Knowledge of Current Technologies

To develop good reusable code, you must know first what you're trying to achieve through reuse and second how to achieve your goal with the tools you're using. Computer programming languages have come a long way since the early days and most now support the creation of reusable components to some degree. Technology-especially object technologies such as ActiveX and COM-has also improved. Keeping up with the ever-increasing number of languages and technologies can be hard work, and many organizations are tempted to stick with what they know. Although this conservative approach doesn't prevent the development of reusable solutions, it does mean that opportunities to develop more effectively are missed.

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