Technical debt is typically thought of as outdated code or neglected infrastructure, and is usually associated with custom software development. But vendor lock-in is one of the most under-appreciated forms of technical debt, and it isn’t reserved just to custom solutions. When agencies are too tightly coupled to a proprietary...
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I know a lot of folks are out of work right now, so I spent some time to refresh my website to help keep track of what jobs youve applied for: Job.Hunt.Works. Its not a jobs board (like the one I already run), but rather a tool to keep track...
I had a chance recently to be interviewed for theOrangeSlices Podcast about how governments are using AI – and some of the risk, challenges, and opportunities they face. Here’s a video of the interview.
Something a little different this morning. Ido Agassi is an incredible bookbinder and craftsman, and in this video he shows the intricate process of making a multi-slot box for a book. Its rare to get to see such an expert at work! Incredibly calming and peaceful content. Check it out!...
This article makes a compelling case for communities investing in themselves to provide services people need. Some might call it socialism, but I think its just being a good neighbor.
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Another good article on community investment. This one from The Maintainers blog describes how a community in Italy provides resources for at-risk groups when the government wont or cant by founding social co-ops.
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