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The majority of modern user interface design relies on the reuse and assembly of proven UI design patterns. Software engineering leaders must evaluate and select from platform-based, open-source and ...

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The growing popularity of 3D printing machines and companies like Thingiverse and Shapeways have given previously unimaginable powers to makers, enabling them to create everything from cosplay ...