Martin Fowler
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Sriram concludes his discussion of product-mode thinking by looking the challenges faced by this approach, facing concerns over staff utilization and formation of silos. He also reviews how teams often organize into business and infrastructure tiers.
The Parallax
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Through a combination of recklessness, negligence, and belligerence, car drivers in America kill more than 40,000 people a year , according to the National Safety Council. Advocates of autonomous and connected cars say they will save lives, but computer security experts know that they also come with their own set of risks. Those risks became front-page news in a 2015 Wired report that demonstrated a hacker disabling control of a Jeep Cherokee hurtling down the freeway at 70 mph.
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Henrik Warne
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
During my career as a software developer, I have seen the release frequency increasing steadily. When I started, it would take 12 to 18 months for new features to reach the customer. Years later the frequency increased, so deployment to production happened every three weeks. For the past two years, we have been using continuous delivery at work. This means that as soon as a feature is ready (implemented, code-reviewed and tested), it is deployed to production.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
The most troubling part of the recent sexual harassment revelations is that they happened. We are deeply saddened by the constant parade of allegations and the deep pain being surfaced and resurfaced for so many. No one should feel threatened or demeaned […].
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CTOvision
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
The concept of Big Data is a relatively new one. It denotes the availability of vast volumes and sources of data, which were not available before. By itself, Big Data is powerful, and when combined with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, the opportunities presented by this combination are just endless. As big data moves to the […].
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Martin Fowler
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Sriram continues his examination of why products are better than projects by looking into the benefits of product-mode thinking. With products you can quickly change direction and have faster cycles to get ideas into production - which are the consequences of truly iterative development. Product teams' more stable team members result in better knowledge retention and more architectural integrity in the code base.
The Parallax
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
An Apple vulnerability that allowed anybody to access a Mac running the latest version of its operating system became widely known on Tuesday. Although Apple fixed the problem, the severity of the bug worries independent security researchers. As it released a security patch on Wednesday, Apple recommended that all Mac users install the update to close the vulnerability.
Change Starts Here
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
There are elements of an organization's culture that will either help or hinder change, regardless of the change you're trying to implement. Organizations with cultures that enable change are Change-Ready, while those that work against it are Change-Resistant. Let's take a look at some of the elements of culture that affect change.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
“But I exceeded all my objectives. Why am I not rating ‘leading?’ ” It’s a frustrating conversation no matter which side of the desk you’re on. The truth is, in most companies, meeting or exceeding your objectives is not enough to stand […].
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Many organizations today are unlocking the power of their data by using graph databases to feed downstream analytics, enahance visualizations, and more. Yet, when different graph nodes represent the same entity, graphs get messy. Watch this essential video with Senzing CEO Jeff Jonas on how adding entity resolution to a graph database condenses network graphs to improve analytics and save your analysts time.
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
We are seeing a disturbing insider threat trend impacting operations and causing reputational harm in the days leading up to an employee’s departure from an organization. For example, last week a Twitter employee deleted President’s Trump’s Twitter account prior to leaving the premises on his last day of employment. In September, a contractor was convicted […].
General Leadership
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Armistice Day parade – 1929 – Boston (Source: Boston Public Library). “…solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom.”. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. On November 11, 1918–after more than four years of bloody fighting by over 70 million soldiers from as many as 100 countries, an armistice was signed in France between the Allies and Germany bringing World War I to
Martin Fowler
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I remember in my teens being told of the wonderful things Artificial Intelligence (AI) would do in the next few years. Now several decades later, some of these seem to be happening. The most recent triumph was of computers teaching each other to play Go by playing against each other, rapidly becoming more proficient than any human, with strategies human experts could barely comprehend.
Henrik Warne
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
It is now more than 6 years since I started blogging about software development. It has been a great experience, and I thought I would reflect on what I have learnt. So here are my reasons for writing about programming, a bit on my process, and some statistics. Why. Knowing what I think. Formulating or explaining something in writing makes me think it through really carefully.
