Pitfalls Programmers Should AvoidProgrammers can find themselves entrenched in productivity pitfalls without even knowing it. In this first installment of a three-part series, we outline the pitfalls of programming productivity and give some solutions for avoiding or fixing them.
When to Use Rituals and Regular Routines in Your TeamRituals and routines can help us be more effective and concentrate our effort on the things that matter, but applying rituals without thought can constrain us. Rituals are most useful when they help a team do the right things for the right reasons.
New Malware Prototype Doesn't Need Internet Access to Run AmokResearchers in Germany have discovered a new way to transmit information between computers infected with a proof-of-concept malware prototype that does not need to be connected to the Internet to run amok. All it needs is access to a computer's microphone and speakers.
Why Is OpenStack Neutron Struggling?After attending the 2013 OpenStack Summit, Beth Cohen highlights the latest information about OpenStack Neutron, the networking component, and why despite so many successes, the project is experiencing some pain points and struggling to find its connections.
Our Automated Tomorrow: The Rise of Drones and RobotsAmazon made headlines recently with Jeff Bezos’ statement that the company is testing drones for package deliveries. Knightscope is building a mobile security guard robot that may soon be monitoring school campuses. Advances in embedded software and robotics make for exciting new technologies.
Supercomputer as a Service? Watson Offered as App Platform in CloudIBM announced that its supercomputer Watson, famous for defeating humans on Jeopardy!, is being offered to third parties as a cloud-based development platform. This is IBM’s latest step to commercialize Watson’s impressive technology as the company tries to boost its revenue with cloud computing.
US Facing Quality and Quantity Problems with IT ProfessionalsJoe Townsend writes on problems involving the quality and quantity of IT professionals in the United States, as detailed in a survey by the Technology Councils of America. Perhaps the key to these issues resides in our education system, as Joe explains.
How Many People Should You Manage?As a manager, you should be providing a learning environment, coaching when it's wanted, and building trusting relationships. You should dedicate yourself to the employees, and you need time to meet with them often. This can be hard to do if you're managing too many people. What's the right number?
