this is fairly harmless, but is it really? The effects of electromagnetic radiation pollution caused by this cannot be underestimated. Just think of the millions of wired and wireless connections lighting up and emmiting those deadly electromagnetic rays and all the innocent men, women and children being exposed to them.

    Every bittorent user has blood on his (or hers) hands. From this point on I am boycotting Google and advise any person with a shred of decency to do so too.


    This is all, thank you.

  4. Joe Beda? Explains a lot! by the+grace+of+R'hllor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Hey, this Joe Beda sure worked on a lot of products:
    Google Groups Beda
    Image Search Beda
    Google Local Beda
    Google News Beda
    Google Catalogs Beda
    etc...

    Maybe they should fucking hire a guy named "Released".
    (Beda, Beta; you say tomato, I saw tomato)