The Insanity of the Vary Header
July 10, 2014 No Comments
In my first deep dive into a HTTP header on the user-agent header I said that I would try and produce a series of posts going under
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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Stubbornly clinging to outdated software?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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REST Agent – Lessons learned in building generic hypermedia clients
July 8, 2014 No Comments
Several years ago when I was beginning to work on a large hyper media driven client, I recognized frequently recurring patterns and decided that I
Composing API responses for maximum reuse with ASP.NET Web API
July 2, 2014 No Comments
In Web API 2.1 a new mechanism was introduced for returning HTTP messages that appeared to be a cross between HttpResponseMessage and the ActionResult mechanism from ASP.NET MVC. At
An HTTP Resource is a lot simpler than you might think
July 1, 2014 No Comments
Unfortunately, I still regularly run into articles on the web that misunderstand the concept of an HTTP resource. Considering it is a core piece of
Single purpose media types and reusability
June 24, 2014 No Comments
The one great thing about twitter is that you quickly find out what you failed to explain clearly 🙂 My efforts in advocating for single purpose
Single purpose media types and caching
June 23, 2014 No Comments
My recent post asking people to refrain from creating more generic hypermedia types sparked some good conversation on twitter between @mamund, @cometaj2, @mogsie, @inadarei and others. Whilst thinking some more on the
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