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Embrace the Unknowns

Why do we often stick to what’s familiar? It’s simple: it feels safe. However, staying in our comfort zone means missing out on intriguing experiences. Think about the thrill of landing into a country where you don’t speak the language and you don’t know the customs.Venturing outside our comfort zones offers stimulation and excitement that our regular lives might not provide. But here’s a thought: does the…

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Hiring Harmony

Building an all-star team is a bit like cooking a nice dish. It’s less about throwing in a lot of ingredients. It’s more about using just the right ones to create something truly delicious. Your team is your recipe for success, and as any top cook will tell you, the best recipes don’t need the most ingredients; they require the right ones. In team building, it’s important…

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Estimation Accuracy

Estimating software project timelines and budgets is a bit like joining in on the centuries-long debate about Irish weather – it’s famously unpredictable, and everyone has their say! Picture this: a fleeting 15 minutes of sunshine followed by an unexpected downpour. What’s our strategy? We put on our trusty raincoats because, let’s be honest, umbrellas are no match for that Irish wind!  In the world of software…

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Legacy Software: A Goldmine

Legacy software often comes with historical decisions, prior mistakes, and previous successes. Engaging with these systems isn’t merely a journey through old code, but a rich learning experience waiting to be unwrapped. Let’s go into the not-so-obvious perks of working with legacy systems. Gaining Insights Mistakes, they say, are the portals of discovery. When we venture through legacy systems, we’re exploring the mistakes of the past. They…

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Beyond Numbers: Quality in Software Engineering

In the realm of software engineering, it’s a common pursuit to chase quality through tangible metrics like code coverage. Much like a barista striving for the perfect blend, the quest for impeccable code drives us. However, is quality merely about hitting certain numerical targets? Does achieving 100% code coverage ensure our software is free from bugs? The emphasis on numbers might lead us astray from the essence…

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