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Screen-Time, Dangers and Fallacies

April 19, 2018 by Lorenzo Pasqualis Leave a Comment

Parental Struggles with Screen-Time

As a parent, the general notion of screen-time is challenging to disregard. I spent a lot of time thinking about it, as it is a concept that bothers me. It is also an important concept that cannot be ignored as it hides real risks. What troubles me is not the widespread concern about the dangers of screen-related obsessive behaviors; that concern is healthy, and I share it. The problem I have is more about semantics, generalizations and delicate … [Read more...] about Screen-Time, Dangers and Fallacies

Filed Under: learning Tagged With: balance, behaviour, children, education, innovation, learning, people

6 Career Ratholes to Avoid in Software Engineering

February 19, 2018 by Lorenzo Pasqualis 4 Comments

There are virtually infinite paths you can take to have a successful and fulfilling career in the software industry. Then again, many roads can lead to long-term issues and career ratholes.

The world of tech forgives compared to other fields. Just think of the areas of law, medicine, and politics for example, where a weak reputation can follow you around and be a disaster hard to recover from. In tech, you might not risk being blackballed from the industry or losing a professional license. … [Read more...] about 6 Career Ratholes to Avoid in Software Engineering

Filed Under: career Tagged With: advice, behaviour, career

Understanding And Overcoming Coder’s Block

November 27, 2017 by Lorenzo Pasqualis 1 Comment

What is Coder's Block?

Coder's block is a period during which a developer struggles to write good code or any code at all. During a block, ideas don't materialize, and the overall goal of a project seems far and out of reach.

Writing code is a creative pursuit that requires using a combination of both the left and the right brain. All such activities sometimes run into a block that can be described as a lack of creative energy; this is a well-known issue with writing (it's called writer's … [Read more...] about Understanding And Overcoming Coder’s Block

Filed Under: coding Tagged With: advice, behaviour, career, issues

Interviewing Engineers, Patterns and Common Behaviors

October 16, 2017 by Lorenzo Pasqualis 2 Comments

Interviewing engineers is a normal part of the life of a developer. Most software engineers sooner or later are asked to do it, but there is rarely any formal training that teaches them how to be effective interviewers.

Interviewing is an art; not everyone is good at it. With experience, you get better, and you start observing recurring patterns. In this post, I am going to describe some typical behavioral patterns you’ll encounter when interviewing engineers and some suggestions on how to … [Read more...] about Interviewing Engineers, Patterns and Common Behaviors

Filed Under: hiring Tagged With: behaviour, hiring, interview, leadership, people

15 Best Ways To Give, Ask For And Receive Feedback

September 25, 2017 by Lorenzo Pasqualis Leave a Comment

The meaning of feedback.

I define feedback as a process in which the effect or output of an action or behavior is ‘returned’ — fed-back — to modify the next action or behavior. Feedback occurs when an environment reacts and provides information, and when someone who is attuned to the situation can translate that chaotic information into well-formed thoughts.

Why is feedback important?

When you get feedback from a mentor, your boss or co-workers, you have an opportunity to achieve growth. … [Read more...] about 15 Best Ways To Give, Ask For And Receive Feedback

Filed Under: career Tagged With: advice, behaviour, career, leadership, learning, people, work environment

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