Tag: Skills

My Solution To The Dev Skills Crisis: Much Smaller Teams

Putting my Iconoclast hat on temporarily, I just wanted to share a thought that I’ve harbored almost my entire career: why aren’t very small teams (1–2 developers) the default model in our industry? I think back to products I’ve used that were written and maintained by a s...

Flutter Open Source Projects That Improve Your Skills (All Levels)

I wrote the article 4 Flutter Open Source Projects from Which You Can Learn a Lot! (2023). During my research, I personally learned a lot and also a lot of readers liked it. I want now to share with you more projects that I found recently. As the last time, it does not depend on your program...

3 Flutter Open Source Projects That Improve Your Skills (All Levels)

Introduction I wrote the article 4 Flutter Open Source Projects from Which You Can Learn a Lot! (2023). During my research, I personally learned a lot and also a lot of readers liked it. I want now to share with you more projects that I found recently. As the last time, it does not depend...

5 Essential Websites to Level Up Your Coding Skills

Are you ready to take your coding skills to the next level? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced programmer, these five websites are essential resources that can help you improve your coding prowess and stay ahead in the tech world. 1. **Codecademy  Are you just starting your...

Hilt Testing Best Practices in the MAD Skills series

his is the next MAD Skills article on Hilt! This time we’ll be focusing on how to write tests with Hilt and some of the best practices to be aware of. If you prefer to consume this content in a video format, check it out here: Hilt Testing Philosophy Since Hilt is a more opin...

How to be prepared for an Android Developer job interview and improve your skills

First of all, this article isn’t just for fresh starters. Most of the information I have is from lessons I have learned while I have been working. They could be very useful whether you are looking for a job or seeking to improve yourself. I have been working as an Android Developer for 7 ye...

Introduction to Hilt in the MAD Skills series

This is the MAD Skills article series on Hilt! In this article we’ll take a look at why dependency injection (DI) is important for your app and Hilt, Jetpack’s recommended solution for DI on Android. If you prefer to consume this content in a video format, check it out here: &...

Wake Up Call: Sleepwalking into a Skills Deficit Disaster

In an age of rapid digital transformation, the need for skilled workers has never been greater. As countless UK organisations grapple with a growing shortage of qualified employees, a disastrous skills deficit looms on the horizon. Not only threatening the survival of private businesses, t...

Boost Your Angular Skills with These Mind-Blowing Tips and Tricks

Welcome to the world of Angular, where powerful web applications come to life! If you’re already familiar with this incredible framework, you might think you’ve seen it all. However, in this article, I will tell you about some hidden treasures that will take your Angular skills to a whol...

How to improve coding skills

In today’s competitive tech industry, it is essential to have strong coding skills to succeed. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, improving your coding skills through regular practice can help you stay ahead of the game. In this blog, we will discuss How to improve co...

DRI#3 Thoughts about Software Engineer Career Path

Today is September 4, 2023. Today’s “Daily Reading & Insight” I would like to share about our career path as a Software Engineer. As a software engineer, to most of our employers, that our job is to connecting all piece of data input scattered in every places, build some log...

7 Skills Every Founder and Solopreneur Needs to Master to Succeed

I’m going to make a bold statement that may ruffle some feathers: I can start a business faster than you. Let me clarify: I can start a business — taking something from idea to generating its first dollar of revenue (and ideally profit) — faster than most first-time found...

I Owe My Communication Skills to These 5 Books

I’m writing this article from the airport. It’s 8 PM and I’m flying back home from a work meeting a friend invited me to. He’s a startup founder who asked for my help in pitching his product to one of the country’s most powerful cabinet ministers. It was one of th...

The 5 Lesser-Known Books to Gain Emotional Regulation and Upgrade Your Soft Skills

I am not a voracious reader. But when I read, I do it with intent. For me, books are not just a means to consume information. They are a bridge to connect with people. To immerse in the lives and experiences of characters and authors alike. Books hold a unique power to help us unearth our inne...

How can the workplace become a place where the skills and experience of older people are put to…

How can the workplace become a place where the skills and experience of older people are put to good use? That’s a goal of  Janine Vanderburg , the founder of The Age-Friendly Workplace and our guest on the newest episode of the Crow’s Feet Podcast. Listen to the epi...

10 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills

In the grand tapestry of life, time is the thread that weaves everything together. It’s the universal constant that waits for no one, marching forward with relentless determination. Benjamin Franklin: “You may delay, but time will not.” Photo by Kevin Ku on&...

10 Ways to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Why Technical Skills Alone Don’t Make a Great Leader

Have you ever found yourself reporting to a manager who’s a technical genius but a leadership novice? If you’ve been in this situation, you’ve probably felt the friction. Your manager knows their technical stuff inside-out but struggles with people management, impacting the team...

Tips For Managers on Bridging the Skills Gap

1.#SkillsGap #EmployeeDevelopment #FutureSuccess Spot the skill gap: As a manager, identifying and bridging the skills gap is crucial for organisational success. Find out which team member needs to upskill and acknowledge that these are growth areas. You must and can recognise that ski...

Why leaders should have good writing skills

Good rule writing skills are essential for leaders Communicating in writing is essential and powerful in any organizational context. For example, written rules and regulations are a key method of communication within an organization that a new member is first introduced to when joining the org...

