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Best Practices

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Blog Posts

Developer Productivity

How pockets of innovation create agile teams

During an episode of the Coding Over Cocktails podcast, Erik discussed how enterprises should focus on creating a series of small wins through pockets of innovation.
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ETL & ELT

Handling Errors & Maintaining Data Integrity in ETL Processes

Learn how to handle and mitigate errors in ETL processes to maintain data integrity. Explore the complexities of ETL workflows and discover proactive and reactive strategies for error management.
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Developer Productivity

Going Agile in 2021? Here's what you need to do — James Shore

Work is never going to be the same again. 2020 has seen work undergo transformative change due to remote working setups adopted across the globe.
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ETL & ELT

ELT Security Considerations

Discover the importance of securing your ELT processes and mitigating risks in this comprehensive blog. Learn about vulnerabilities, real-world breaches, and essential security measures for your data-driven organization.
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Digital Transformation

Digital transformation challenges in 2021

Digital transformation allows organizations to adjust to new technologies and take advantage of their benefits in order to build business value.
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Data Integration

Data integration done right: tips, tricks, and techniques for success

Learn how to integrate your data for better decision-making. Discover methods, tools, and best practices for successful data integration.
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Data Governance

Data governance best practices

Data governance is a necessity in the digital age, ensuring data integrity, quality, and security. Explore the key components and best practices for effective data management.
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Data Modeling

Creating Effective Data Models

Learn how to create effective data models that align with your business requirements. Understand the indispensable role of data models in turning raw data into actionable insights. Explore the principles and best practices for crafting data models that drive transformational outcomes. Discover how businesses have leveraged effective data modeling to improve supply chain efficiency and healthcare diagnoses. Craft a future-proof data model that positions your organization for data-driven excellence.
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Developer Productivity

Can you make your remote teams more 'agile'?

In a bid to make communication between remote working teams easier during this pandemic, organizations are seen investing in more collaboration tools and technologies.
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Podcast Episodes

Misconceptions on digital transformation with Charles Araujo

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In this episode, the founder of the Institute of Digital Transformation Charles Araujo aims to address some misconceptions most companies have when it comes to digital transformation and argues why 2020 wasn't the transformational year we all thought it was. He also talks about the importance of "intellectual curiosity" and why we should stop adhering to the "tech company fallacy."

The Design of Web APIs with Arnaud Lauret

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In this episode, API Handyman Arnaud Lauret joins us and discusses the design of web APIs - from making them consistent and discoverable, to the roles that the API gateway plays. He also chimes in on whether adopting new technologies and trends in API architecture would be the best approach to design your APIs.

Going through a digital transformation journey with Kamales Lardi

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In this episode, Lardi & Partner CEO and one of Awards Magazine's "Top 50 Women in Tech Influencers" Kamales Lardi guides us through a typical organization's journey through digital transformation. She also shares with us her experiences in transforming organisations, and what it really takes to find success in your digital transformation initiatives.

Why microservices should be your last resort with Sam Newman

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Are microservices really the solution that could help make your teams more autonomous and speed up your delivery to the market? Microservices author and thought leader Sam Newman answers this, and talks about what you need to consider before you do your migration (if a migration is even necessary).

Managing your software team's growing pains with Pete Hodgson

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In this episode, former ThoughtWorker and independent software consultant Pete Hodgson talks about addressing pain points in software development teams and cross-team collaboration. He also educates on code-ownership, technical debt and better product engagement in developing internal platforms.

Defining technical debt with George Fairbanks

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In this episode, "Just Enough Software Architecture" author and Google Software Engineer George Fairbanks educates us on technical debt and how it's a natural part of the software development process. He also gives practical advice on dealing with technical debt and the philosophies that have changed along with the evolution of software architecture.

Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity with Laurie Williams

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How safe are your security mechanisms for a potential cyberattack? In this episode we talk to Laurie Williams, Distinguished University Professor from North Carolina State University about cybersecurity, taking a proactive stance on it, and how organisations can get started on building more secure software products.

Practical Process Automation with Bernd Ruecker

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Author of Practical Process Automation, Bernd Ruecker, talks about the relationship of automation and workflow engines, how we can implement process automation effectively and the relevance of isolation and boundaries in automation. He also gives his thoughts on robotic process automation and explains why he considers it a "short-term painkiller" for organisations.

Changing your approach to testing with Alan Richardson

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In this episode of Cocktails, "The Evil Tester" Alan Richardson discusses how we can change our approach towards testing, as well as the important qualities that a good tester should have. He also talks about Agile Testing in relation to development, as well as various models on testing that we're seeing today.

How to get your microservices up-and-running with Ronnie Mitra

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Publicis Sapient Director of Technology and microservices expert Ronnie Mitra joins us in this episode to give some practical advise on how to get your microservice architecture up-and-running.