Summertime has arrived, a rather controversial period for a programmer who would like to be like everyone else but then, whether at the beach or in the mountains, finds themselves involved in somewhat unpleasant activities such as explaining to the cable car operators how to optimize passenger traffic, or arguing with children building marble tracks… Read more The post Summer Breeze Makes me Read Fine: 10 Tech Books for Your Vacations appeared first on Codemotion Magazine ..read more

Adopting strategies like effective time management, creating focus blocks, and automating repetitive tasks can minimize interruptions and improve individual performance. The Challenge of Distractions in Software Development Often, we are bombarded with books on how to improve productivity and team communication, but what happens with individual development when tasks accumulate due to avoidable distractions? This… Read more The post From Chaos to Efficiency: How to Minimize Distractions in Software Development appeared first on Codemotion Magazine ..read more

Introduction From CrowdStrike‘s recent crisis to legendary incidents like the Ariane 5 rocket failure and the Equifax data breach, we delve into some of the most significant technological disasters in history. What can we learn from these errors, and how can we prevent future tech catastrophes? The CrowdStrike Incident In recent days, you’ve likely heard… Read more The post “Redmond, We’ve Got a Problem”: CrowdStrike and Other Tech Disasters appeared first on Codemotion Magazine ..read more

What Is Kubernetes Cost Optimization?  Kubernetes cost optimization involves reducing expenses associated with running applications in Kubernetes environments without compromising performance or availability. It requires a strategic approach to managing resources such as compute, storage, and networking. By optimizing these elements, organizations can ensure they only pay for what they actually use and need, avoiding… Read more The post Kubernetes Cost Optimization: A Developer’s Guide appeared first on Codemotion Magazine ..read more

Not long ago, I focused on certifications, reviewing programs from major players to compare them and study them in more depth. Looking at some “path to glory” images reminded me of something I already knew but sometimes forget, like any ordinary user. Certification badges are beautiful and colorful, but beyond the precise directives from the marketing office, they apply gamification principles. Gamification is the application of game design elements and mechanics in non-game contexts such as work, education, marketing, health, and other fields. The goal is to make activities more engaging, m ..read more

“Anyone who uses this tool will be rightfully King of Flowcharts” These are the words engraved under the golden hilt of Excalidraw, the Open Source project I’ll talk about today. Welcome to OpenDev Explorer, my column dedicated to exploring the Open Source world with a nod to developer experience. I am Riccardo (aka TheZal) and today I will talk about Excalidraw, an open-source tool for creating flowcharts as well as “freehand” drawings for anyone who needs to put their ideas on digital paper. General Overview Excalidraw is an online open-source drawing tool that allows you to create sketches ..read more

In recent months, the tech world has been abuzz with talk of Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic. With claims of advanced language understanding and problem-solving capabilities, we couldn’t help but wonder: How would Claude fare in a real-world scenario? To satisfy our curiosity and put Claude to the test, we decided to simulate a tech interview for a senior developer position (mainly working with React) at a software house with international clients. We crafted a series of questions that a candidate might face in an interview, covering technical expertise and soft skills. Our virtual interview p ..read more

The world runs on code, and the programmers behind it are the wizards weaving the magic. But can these wizards maintain a healthy work-life balance and avoid burnout? The State of Developer Wellness Report 2024 offers invaluable insights from over 900 developers, shedding light on the current state of developer wellbeing and work-life balance. Let’s dive into the findings and explore how developers and employers alike can foster a healthier, more balanced lifestyle in the tech world. Exploring the Data: State of Developer Wellness Report 2024 The 2024 Developer Wellness Report serves as an es ..read more

The fears of seniors “Can you change this condition in the code? What does it take?” I used to be much quicker at changing an algorithm, modifying a function parameter, creating or destroying flows, and so on. The goal was, first and foremost, to do what the client asked for, and only secondarily to ensure that the code was maintainable or that the choice made was the best among a series of more or less considered options. Then I aged and started using tests to understand if my code was still good after a change. I began writing documentation to understand why I had reasoned in a certain way ..read more

What is Networking? Networking is the ability to create relationships or make contacts with the goal of expanding your network and generating new opportunities. It sounds great, doesn’t it? It’s often associated with sales, but it’s something we do in our daily lives and can even practice today. Imagine you’re in your Tuesday yoga class, and after the class ends, you approach a woman to comment on how lovely the session was. You start talking and discover she has a business looking for the service you offer. Or, to make it less business-related, imagine you have back pain, and she knows an exc ..read more