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My ICT teacher can’t mark my homework
Three years ago in August 2009 we ran the first ever Young Rewired State – a hack weekend aimed at the young developer community. I was determined to try to engage them with the exciting (sic…
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Every blog post that took off on Hacker News, ranked by the votes of its best submission. 6,087 posts.
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Yes, I have opinions on your open source contributions
Recently [the Python Package Index](https://pypi.org/) announced that they will be implementing new account-security policies, and hoo boy are some people …
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Incorporating a limited company in Germany
With all the craziness in the world going on at the moment, founders and start-up enthusiasts are looking which place is worth moving to. Some people are suggesting to consider Berlin. Sadly, Berlin is located in Germany, which means that bureaucracy is a thing you need to familiarize with. Papers need to be filled…
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Step Away from Stack Overflow
Notes that I mostly write for myself, but you can read if you want.
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Reviewing Bad Schematics as EE Interview Tactic
help your EE candidates strut their stuff
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It is perfectly OK to only code at work, you can have a life too
There is often pressure inside Software development for Software developers to code outside of work hours. Whether you are a Python, Ruby, Java, or any other developer... There is absolutely no need to code outside of work if you don't want too. Coding is considered a passion for some, but others they don't think this…
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Demystifying burnout – A deep dive into its symptoms and remedies
Discover the roots of burnout, its distinct symptoms, and key causes. Learn to identify potential signs and explore strategies to overcome this chronic syndrome.
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Docs Deserve More Respect
A plea for more respect for documentation and technical writing in the software development industry.
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Street fighting engineers vs. martial arts engineers
Street fighters and Martial artists.
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Fast Cash vs. Slow Equity
Knowing what you're building
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Reading Other People's Code
I really enjoy reading other people’s code, it allows you see how others solve common problems, and sometimes even provide parables on what you shouldn’t do with yours. It also teaches the much needed skill of reading other people’s code. Now, ask yourself two questions: 1. how
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Strong software tips from 2000 that are 100% valid today
Have you ever heard of SEMA? It’s a fairly esoteric system for measuring how good a software team is. No, wait! Don’t follow that link! It will take you about six years just to understa…
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Don’t Shy Away or Risk Cowardly Management
I’m not a big fan of stereotypes, but there’s no denying that a lot of leaders in tech are former engineers–a group no one would claim is known for being…
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Accidentally Saving the Day
Several years ago, when I was a junior engineer just out of university, a PM wandered by my desk on his way to a meeting one morning. “Uh, hey, we’re having a meeting about Project Jabberwocky, uh, right now, can you come?” He was already past my desk and did a last-second pivot to extend the invitation. I was…
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Spotting Field Sabotage in Meetings (2011)
Office of Strategic Services (OSS) 1944 Simple Sabotage Field ManualA Timeless Classic Answer: Read the Simple Sabotage Field Manual. A while back I went to the inaugural meeting of a ‘commun…
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The “I just got bought by a big company” survival guide
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, California, investing in bold founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs building the future through technology.
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Becoming a Professor
Photo by Daderot [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons When I was first appointed as the director of the MIT Media...
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Preparing To Fire an Executive
Ben Horowitz is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The
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Reddit Sees Massive Growth & Hires New Programmers
Get the latest product news, company announcements, and user insights from the official Reddit blog.
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Two and a Half Years in GameDev
About 3 years ago, I joined a GameDev company, without any prior experience making games or hands-on exposure to this industry. Statistically, this time is not even enough to release a single game. But during that window, I was lucky to meet many talented people deeply involved in modern GameDev, who shared with me…
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How Do You Like What You've Built?
Recently, a colleague asked me for a code review on some complex UI changes. The idea was to make an...
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Consistency and discipline over motivation
Motivation is fun when it’s there but it fades quickly and it doesn’t help you get anything done long term. In this post I talk about my experience with setting up a system that aids in building a…