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This is going to be a great hackathon!

I'm using Docker on a daily basis and sometimes it's frustrating to have the need to "restart it" for some reason. Maybe it's time to build my own one? :)

Everything that we build as engineers, we build for someone to use. There is always going to be an end user for us. The end users can be non-tech people or they can also be other e…

A lot of people may be thinking of what exactly does a CTO do? Well, there is not one universal answer to that. What the CTO is doing heavily depends on the business and the size o…

The way we approach making changes and embracing them can really make or break the organization. Doing it the right way will ensure that the organization thrives, on the opposite s…

What makes you a good developer, will not necessarily make you a good manager. There are different skill sets needed to excel in one or the other. As you grow more and more as a de…

One of the first things that is important to define when joining a new organization is the tech strategy. If there is no tech strategy present already, it’s very important to start…

Side projects are a really great way to grow. There is no better way to learn new technologies/concepts/frameworks than building an actual project. Especially if you are passionate…

The main secret to being able to do this is freelance work. I wouldn’t be where I am if I wouldn’t be doing: projects, coaching and mentoring, consulting and advising.

This is how I am NOT measuring productivity: I don’t measure lines of code being added. I don’t measure the amount of tasks finished. I don’t measure story points being done. I don…

Your first 90 days are crucial and can define your overall experience in your next position. It can be the difference between having an amazing experience and getting along well wi…

1:1 meetings are an essential part of coaching and mentoring and if they are done in the right way, it can bring immense value. What’s important to understand is that not all manag…