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TDD saved the day

Xebia

The goal was to compare two object graphs and present them in a way a user could selectively merge them. To tackle each operation, I started with a small test, following the principles of Test-Driven Development (TDD). This was convenient as it allowed me to maintain a TDD flow without external dependencies.

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Research: How Ratings Systems Shape User Behavior in the Gig Economy

Harvard Business Review

Incremental rating systems, employed by platforms like TaskRabbit and Airbnb, offer a detailed view by listing and often providing insights into every individual review score. Averaged rating systems, used by platforms such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, present an overall score that aggregates all individual ratings.

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Unveiling the risks of OT systems and how to secure them

CIO

When we consider what security means for an organization, most think of needing to secure systems and devices like cloud computing instances, servers, employee workstations, and other tech commonly seen in the workplace. To address this, attack surface management (ASM) offers a lifeline for organizations to secure their OT systems.

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Butter raises $7M to end ‘accidental’ customer churn due to payment failure

TechCrunch

It was there that he realized there was an astounding number of subscriptions that failed to renew or even go through to begin with due to payment-related issues. The accidental churn is often not just due to problems with renewals, where people get frustrated by failed attempts to charge their credit card, for example. to $5 million.

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Vyrill, winner of the TC Early Stage Pitch-Off, helps brands discover and leverage user-generated video reviews

TechCrunch

Vyrill helps brands discover and leverage video reviews created by authentic customers and users. The company presented its product at TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing & Fundraising, where it beat out nine other companies, winning the pitch-off. Watch Vyrill’s pitch-off presentation here. million already raised.

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

CIO

When presented by the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( SCDDA) in Germany, PwC realized their clients would need tools and processes to automate evaluation of suppliers. It enables easy connectivity to any transaction systems and the app can be quickly deployed.

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Exploring the digital impact in Northern Ireland’s health and social care system

CIO

Although progress is being made that should be recognized and celebrated, Dan West, CDIO for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland’s Department of Health, understands that the pandemic still casts a lingering shadow over national health and care systems, contributing to continuing rampant fatigue among staff and subsequent strikes over pay.