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Change Starts Here
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
You’ve spent months working on a change project. The implementation has started and is going well. Then one day, a leader who is instrumental to driving change has departed the organization and has been replaced. Now what? A new leader does not automatically mean all is lost. However, new leaders have a tendency to want […].
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
It’s nearly a leadership cliché: “Don’t bring me a problem without a solution.” You’ve probably been on the receiving end of a harried manager barking these words at you. You may even have said them yourself. I’ve delivered many keynote programs and […].
Lead on Purpose
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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Career Advancement
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” ~Warren Bennis~. Client Ethan asked: A lot of misunderstandings and hurt feelings are cropping up in my organization. Crucial information often doesn’t get shared; people often feel their voices aren’t heard. As an aspiring leader , I know I need to find ways to fix the situation. What should I do?
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Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
Martin Fowler
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
San Juan and Race for the Galaxy are two of my favorite card games. They have a similar style and heritage, both much influenced by Puerto Rico. I'm happy to own both as San Juan is easier to teach and generally lighter play experience, but Race excels when I'm after more depth.
LeanEssays
NOVEMBER 4, 2017
In the 1960’s, IT was largely an in-house back-office function focused on process automation and cost reduction. Today, IT plays a significant strategic and revenue role in most companies, and is deeply integrated with business functions. By 2010, over 50% of firms’ capital spending was going to IT, up from 10-15% in the 1960’s. [1] But one thing hasn't changed since the 1960’s: IT has always been considered a cost center.
Change Starts Here
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Have you ever worked for an organization that says they want change and then demonstrates the opposite? It's frustrating when you're an employee, and embarrassing when you're the one trying to implement change. What can you do when you see these mixed messages about a change you're trying to implement?
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
When I started my first HR job at 26, my boss handed me a stack of books and two pieces of advice. (1) Always read what the client is reading and (2) learn to “talk trucks” (meaning, “learn the business, kid.”) Straight […].
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Multi-tenant architecture allows software vendors to realize tremendous efficiencies by maintaining a single application stack instead of separate database instances while meeting data privacy needs. When you use a data warehouse to power your multi-tenant analytics, the proper approach is vital. Multi-tenant analytics is NOT the primary use case with traditional data warehouses, causing data security challenges.
Toptal
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
TensorFlow makes implementing deep learning on a production scale a breeze. However, understanding its core mechanisms and how dataflow graphs work is an essential step in leveraging the tool’s power. In this article, Toptal Freelance Software Engineer Oliver Holloway demonstrates how TensorFlow works by first solving a general numerical problem and then a deep learning problem.
Terry Starbucker
NOVEMBER 26, 2017
My More Human Leadership philosophy and practice is guided by 8 core principles , and if they are followed and practiced well, a leader can achieve what I call the “ success trifecta ” – a great company, happy employees, and a fulfilled leader. One of the pillars of the more human philosophy is the establishment of the Culture of Accountability. It’s the key to getting to a place where “ the need to be good is replaced with a relentless passion to be great”.
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 25, 2017
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Career Advancement
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
“May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion.”. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower~. At a team meeting, Valerie pitched a marketing strategy she’d been thinking about for a while. A fellow team member vocally outlined a number of holes in the plan, leaving Valerie feeling shaken. She’d believed this was the best idea she’d ever brought to the table.
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
Scott Berkun
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
On Tuesdays I write about the top voted question on Ask Berkun (see the lovely archive ). This week’s question came from J.R. [via email]: What is a favorite theory that you wish more people understood? A favorite theory I wish was more well known is the Satir Change Model. It’s popular in some circles, but often when I mention it in talks at events few have seen it before.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Sometimes when you go to build your strategic plan, it can seem like there are more questions than answers. We’ve seen changing regulatory environments, disruptive technology, and natural disasters lead to a paralyzing cycle of “what ifs” that lead to inaction. One […].
Toptal
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Great designers help teams and stakeholders make better decisions by using questions to identify opportunities, reveal underlying needs, and understand user context—all of which lead to better designs.
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