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What could possibly go wrong? #DOGE to rapidly rebuild #SocialSecurity #codebase.

Under any circumstances, a migration of this size and scale would be a massive undertaking, experts tell WIRED, but the expedited deadline runs the risk of obstructing payments to the more than 65 million people in the US currently receiving Social Security benefits.
#cobol #ssa #takeover #retirement #takedown #maga #trump

> sadly, most likely crash and burn

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

Computer display showing COBOL code
Ars Technica · What could possibly go wrong? DOGE to rapidly rebuild Social Security codebase.By WIRED

What a bunch of morons... 😤

#DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA #Codebase in Months, #Risking Benefits and System #Collapse

"Social Security systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in #COBOL, an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.

Musk pointed to data he allegedly pulled from the system that showed 150-year-olds in the US were receiving benefits, something that isn’t actually happening..."
wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-s

WIRED · DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System CollapseBy Makena Kelly

#DOGE Plans to Rebuild #SSA #Codebase In Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse

#SocialSecurity systems contain tens of millions of lines of code written in #COBOL , an archaic programming language. Safely rewriting that code would take years—DOGE wants it done in months.

> #deluded or #lying ? They couldn’t even handle building that website.

wired.com/story/doge-rebuild-s

WIRED · DOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System CollapseBy Makena Kelly

🚀 PHPStan 2.0 Released: Enhanced Analysis and New Features 🐘

After three years of development, #PHPStan 2.0 is now available, introducing over 180 improvements to #StaticAnalysis for #PHP developers.

Highlights:

🔟 Level 10 Analysis

Provides stricter checks by treating all mixed types strictly.
Helps catch more potential issues in your #Codebase by enforcing stricter #TypeSafety.
📋 List Type Support

Introduces the list type for arrays with sequential integer keys starting at 0.
Enhances #TypeSafety and clarity when working with lists in #PHP.
⚡ Lower Memory Consumption

Optimizations reduce memory usage by 50–70%.
Leads to faster #Performance and less strain on your system during analysis.
✅ Validation of Inline @var Tags

#PHPStan now validates inline @var #PHPDoc tags against the native type of the assigned expression.
Helps maintain accurate type annotations and catch inconsistencies, improving #CodeQuality.
🧹 Reduced Caching and Disk Space Cleanup

Less reliance on caching without sacrificing performance.
Frees up disk space by cleaning up old cache items, aiding in #DiskSpaceManagement.
For a detailed list of changes and a step-by-step upgrade guide, read the full release notes.

Read more: phpstan.org/blog/phpstan-2-0-r

phpstan.orgPHPStan 2.0 Released With Level 10 and Elephpants!

Another thing to do with codebases: explore the non code files which tell fascinating stories about the projects, their authors, and maintainers.

Some examples of what can be found buried in source trees: READMEs, FAQs, design documents, screenshots, manifestos, rants, research papers and technical reports, archives of mailing list discussions, acknowledgments and credits, guides for contributors, and more.

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Register Spill · Things you can do with codebasesBy Thorsten Ball

A #codebase without #tests is one you assume you’ll always be around to maintain/help explain entirely by yourself.

… and that your future self will still remember how to do so!

In today’s IT market and world if information overload, what are the chances of either happening??