Ada Lovelace – Dreaming of Code
We are big fans of Ada Lovelace. Given the opportunity of Ada Lovelace Day 2022, let’s talk a bit of what makes her story so interesting.
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Scrum Vs Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP)
An overview of how Kanban and XP can work together compared to Scrum
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Learning Techniques for Software Developers
We talk about learning techniques, as showcased in the series “Alex learns htmx”.
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Architecture vs. Big Design Up Front
How much design up front do you really need when starting a new product? What is the relation between design up front and architecture? And what is architecture really about? We discuss this and more in this focused chat inspired by Simon Brown’s article “Software architecture isn’t about big design up front”. Interested in Software
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Alex Learns HTMX Series
In this video series, Alex showcases learning techniques by learning a new technology in real time. Enjoy!
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Personal Responsibility Process
We discuss the Personal Responsibility Process by Christopher Avery, a model that explains “how all people mentally process thoughts about avoiding or taking responsibility”. Find more info on the website https://responsibility.com/responsibility-process/ and in the book https://www.amazon.com/Responsibility-Process-Unlocking-Natural-Ability/dp/099774720X
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Helpful Practices For Junior Developers
Ever wondered what would help you get better as a junior developer (and not only)? We brainstorm a list of practices based on our experience with programming, coaching, and training. See below the result of our brainstorm. Adi Bolboaca is a VP, trainer and coach at Mozaic Works. Alex Bolboaca is a programmer, CTO, author,
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Code Reviews DOs And Donts
Following a discussion on code reviews that started at CppEurope 2022, we are diving deeper into the dos and don’ts of code reviews. Learn how your code reviews are an important feedback mechanic for team learning and for preventing defects, and how to use them effectively while collaborating. Few links: InfoQ topic https://www.infoq.com/codereviews/ Article that
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Real Options
We discuss real options, a technique coined by Chris Matts, in the context of agile software development, looking to understand it better. Few links: real options definition in finance from Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/realoption.asp article by Chris Matts and Olav Maassen: https://www.infoq.com/articles/real-options-enhance-agility/ Adi Bolboaca is a VP, trainer and coach at Mozaic Works. Alex Bolboaca is a
The Origin Story of Model-View-Controller
Model View Controller is a design pattern very utilized nowadays. But do you know where it comes from? And did you know that it was first used on a large scale in 1970s? Watch this deep dive into the history of MVC, starting from a Quora answer by Alan Kay. In doing so, you will
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