Fabio Cicerchia - Issue #130
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Debugging is twice as hard as writing the code in the first place. Therefore, if you write the code as cleverly as possible, you are–by definition–not smart enough to debug it.
— Brian W. Kernighan
Architecture
System Design Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide
Reading time: 9 mins
Developing a robust, scalable, and efficient system can be daunting. However, understanding the key concepts and components can make the process more manageable. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential system design components such as DNS, load balancing, API Gateway, and more, along with a concise cheat sheet that can help developers design systems of varying complexity.
Career
Are You Ready to Become a Manager?
Reading time: 7 mins
When you’re working toward a promotion to a management position, proving that you’re ready is just one part of the process. To be a strong manager, you need to be a problem-solver at the highest level. It’s essential to uncover what you don’t know yet. In addition to assembling tangible examples that demonstrate your managerial credentials, take an objective assessment of the gaps in your experience, knowledge, and management skills. To determine which skills and knowledge you need to improve or develop to become an effective first-time manager, ask yourself these 10 questions.
Health
Technological Solutions for Combating Depression and Anxiety
Reading time: 6 mins
Though COVID-19 is no longer classified as a global health emergency, the spike in mental health disorders that accompanied the rapid spread of the virus hasn’t abated.
Following the pandemic, studies found that depressive symptoms grew from a base of about 193 million people worldwide to 246 million, which is about 28%. Anxiety disorders grew 25% from about 298 million people affected to 374 million.
Although these are sobering statistics, the rise in mental health conditions has also meant that more people are comfortable seeking support. As a result, there’s never been more demand for health and wellbeing services with the behavioral health market expected to grow to $105 billion by 2029.
And tech innovators continue to develop solutions that address specific gaps in the treatment pipeline, democratize access to treatment such as therapy and provide tools to manage our wellbeing holistically.
Methodologies
2023 Developer Survey results are in: the latest trends in technology and work from the Stack Overflow community
Reading time: 12 mins
Approximately 90,000 people from all over the world submitted their top picks for tools and programming languages they are using along with details about how long they have been coding at work, school, and otherwise. With such a large response to our 2023 survey, it’s good to keep in mind that our responses are sourced from our tried and true Stack Overflow audience, which means the results are biased towards a community of engaged coders that are actively solving problems. Check out all the new insights on our results microsite.
Productivity
To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask for 85% Effort
Reading time: 10 mins
An outdated way of thinking about peak performance is: “maximum effort = maximum results.” But research shows that it doesn’t actually work that way in reality. Here’s what actually works: The 85% rule, which counterintuitively suggests that to reach maximum output, you need to refrain from giving maximum effort. Operating at 100% effort all of the time will result in burnout and ultimately less-optimal results. While the precise number 85% may just be a rule of thumb, it’s a helpful one for managers who want to create high-performance teams without burning people out.
Resources
Build your own X
Reading time: N/A
This repository is a compilation of well-written, step-by-step guides for re-creating our favorite technologies from scratch.
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