Reflections on Trusting Trust by Ken Thompson
In his Turing Award lecture titled “Reflections on Trusting Trust,” Ken Thompson delves into the complexities and inherent vulnerabilities in trusting software. He begins by acknowledging his contributions to UNIX and his collaboration with Dennis Ritchie, emphasizing the collective effort behind the project. Thompson identifies himself primarily as a programmer and sets out to present […]
Foodology’s Fresh Funding Fuels Latin American Expansion
Foodology, a Bogotá-based cloud kitchen startup, has secured $17 million USD in a recent funding round, with plans to expand its reach in Brazil and other Latin American markets. This round of financing saw contributions from previous investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Chimera Investment, along with new investors like 30N Ventures and Daedalus Ventures. […]
FTPS Nedir?
FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), FTP protokolünün bir güvenlik eklentisi olup, dosya aktarımı işlemleri için güvenli bir bağlantı sağlar. FTPS, FTP protokolünü kullanarak dosya indirme ve yükleme işlemlerini gerçekleştirirken, bir SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) veya TLS (Transport Layer Security) güvenlik katmanı ekler ve bu sayede verilerin şifrelenmesini sağlar. FTPS, FTP protokolünün güvenlik açığını kapatarak, verilerin güvenli […]
Summary of Gmail’s AI Features
Google’s Gmail has introduced a range of AI-powered features to enhance the email experience, making it faster and more organized. These features include: These features, leveraging AI and machine learning, aim to streamline the email management process, making it more efficient and user-friendly. For more details, you can read the full article on Google’s blog: […]
Revolutionizing Focus: One Task a Day for Enhanced Productivity
Michael Sim, a 33-year-old Android developer in California, shared a transformative productivity tip in an essay written by Fortesa Latifi and published on Business Insider. Sim’s approach to enhancing focus and productivity at work involves concentrating on one significant task each day rather than juggling multiple micro-tasks. This method, though counterintuitive, has significantly improved his […]
Rediscovering the Magic of Programming: A Journey from Tedium to Wonder
The article “Rekindling the Thrill of Programming” by Matthew Tyson, published on CIO.com, delves into the extraordinary nature of software programming and how reflecting on its remarkable history can reignite the sense of wonder in this field. Tyson draws parallels between the evolution of human achievements, like flight and automobiles, and the development of programming […]
Exploring the World of Languages: 23 Fascinating Maps and Charts
The article “23 maps and charts on language” on Vox.com, authored by Dylan Matthews, offers a captivating journey through the diverse and intricate world of languages. It presents a series of maps and charts illuminating various aspects of global communication, showcasing the relationships, diversity, and unique characteristics of languages worldwide. The article showcases the complexity […]
Six years later: What the Agile Manifesto left out
The article titled “Six years later: What the Agile Manifesto left out” on exampler.com, written by Brian Marick, one of the authors, reflects on the evolution of Agile and its current challenges. Marick emphasizes that while the Agile Manifesto was a successful message for its time, focusing on customer collaboration over contract negotiation, it now […]
Revisiting Agile: A Call for Agility in Software Development Practices
In his thought-provoking blog post, “Agile is Dead (Long Live Agility),” Dave Thomas, one of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto, reflects on the journey of Agile methodology and its current state. He begins by reminiscing about the creation of the Agile Manifesto thirteen years prior, a document that emerged from a gathering of […]