said that that news is expected this month or next. I just want to make sure that I won't need to retake a written exam before getting the programming assignment. Or at the very least, no additional cost would be incurred.

Additionally, it would be great if you can share any information now about how the backlog of those awaiting programming assignments will be managed, and what the expected wait time would be for someone taking the written exam between now and the the announcement of the new programming assignment schedule & structure (and any other changes to the Adv Dev certification) in the coming weeks.