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The journey through the debugging process is a tale as old as programming itself. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and triumphs that every developer knows all too well. Let's embark on this odyssey, exploring each stage with a bit more depth and understanding of what
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In world of software development, deciphering the natural behaviors of engineers can be as complex as understanding a piece of legacy code at first glance. But fear not, for I have compiled a not-so-scientific, light-hearted guide to help you: 🤫 Quiet as the Code When the office is as silent as
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Let's face it, every parent grapples with this dilemma: How much technology should they allow their kids to access? The search for an answer seems endless, with no clear consensus in sight. Every viewpoint finds its champions and detractors, revealing our inherent biases. But perhaps it's
As an engineering leader with firsthand experience of color blindness, I've navigated both the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology and accessibility. Deuteranopia, or red-green color blindness, affects a significant portion of the population (9%), including me! Despite the prevalence, the digital world has been slow
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Lets Explore the essential balance between profitability and user-centricity in business. Understand how successful companies navigate this tightrope for long-term success. Introduction to Profit and User-Centricity in Business In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern business, one of the most critical challenges is achieving the right balance between pursuing profit
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The shift in hiring practices over the past year is remarkable. Where previously we sought out candidates with potential for growth and adaptability, the trend now leans towards demanding extensive, specific experience, often to an unrealistic degree. In my view, this approach is short-sighted. Focusing solely on candidates who meet
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You've deployed your code, and just when you're about to bask in the glory of a job well done, a bug shows up uninvited. Welcome to the emotional rollercoaster of coding. First off, don't lose your cool. Bugs are as common in coding as
Golf is often seen as a gentleman's sport, so admitting to cheating might sound scandalous. But before you grab your pitchforks, hear me out. I'm not talking about the 'hand wedge,' 'finding' a ball in the woods, or miscounting strokes. Those are
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Emphasizes the importance of connecting with people, implementing efficient processes, and leveraging existing technologies to successfully manage software delivery teams. As an engineering leader, I've learned that success hinges on three pillars: people, process, and technology. People Connecting with your team members is crucial. Take time to build
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My 8-year-old has begun tinkering with the game creator Flowlab and Minecraft - grasping those basic programming concepts. However, that raised a question in my forward-looking parental mind: should generative AI also be part of his learning toolkit? I contemplated whether AI was out to steal human coding jobs. I
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Screen time, that ever-elusive balance between tech and life, right? Full disclosure: we're pretty stringent about it in our household. Is it the right call? Who knows! But here's what I do know—kids these days seem like digital zombies, glued to their screens during meals,
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So you became a people manager, congrats! You likely got here because you're good with people (not always the case though), and you're probably an awesome engineer too. You code in your sleep, mentor your peers, discuss new technology - a constant overachiever whose work has