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Topic: tech insights

Bootstrap: The Good, The Bad and The ‘It Depends’

Bootstrap is used in laying the foundation for a lot of projects. Here, Lourens explains where it works well and where using something else might be better.

by Lourens de Villiers

Topic: tech career insights

How I Learnt To Fail Gracefully

Failing at something is hard but Adelize has found that with a few clever tricks, you can always pick yourself up. Here's how she overcomes making mistakes.

by Adelize van Eeden

Topic: tech career insights

How to Negotiate a Job Offer That's More Than Just the Money

I’ve helped many developers land their dream jobs. Here are my top tips on how to negotiate a salary offer as a developer.

by Mihlali Tshikila

Topic: tech career insights

What Your Future Employer Is Looking For in a Technical Interview

Coming to a technical interview unprepared never ends well, but there are focus areas you can brush-up on to nail it first time. Here are some of them.

by Stuart Corrans

Topic: tech insights

How UX has Evolved My Everyday Thinking

Here's what I've learnt about UX processes and how I've used them to evolve my mindset in a way that helps me improve other aspects of my life and job.

by Alexandra Hanson

Topic: tech insights

We Need a Standard! Developing UI Design Patterns and Best Practices

David has seen that there is no real standard that exists for UI developers to follow, and so, he has put together a basic guideline to help address this.

by David Purkiss

Topic: tech career insights

Daily Habits You Can Start Now to Nurture a Culture of Diversity

If you aren't conscious of diversity, the things you do every day might make someone feel unwelcome. Baratang Miya shares small changes you can make now.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech insights

How To Reduce Code Complexity

It's easier than we'd like to admit for code to get complex and difficult to keep up with. Brandon talks about what makes it complex and how to avoid this.

by Brandon Pearman

Topic: tech insights

Here's Why You Don't Need Blockchain

Blockchain is popular but a lot of people don't really understand how it works. Herman explains this and points out where using different systems is better.

by Herman Martinus

Topic: hiring tips and insights

How You Can Hire Better In Tech: Access vs Supply

We often say SA tech talent is in short supply. But Gavin Rossouw says the problem is actually "access". He shares tips to max-out hiring for better access.

by Jomiro Eming

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