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11
Jan
Understanding Software Development Environments: From R&D to Production

Understanding Software Development Environments: From R&D to Production

Who owns which environment and which is for what subset of users can always be a hassle to define. While these environments are extensive, depending on the size and cost the company wants to incur, these can be useful or excessive
3 min read
07
Jan
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This is George's Blog, a revamped site by George that's just been rebooted. Things will be
21
Nov
The Fine Balance Between Product Improvements and Service in Software

The Fine Balance Between Product Improvements and Service in Software

In the fast-paced world of software development, there is a constant tension between innovating and improving your product and maintaining
4 min read
24
Sep
Django vs FastAPI: Choosing the Right Framework for Your Project

Django vs FastAPI: Choosing the Right Framework for Your Project

When it comes to web development in Python, choosing the right framework can significantly impact the success of your project.
2 min read
10
Aug
Platform Engineering – Enabling Developer Productivity at Scale

Platform Engineering – Enabling Developer Productivity at Scale

Platform Engineering is an emerging discipline focused on building and maintaining Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs). These platforms abstract away infrastructure complexity, enabling developers to focus on writing code rather than managing environments.
2 min read
28
Jul
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) – Bridging Operations and Development with Engineering Excellence

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) – Bridging Operations and Development with Engineering Excellence

SRE is both a philosophy and a set of practices that aim to make systems reliable, scalable, and efficient. It applies engineering solutions to operational problems, with a strong emphasis on automation and reducing toil.
1 min read
27
Jun
The Ultimate Guide to Scrum Ceremonies: Templates and Best Practices

The Ultimate Guide to Scrum Ceremonies: Templates and Best Practices

Scrum is a framework that empowers teams to deliver high-quality products iteratively. At the heart of Scrum are ceremonies designed
2 min read
17
Jun
Use vs Build: Using Open-Source Workflow Engines vs. Building Your Own

Use vs Build: Using Open-Source Workflow Engines vs. Building Your Own

In the end, the decision comes down to your specific requirements, resources, and goals. For most bioinformatics projects, starting with an open-source solution is the best way to go—but always keep in mind the flexibility to switch or extend the system as your needs evolve
5 min read
19
May
DevOps – The Cultural Backbone

DevOps – The Cultural Backbone

DevOps is not a tool or a job title—it’s a culture. At its core, DevOps is a set of practices and philosophies aimed at bridging the gap between development ("Dev") and operations ("Ops") teams.
2 min read
28
Mar
Best Practices for Monitoring and Managing Cloud Costs: Financial Alerts and Optimization Strategies

Best Practices for Monitoring and Managing Cloud Costs: Financial Alerts and Optimization Strategies

In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, organizations enjoy unmatched flexibility and scalability. However, with this freedom comes the potential
4 min read