Evolution of Machine Learning, ChatGPT supporting Refactoring, Value of Employee Tenure and Asnychronous Workloads
Hi colleagues,
in this edition of the engineering ecosystem newsletter, we are switching to a curated format that features a selection of different topics. Our plan is to alternate between this format, which provides an overview of several subjects within the engineering ecosystem, and a format that focuses on a single, in-depth topic. Since I am too busy right now with work and private topics, I will stay with the curated form for the next weeks.
In this curated edition, we will be covering a range of subjects:
Evolution of Machine Learning: The blog by Google engineers summarizes the advancements of 2022 and provides an outlook on promising approaches (e.g. chain of thought or multi-modal models). As well as the emerging importance of Responsible AI Principles.
Tech Layoffs and the value of employee tenure: In the context of the many layoffs in our industry, the HBR article stresses the importance of employee tenure for value creation.
Asynchronous Workloads: The authors from Meta write about the different kinds of asynchronous workloads and how they designed their architecture. Summary: There is no one approach for all.
Chat GPT supporting Refactoring: Erno Wulff writes an article about how he leverages Chat GPT for refactoring of ABAP code. It is impressive what ChatGPT is capable of (e.g. explaining what it has changed and why). It still far away from being a reliable refactoring partner, but provides already many useful ideas.
Participate in Clean Code conversations: The proposal in pull request recommends the native ABAP ENUM keyword over classic patterns to implement the enumeration concept. Even though ENUM has been available for several years already it may not be known to every ABAP developer yet. The Clean ABAP style guide is another opportunity to spread that knowledge and foster a healthy discussion about pros and cons. You're invited to contribute your personal experience and join this and many other conversations about Clean Code in the public GitHub repository
Thanks and Regards,
Klaus
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