The hidden meaning of complexity in the context of software development

The hidden meaning of complexity in the context of software development
Complexity is on the one hand something which can be measured by tools to give an objective value of how complex something is. However, this is not how I’ve come to see the word used in my work as a software developers. In this article I will talk about some of the aspects tucked away in the concept labeled complexity. It tends to be used to cover up subjective opinions or believes getting portrayed as objective observations.
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3 råd til å takle Arbeid Under Pandemi

A laptop computer laying on top of a blanket, a dark background. A backpack is visible.
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
Tweeten over ☝er et poeng som drukner i alle råd om “hjemmekontor” og “slik jobber du best hjemme”. Dette vi holder på med nå er ikke det samme som å jobbe remote- / distribuert, faktisk er det veldig langt unna og det glemmer mange av de som kommer med velmenende råd. Jeg har jobbet remote i ca to år og det som jeg gjør i disse dager er noe helt annet.
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Three tips for acquiring a remote heart beat

Three tips for acquiring a remote heart beat
Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash
When you are a member of a remote team, one of your most important tasks as an employee is to ensure everyone is able to see what you are up to. I have worked in a remote team for about a year and in semi-remote scenarios for an even longer period, therefor it is time to share some of my experiences on how to communicate progress (or lack there of).
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Detecting bullshit 🚨

Close up image of half a brown cows face.
I remember when I first read How To Detect Bullshit by Scott Berkun, I was mesmerized that someone was able to articulate this so well. Throughout my career I have referenced this article to my coworkers. Today, more so than ever before, being able to detect bullshit is one of the most important skills you can have working as a programmer. An endless stream of bullshit # There is an endless stream of bullshit flowing all over social- and traditional media at any given time.
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Om digital avhengighet

Picture of someone holding a smart phone taking a photo of a lake.
Photo by Liz Weddon on Unsplash
Jeg bestemte meg på sensommeren at jeg måtte gjøre noe med mitt forbruk av sosialemedier og telefonbruk. Først og fremst for å være et bra forbilde for barna mine, for hvordan kan jeg gi dem faste rammer om de ser jeg ikke klarer det samme? Lol, jeg er’kke avhengig! Deg Du tenker kanskje du har full kontroll, men er du helt sikker? Har du sjekket Screen Time og sett hvor mange timer pr dag du bruker telefonen (og ikke kom med den “jammen jeg bruker den til jobb”, fordi det vet vi begge ikke er sant).
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