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Essays on technology leadership, AI adoption, architecture and developer experience, published continuously since 2019.

151 pieces · 2019–2026

The image shows a desktop computer setup with a large monitor in the foreground. On the screen, there is a window open displaying what appears to be a user interface or software application with a login or sign-in page. The page has a prompt for entering credentials and a 'Next' button below it. In the background, behind the screen, there is a wall with a colourful pattern that includes red and white hues. There are no texts visible in the image, and the focus is on the computer setup rather than any additional context or background elements. 25 Oct 2024 · 4 min The Importance of Password Management: A Critical Component of Online Security

Discover the importance of password management in today's digital age. Learn how password managers can boost your online security, …

The image is a photograph depicting a blurred person working on a laptop computer. The individual appears to be typing or using the keyboard and touchpad, indicated by their hand hovering over these input devices. The laptop screen is partially visible but mostly obscured, making it difficult to discern any content displayed there. The workspace has a clean and minimalist aesthetic, with a wooden desk providing support for the laptop. There are no other items on the desk except for a desktop computer monitor in the background on the right side of the image. The monitor is off, showing a dark screen. The room has neutral colors, suggesting a professional or modern office environment. Natural light appears to be entering the space from the left side, indicating it could be a window or an open door out of frame. In the foreground, there are two keyboards visible; one on the laptop and another that seems to belong to a keyboard-less desktop computer, which is not in focus. The focus and depth of field are shallow, causing parts of the image to appear blurred, which draws attention to the person's hand on the laptop keyboard as a focal point. 21 Oct 2024 · 5 min Are Take-Home Tech Tests Worth It? A Discussion on Their Relevance in Today’s Job Market

In today's digital world, developers face competitive job markets where they must demonstrate their skills and expertise to …

The image shows a large, gold foil balloon with the number '50' printed on it. The balloon is in focus and appears to be outdoors as suggested by the sunlight glaring from the top right corner of the frame. Behind the balloon, there are no significant details due to the backlighting effect. The style of the image is candid and likely meant to document a special occasion. 15 Oct 2024 · 4 min Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: The University of Hull’s Computer Science Department Anniversary Event

Discover how the University of Hull's Computer Science Department celebrated its 50th anniversary with style and community spirit. …

The image depicts a close-up view of a hand holding a smartphone with a colourful display. The screen is blurred, with various bright circles that resemble bokeh effect. In the background, out of focus, there are colourful lights that add to the artistic composition. A purple and black pattern overlay the image, giving it an abstract quality. The overall style of the image suggests a creative or artistic theme, possibly related to photography or visual art. 14 Oct 2024 · 5 min Keep Your Digital Footprint Safe: Enable Multi-Factor Authentication Today!

At RJJ Software, we emphasise the importance of safeguarding your digital footprint in today's interconnected world. Cybersecurity …

The image appears to be a screenshot from a video interview. There are two people visible in the image: on the left is a woman with glasses, wearing a dark top; and on the right is a man with glasses, a beard. Both individuals seem to be engaged in a discussion, as indicated by their focused expressions and posture. The image contains two text overlay elements, one per person: one says 'Steph Fuccio,' indicating the name of the woman on the left, and the other is a web address 'Jamie Taylor,' indicating the name of the person on the right. The setting appears to be an indoor space, possibly an office, with white walls and a window in the background. The overall style of the image seems candid and informal, typical of a casual video call or interview. 1 Oct 2024 · 4 min Amplifying Your Presence on International Podcast Day with Social Media and Collaborations

Explore the importance of an effective online presence for podcasters in today's thriving industry. By following advice from a …

. 4 Sep 2024 · 13 min Crack the Code of Generative AI: Simple Steps for Smart Outcomes

Dive into the fascinating realm of Generative Artificial Intelligence with our comprehensive guide. Discover five practical and …

Overhead photography of blue backpack beside an open note book and silver MacBook laptop. All of the items are placed one a mahogany table. The note book shows a number of slightly indecipherable notes from a study session. 3 May 2024 · 6 min Learning Something New? Leverage These 7 Pieces of Advice for Success!

Learning something new can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can also be incredibly rewarding. In this …

An extreme close up of an Apple Magic Mouse 2. The mouse is oriented such that we are looking at it's side and we can see an out of focus keyboard next to it. They are both placed on white a desk. 12 Apr 2024 · 4 min Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Documenting Final Steps Before Implementing Changes

In this part of our series, we focus on submitting a PR for documentation, running automated tests, performing manual testing, …

A number of coloured sticky notes are arranged on a pinboard. The sticky notes do have handwritten text on them, but they are out of focus, meaning that the text is unreadable 5 Apr 2024 · 4 min Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Learning the Release Process and PR Strategy

In this part of the series on safely navigating legacy code, we explore understanding the release process and pull request …

A close up of a traditional, spinning, hard drive. The outer case has been removed, revealing the platters (which spin when powered up) and the read/write head. 29 Mar 2024 · 5 min Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Accessing a Development Database for Local Testing

"Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Accessing a Development Database for Local Testing" delves into accessing a development …

A photo of a screen showing the basic Notion UI. The user is entering documentation into the Notion file, in French. Section labels include 'Notes de recontres', 'Concepts', 'Courriles', 'Régles d'affaires', 'Interfaces' 22 Mar 2024 · 5 min Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Documenting your Progress

"Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Documenting your Progress" focuses on the importance of well-organized documentation in …

An open Macbook Pro sits on a mahogany desk alongside a white coffee cup, an iPhone, a notepad and pen. The screens for both the Macbook and iPhone are off. The notepad has some, out of focus, writing on it. 15 Mar 2024 · 7 min Unravelling the Code Tapestry: Before Running the Build

In this blog post, we delve into working with legacy codebases by discussing crucial aspects such as creating local branches, …

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