Technology What will ST3 look like? ST3 is not just another programming language; it is a glimpse into a future where quantum computing and multi-deterministic outcomes shape the very fabric of our code.
Typescript Featured Awesome Typescript I Never Knew @ Manc.JS Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Manc.JS Meetup where Chris Dell gave a comprehensive overview of TypeScript. This blog post aims to recapitulate some of the most interesting points discussed. Defining Types on Variables TypeScript enhances JavaScript by introducing type annotations. By defining types on variables, you
MCR DevCon 2023 What nostalgic video games can teach us about hiring neurodivergent talent @ MCR DevCon 2023 Parul Singh, a Recruitment Marketing Partner at xDesign, took the stage with an intriguing presentation at the MCR DevCon on the topic of neurodivergence in the tech industry. Opening with some stark statistics, she revealed that approximately 15% of the general population is neurodivergent and, within the tech industry, that
MCR DevCon 2023 Managing the Burnout Burndown @ MCR DevCon 2023 It was an inspiring day at the MCR DevCon, an event showcasing the brightest minds in the tech world, providing an enriching platform for attendees to learn, share, and innovate. Among the various influential speakers, one standout presentation was from Anjuan Simmons, an Engineering Manager at Github and a renowned
MCR DevCon 2023 Why Manchester Deserves This @ MCR DevCon 2023 Manchester's first developer conference...MCR DevCon 2023. I was instantly enveloped in a sense of community and excitement that is so unique to this city. It felt like walking into a room full of old friends, a sea of familiar faces, all brimming with anticipation. After checking in,
Meetups Roku Takeover in Manchester Ah! Another Manchester meetup. This time with Roku in the spotlight. Stepping into the bustling venue, I saw the familiar Richard McIntyre, the charismatic host who flawlessly set the tone for the night. I remember seeing Richard a good number of years ago when he was working at Sky and
Meetups Technically Speaking Meetup 6: 1st Birthday! Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the Technically Speaking meetup organized by a group of passionate tech enthusiasts. The Technically Speaking group is a vibrant community dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals in the field. Their goal is to create a platform where individuals can
Transcend Tech Transcend Tech - Generative AI: Hype to Reality As a software engineer with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the tech industry; I recently had the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Transcend Tech meetup. This event focused on one of the most intriguing areas of AI: Generative
AWS AWS Data Deep Dive Day Data has become the lifeblood of modern businesses, fueling growth, driving innovation, and shaping decision-making processes. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to leverage advanced analytics and cloud computing solutions to tap into the full potential of data-driven strategies. AWS plays an important role in this domain, providing powerful tools and
Meetups Featured 🎉🌟 MCR DevCon 2023 🌟🎉 Are you ready!? Manchester's very own developer conference, MCR DevCon, is just around the corner! As a passionate member of the tech community, I am incredibly excited for this event that promises to bring together brilliant minds from different areas of the world. 😍 The lineup of speakers at
Prediction Featured Utopian Visions and Genetic Behaviours Picturing a World of Shared Resources and Social Change Welcome to my vision of the future, where I invite you to fast forward 1,000 years and imagine a world transformed. Inspired by the profound insights found within books like "Utopia for Realists," "The Selfish Gene,"
Technology Challenges of Starting an Online Shop in a Competitive Landscape Embarking on my journey to establish an e-commerce site in today's digital landscape has been an exhilarating yet challenging endeavour. With the marketplace becoming increasingly saturated, it has become more difficult to gain visibility and stand out among the competition. In this blog post, I will share the
Architecting Manchester Architecting Manchester - Remote Work Retro What an apt title to get started writing again 😄
C# Reflecting on Reflection in an open source library Engaging in knowledge-sharing activities is an excellent way to enhance our development skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques. One particular talk that I had the privilege of delivering twice focused on the intriguing concept of reflection in an open source library. In this blog post, we
Javascript Manchester Web Meetup #11 Empowering JS apps with WebAssembly & Building Healthy On-call Cover
C# Mocking with FakeItEasy On September 18, 2019, I gave an internal talk to the Dootrix team about the C# mocking library, FakeItEasy. The talk was aimed at helping the team to understand how to use FakeItEasy to create mock objects for testing .NET applications. During the talk, I provided an overview of the
Meetups Exploring Azure On August 14, 2019, the Tech on the Tyne meetup group held their first session in Newcastle, and it was a massive success. As the first meetup, there was added pressure to ensure that it was good enough to encourage attendees to keep coming to future meetups. Fortunately, the meetup
Meetups Developers React to the Monzo API On August 1, 2019, the Behind The Buzz Word meetup group hosted an interactive session where attendees experimented with the Monzo API to handle expenses using Javascript and React. The event sought to provide a hands-on experience for developers who were interested in learning more about the functionalities of the
Meetups Streamlining Development with CI/CD In the ever-evolving world of software development, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) have emerged as crucial practices for streamlining development processes and delivering high-quality software. In this blog post, we will dive into a talk that I had the privilege of
AWS Deploying an API using CloudFormation January 23th, 2019 I had the pleasure of delivering a talk at the Manchester Web Meetup on "Deploying an API using CloudFormation". The talk focused on how to use AWS CloudFormation to provision environments as code, and how it can improve visibility and ease of management of resources
Community Using Docker for Development March 23rd, 2018 On March 23, 2018, I had the pleasure of giving an internal talk at Dootrix on the topic of using Docker for development. I was excited to share my experience and knowledge with my colleagues, and I hoped that my talk would inspire them to explore Docker
