Jason Porritt on Atomic Spin

Improve Performance Using SQL Functions in Postgres

Here two ways to use functions in Postgres to improve the performance of your application — applying predicates and computing derivative values.

Project & Team Management

How to Rekindle that Small-Team Feeling

Short of actually breaking up a large team, what can you do to incorporate things you love about small teams and reinvigorate your team members?

Project & Team Management

Improving All-Remote Team Decision Making with “Request For Comments”

Our process for making technical decisions was broken, especially with an all-remote team. A simple RFC process improved participation and results.

UX/Design Practices

How to Create a Cohesive Conceptual Model from Diverse Mental Models

Here are several ways you can adjust your diverse set of mental models to create a more cohesive conceptual model for your software system.

Project & Team Management

Successful Dev. Team Onboarding – Trust, Tradeoffs, and Giving Everyone the Benefit of the Doubt

Smoothly integrating new developers onto a project team starts with the right attitude. Be open, assume the best, and don't be afraid to ask questions.

DevOps & System Admin.

Four Considerations when Managing an AWS VPC

An AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) provides valuable protection if you know the limitations and have the right set of tools to manage it effectively.

Project & Team Management

Practicing Agile with a Growing Team – Part 2: Everything Else

Team growth puts pressure on small-team Agile practices. How do you adapt to keep a medium-size team working at its best?

Project & Team Management

Practicing Agile with a Growing Team – Part 1: Individuals and Interactions

Team growth puts pressure on small-team Agile practices. How do you adapt to keep a medium-size team working at its best?

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects: Part 3 – No Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. In some circumstances, not sharing data between systems is a good option.

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects, Part 2 – Two-Way Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. Two-way data exchange can keep both systems working in parallel and reduce risk.

Development Practices

Strategies for Data Synchronization on Rewrite Projects: Part 1 – One-Way Integration

Early release of working software is critical to a successful rewrite. One-way data synchronization can be a useful strategy when its constraints fit.

Growing as Makers

Considering a Non-Technical Role? Think about these 6 Things

Exploring a non-technical role may seem scary, but there are a lot of advantages and opportunities to grow. And it doesn't have to last forever!

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