Leading With Heart: Harnessing Leadership Skills Through Volunteering

A few weeks ago, my partner and I were invited to be guest speakers at a local high school’s Black Student Union. The first question asked was how we navigate reactions to our hair in the workplace as I wear my hair in braids and my partner has long locs. We spoke to them about the impor...

Level Up: 5 Essential Skills to Advance Your Career

To truly advance your career, you need to actively build new skills that make you more valuable to your employer or open up new job opportunities. The good news is there are several key skills you can develop with intention and effort that will help propel your career forward. 1. Become a Stro...

Are you ready to be a manager? The non-negotiable skills

It has been a few days now that I have been pondering about this question. When do we know someone is ready to be a manager? When does your manager know you are ready? When do YOU know you are ready? And should you know you are ready before you get the position? The only thing that is certa...

What Drawing Skills Do I Have

Based on my more than 30 years of experience in drawing (I haven't received any formal training), let me get straight to the point and share some tips. Tip 1: First and foremost, you need to have an interest. Yes, even if you know that there are no financial gains to be made and you might ...

I Learn Hatching Skills Myself

Hatching is an artistic technique used in Western art. In French, it is named hachure, which is a technique artists use to create tonal or shading of the drawings. Sometimes, hatching techniques apply to painting or scribing as well. So, what hatching exactly is? By definition, Hatch...

How to train your talent and drawing skills well

Talent is an innate predisposition to master some skill, including some physical and mental qualities. You will get it by practicing your skills as well. There are a lot of skills and exercises to practice, that include your physical abilities like eye to hand connection and brushwork, mental abili...

How To Improve Your Programming Skills While Trying Less

I can give you some sure-fire ways to improve yourself as a developer. The goal should be to improve not with extraordinary effort, but with ease. Learning by smartly allocating time is the way to become a skilled developer, without so much trauma. Stay With One Language for the First Year I r...

7 Best DevOps Skills demand in 2024

Hey there, future DevOps rockstars!  We’re diving into the quirky world of DevOps skills, and we promise, it won’t be another boring tech article. We’re going to sprinkle a little humor on the hottest DevOps skills that will set you up for success in 2024. So, grab your cof...

7 Best DevOps Skills demand in 2024

6 Fascinating Creatures with Unbelievable Skills

The natural world is a place of wonder and amazement. From the smallest insect to the largest mammal, there is something to marvel at in every corner of the globe. But the most amazing creatures of all have evolved to survive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Read on to learn about ...

These 3 Skills Will Help You to Earn More Money

A year is a good timeframe to get things done: It’s not too long that we end up procrastinating. And it’s not too short, so we can set more ambitious goals. With all the talk about a recession and economic downturn, people want to have more peace of mind by prioritizing financial...

Top 6 Skills That Pay You Forever

In this blog post, I share the top six skills that are highly in demand in today’s and the future job market and will always get you paid. The demand for these skills is always going to increase and go up. Along with the skills, I have researched and added six free courses to learn and m...

What Are Some Transferable Skills in Teaching

Let’s see what skills I have line by line. The only job I can do with teaching Calculus is being a teacher. Number one does no good to any other job. Number two is the same thing. I don’t see any use with skill number two unless my next job involves students. Skill number three is the...

12 Brain Tricks for Boosting Your Coding Skills

Discover the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and how its principles can revolutionize the way software developers learn and improve their skills. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, offers valuable insights into enhancing learning a...

Sharpen your mapping and data wrangling skills in R with these open data sites (code included)

When I worked on my doctorate in public health, I used some non-traditional sources of data to better understand homicides in Baltimore City. One of those sources was a local crime activist identified as “Cham.” Their page contains a wealth of information on homicides in Baltimore. ...

11 Golden Rules to Improve Social Skills

Inthe heart of bustling New Delhi, Rohan found himself at yet another social gathering, feeling awkward and out of place. As conversations buzzed around him, he struggled to find his voice and connect with others. Determined to break free from his social barriers, Rohan embarked on a journey of self...

Tips to improve your Fashion Designing Skills

Fashion Designing is an exciting and dynamic field that requires a combination of creativity, technical skills, and business acumen. To stay ahead of the curve in this competitive industry, it is essential to constantly improve your skills and knowledge. In this article, we will discuss  ...

Reading Fiction Helped Me Improve My English Writing Skills

I am just like most introverts: Reading has been my hobby since I was a child. I read self-help books as an adult. But back then, I loved reading fiction. I became a hopeless romantic as a result of reading lots of love stories. I had collected books by Veronica Roth, John Green, Danielle Pa...

37 Tips on How to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

Learning English is like building a house. You start by constructing a sturdy foundation before anything else. English language learners begin by knowing the building blocks of the target language to develop a strong English speaking skills foundation and communicate like native speakers. There a...

Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Speaking Skills

1. Learn whole phrases This is useful for improving fluency. If you know ready-made expressions, you will not waste time choosing words and will be able to fill in awkward pauses in a conversation. 2. Use a paraphrase It happens that words can be easily forgotten. Nothing is wrong with...

Education and Life Skills

Effective communication, goal-setting, and critical thinking are essential life skills that can help you achieve success in your personal and professional life. Communication is the foundation of all human interaction, and it is essential to convey your thoughts and ideas effectively to others. Goal...

Unlock 80% of the World with Just 3 Languages

Language skills are one of the most useful tools for travelers. Knowing the local language allows you to truly immerse yourself in a culture, connect with locals, and gain insights you’d never get as an outsider. While English is widely spoken around the world, it will only get you so far. To ...