Tag: SoftwareDevelopment
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Asking the Right Questions in Software Development
When thinking about software improvements and features, success often hinges on the ability to ask the right questions and probe enough to understand the answers you get. As a software developer, asking insightful questions to a product manager or an executive is crucial for creating successful and impactful features. The next time you start on…
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The Significance of :has() Pseudo-Class Support in Firefox
On December 19, 2023, Mozilla Firefox took a much needed step forward in web development and web development standardization by introducing support for the :has() CSS pseudo-class. Most other major browsers pushed out this feature between March 2022 and September 2022. This addition marks a major milestone in the quest for standardized web technologies, providing…
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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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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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Developer Velocity
Developer Velocity for me is an essential metric in today’s dynamic tech landscape, representing the speed and efficiency with which a development team delivers high-quality software. It encompasses coding speed, collaboration, deployment frequency, and time-to-market. This quantifiable measure empowers teams to assess their productivity and make informed decisions for process optimization. Developer Velocity serves as…