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Technology is the application of knowledge for practical purposes. It includes using tools, machines, and materials to solve problems and extend human capabilities. Technology has been around for centuries but has advanced rapidly in recent years due to advances in science and engineering.
Domino’s Pizza Empire Was Built on Delivery. Now, That May Not Be Enough | The Economics Of | WSJ Domino’s dominates U.S. pizza sales, thanks in part to its innovations in delivery. But now, a shortage of delivery drivers is challenging this foundational part of its business. History Domino’s Pizza […]
What is GitHub Copilot, and how can it be used effectively and responsibly? GitHub Copilot boosts developer productivity, but using it responsibly still requires good developer and DevSecOps practices. GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that uses OpenAI Codex to suggest code and even entire functions in real-time as […]
The “disagree and commit” methodology is a management and decision-making strategy employed in organizations, particularly in the tech industry. It encourages open discussion and debate and requires individuals to commit to a final decision even if they initially disagree. The story behind “disagree and commit” dates back to Amazon’s early […]
GitHub, a software development and version control service provider owned by Microsoft, has announced that it will cut 10% of its workforce to safeguard its immediate financial stability. In addition to the layoffs, the remaining employees will transition to remote work to further reduce costs. The move comes just weeks […]
The tech industry has recently seen a wave of layoffs, with companies such as Affirm, Google, Alphabet, Meta, and IBM cutting thousands of jobs. According to data compiled by Layoffs, 297 tech companies laid off nearly 95,000 workers in 2022. If this trend continues, the industry could cut more than […]
Organizations must adapt their Agile practices to the remote environment to overcome the unique challenges of managing a remote Agile team. Here are some tips for adapting Agile methodologies for remote teams: Managing a remote Agile team presents unique challenges. Still, by adapting Agile methodologies to the remote environment, organizations […]
The recent mass layoffs in tech companies have caused concern among workers, who fear these job losses may signal an economic downturn. However, economists say these layoffs are not a sign of a recession. While the job losses are disruptive to those impacted, they are not widespread enough to signal […]
Firings by these tech giants have shocked the employees for various reasons, such as how they were fired and no respect for loyalty. The recent layoffs by tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have left many employees disillusioned and shocked. The employees are questioning the loyalty they […]
According to a report from Business Insider, Google’s chief people officer, Fiona Cicconi, has also revealed some of the factors considered for layoff. According to recent reports, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai clarified that the layoffs were not random and were structured and prioritized based on each employee’s performance, productivity, and […]
On Monday, Twilio, a cloud communications software maker, announced that it is cutting approximately 17% of its workforce to streamline operations and become more efficient. This new round of job reductions comes after the company cut about 11% of its staff back in September 2022 as it works to drive […]