Sage-Tips

Do software engineers copy code?

Yes. It is common for developers to copy and paste code they’ve already written, code from their company’s code base, open source code, and answers on stack overflow.

Do programmers really copy and paste?

Programmers do a lot of copy pasting. A good programmer is the one who knows to use Google well.

What is the difference between StackOverflow and StackExchange?

Stack Exchange is a network of question-and-answer websites on topics in varied fields. Stack Overflow is the flagship site of the Stack Exchange Network, which primarily focuses on questions about programming that are tightly focused on a specific problem.

What database does StackOverflow use?

SQL Server
Stack Overflow is written in C# using the ASP.NET MVC (Model–View–Controller) framework, and Microsoft SQL Server for the database and the Dapper object-relational mapper used for data access.

Is it bad to copy and paste from a past project?

(Examples: Some sort of utility object from a past project that worked well, or possibly from a blog with few changes needed). Where this can be bad, is when you are copying code that you don’t understand, or where the code is poor, or where there is a much better alternative solution than the code that you are pasting.

Can I copy and paste code from Stack Overflow to my computer?

No, you pay a small fortune for a good doctor to run tests, evaluate risks, determine severity, decide the level of propagation throughout your system, weigh treatment options, and ultimately arri Because copying and pasting code from Stack Overflow isn’t software engineering.

Why should I hire a software engineer instead of Stack Overflow?

Because copying and pasting code from Stack Overflow isn’t software engineering. If you don’t need a software engineer, don’t hire one. But if you do, don’t think that you can conjure the work and knowledge necessary out of a few blogs and SO posts. You discover that you have a cancerous tumor on your fingertip.

Is it okay for programmers to cut and paste code?

Most programmers cut and paste code in this capacity. They might find a previous project or something online and copy/paste it exactly or copy/paste and make changes to it. I think this practice is typically fine.