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Lisp's Superpower: Saving Time Writing Code

I decided to explore Lisp's potential by extending a json library with Lisp macros. This saved me a whole lot of time writing code. Here’s how.

by Henry Steere

Topic: tech insights

Zero Downtime Deployments In An IIS World

I recently had the task of finding a way for zero downtime deployments with Microsoft IIS. If you have similar constraints, then this is for you.

by Duane McKibbin

Topic: tech insights

How to Avoid “Fake“ UX-Opportunities: Spotting Interview Red-Flags

UX designers need opportunities to help build human-centered products. Many however end up in UI-focused roles. Here are a few red flags to avoid.

by Brendin du Plessis

Topic: tech insights

How UX Thinking Is Affecting My Everyday Work

UX principles aren't just expanding my skillset but also influencing my mindset. Here are three that have proven the most valuable to my general work life.

by Alexandra Hanson

Topic: tech insights

Debugging with Chrome DevTools: Quick Front End Fixes

Debugging is an art form. It requires both technical knowledge and data on the bug itself. Here are some quick tricks to solve Front End bugs with Chrome’s DevT...

by Clarice Bouwer

Topic: tech insights

How to Enable Cross-Continental Collaboration for Tech Teams

As more companies become remote friendly, what do teams need to be aware of? Here's how we collaborate between Cape Town and Taipei.

by Bevan Williams

Topic: tech insights

Game Programming Inspires My Software Development

Although I'm currently building applications in the financial space, I often find useful solutions in game engines. Here are four examples.

by Justin Worthe

Topic: tech career insights

Developer Salaries: Trends Amongst Top Earners

How do some developers manage to out-earn the rest? We’ve looked at the top 5% of highest earning developers to find interesting insights on trends and demand.

by Trinka Mynhardt

Topic: tech career insights

Fighting the Imposter Syndrome: Lessons from a Self-Taught Developer

Being a self-taught developer can be scary and intimidating. For me, skipping university turned out to be the right choice anyways: Here’s what I learned.

by Arrie Pieterse

Topic: tech insights

Prioritise Like You Mean It

Once we have estimated the time and cost for our software project, how do we decide what to build first? Here's a simple method based on the value, cost and ris...

by Juan Urrego

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