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Thinking Beyond Code
I believe in finding solutions to real-world problems efficiently and practically. I tap into a lot of the things I’ve learned over the course of my career and through my mentors, seniors, and peers. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the value of working with individuals who have a vision that extends beyond the…
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Story Points & Velocity
A core principles of Agile is adaptability. By tracking story points rather than dates, teams embrace the agile mindset, allowing them to be more flexible in responding to changes. Story points are a unit of measure for the complexity and effort required to complete a task, making them a more accurate gauge of the work…
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Every Second Counts
One thing that has remained a constant in web development today is the importance of site speed. As someone who has been coding for several years, I vividly remember the days when the mantra was simple: “Your website needs to load fast, and every millisecond counts.” Sites had to be optimized, images had to be…
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A Bit Of Self Reflection
There’s a common misconception that leadership roles and hands on roles don’t overlap. However, the reality is quite different. True technical leadership entails rolling up your sleeves, immersing yourself in the codebase, and diving headfirst into the intricacies of the work at hand. #TechnicalLeadership #LeadingByExample #HandsOnLeadership Technical leaders are not exempt from looking at code…
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Streamlining the Hiring Process
Hiring top talent is not just a necessity, it’s a strategic imperative. As someone who’s been at the helm of technical teams, I’ve learned that the key to a successful hiring process isn’t its complexity, but its efficiency. I want to reflect on my perspective on why we should keep hiring processes short, minimize the…
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Toronto Public Library
I’m excited to share that I’ve rekindled my love affair with my Toronto Public Library card! From the treasure trove of books and e-books to the world of audio books, it’s like rediscovering a long-lost friend. But it’s not just about the reading; it’s the printers, tool rentals, sewing machines, cozy reading corners, meeting rooms,…
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Significance of Technical Design Documents in Software Engineering Teams
A well-crafted Technical Design Document (TDD) serves as a crucial blueprint for the development process, enabling teams to align, plan, and execute effectively. Understanding the Role of Technical Design Documents TDDs serve as a bridge between conceptualization and implementation in software development teams. They provide a structured framework for translating high-level ideas into concrete plans,…
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Unlocking Financial Insights: Forecasting Bank Account Balances with ChatGPT
Financial forecasting has taken a giant leap forward. One notable application is the use of ChatGPT to predict and project bank account balances. This allows individuals and businesses to better manage their finances by anticipating future account balances based on historical data. Verbs to Use: When interacting with ChatGPT for financial forecasting, I’ve learned that…
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Going From Auto-Increment To UUID
Recently, I went through the exercise of converting my e-commerce platform’s database and application to using UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) over auto-increment fields as a way to modernize and scale after a long pause on development. Here were some of the reasons: However, the currently underlying database cannot currently natively handle UUIDs as types, so…