RESTFest
October 3, 2014 No Comments
Last week was RESTfest week. RESTfest is an unusual little conference that happens in Greenville, South Carolina every September. This is the fifth year it has run
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How to Build a Big Remote Data Team
Being restricted by geographical boundaries when building a data team? You’re hampering your own potential. Despite the rise of remote work, many companies still struggle to find the right approach when it comes to building a large remote data team. Missteps can lead to inefficiencies and miscommunication. Think local when hiring for your data team?…
Onboarding Processes for Remote Tech Teams
Most companies think a Slack introduction and an email chain constitute an effective remote onboarding process. Ignoring the vital role onboarding plays in integrating remote tech teams is a surefire way to hinder productivity and cohesion. The rise of remote work has laid bare the inadequacies of traditional onboarding processes. Unprepared, many companies fumble, leading…
Building a Cohesive Culture in Distributed Tech Teams: A Hypothesis-Driven Approach
Thinking that borderless teams mean a culture-less environment is a flawed notion that will hold your distributed tech team back. Navigating time zones and cultural nuances while maintaining a cohesive culture is a hurdle that many companies fail to overcome, leading to fractured teams and mediocre outputs. Transform your approach and successfully build a culture…
Avoid These 5 Common AI Project Mistakes for Success
Jumping on the AI bandwagon without a strategic plan is a recipe for disaster. Sadly, in the race to deploy AI capabilities, numerous businesses stumble over common pitfalls resulting in costly project failures. The AI development landscape is littered with failed projects, victims of common mistakes made in the rush to stay ahead in the…
Best Practices for Legacy System Migration
Stubbornly clinging to outdated software? You’re walking a dangerous tightrope. Legacy systems, despite their reliability, are ticking time bombs—susceptible to security breaches, inefficiencies, and obsolescence. Sticking to these systems is like driving a vintage car; it may look great, but it lacks modern comfort and safety features. Holding on to your old software is akin…
Strategies for Retaining Top Tech Talent in Competitive Markets
Your greatest tech assets are walking out the front door. The cutthroat market is evolving rapidly, leaving companies scrambling for top tech skills. Simply hiring the best isn’t enough anymore; indifference towards retention can lead to catastrophic consequences, including lost skills, lost time, and high costs. Believing that a competitive salary will ensure loyalty is…
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Vermont Code Camp
September 24, 2014 No Comments
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend and speak at Vermont Code Camp. Apart from being hosted at the beautiful University of Vermont, it
Implementing Conditional Request Handling for your API
September 17, 2014 No Comments
In the previous post in this series on Conditional Requests I introduced the topic of validators, their purpose and how they can be constructed. A large chunk
Code Camp NYC
September 15, 2014 No Comments
This weekend I had the opportunity to speak for the first time at the New York city Code Camp. It was an excellent event with a
Using Etags and Last-modified headers to improve performance with HTTP conditional requests
September 3, 2014 No Comments
In the recent update of the HTTP specification, the details of conditional requests have been split out and given their whole own specification. Most developers I talk
HTTP in depth
September 3, 2014 No Comments
Over the past few months I have written a number of posts relating to HTTP that have attempted to clarify some of the lesser understood
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