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SOLID: Acronyms to Code By (Part One)
When I first started coding I joked that I would never understand it because there was so much algebra type code. Then I was introduced to all of the acronyms engineers used to construct their projects and it got even more confusing. So let me break it down for you: Single Responsibility Principle This one…
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Let’s be Friends: the value of mentorship
One thing that I advocate for is the value of mentorship and having a one on one relationship with someone who can help guide you and give you advice. But while saying “get a mentor” is easy, what does it really mean? What is a mentor? An experienced and trusted adviser. My first introduction to…
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What is Second System Syndrome?
I’ll be honest: I had never heard about Second System Syndrome before Thursday. It was the MCR Tech Connect meet up and the first talk was by Filip Banasiak. His talk was on this thing called the Second Systen Syndrome and I really wasn’t sure what he was going to be telling us about! In…
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Work Place Academies: how to onboard new juniors the right way
Academies. Grad bays. Starter squads. They’re becoming more and more popular these days. I’ve seen so many local companies posting about them. What are these training bays? Typically, a company will bring in a fresh-out-of-school grad (and by grad I mean anyone who has not had a coding job before) and set them up in…
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Job Interviews: 3 ways the landscape has changed
You may have heard the news recently. The so-called Great Resignation. But it isn’t just people voluntarily leaving companies for a new role, new responsibilities and a significant pay rise. There is also a rise in redundancies. I’ve been fortunate to not be affected by the latter, but I had an entire squad quit over…
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Jade Kneen 