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Oh no second

An oh no second is that moment in time when you realise that you have done something potentially catastrophic and your stomach turns to mush with the dread and realisation.


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The unknown future of software developers

The role of the software developer is set for a major upheaval over the coming years.


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The cost of AI

There is a rush at the moment to add AI to everything with a fear that if you don’t then you will be left behind.


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Foundations lead to structure

Foundations are important and need to be correct and strong before you build anything.


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Abstract art

I have never understood abstract art. I have tried.

I am not a big art lover but when I have viewed art I tend to be at the photo-realistic end as, to me, that shows the skill of the artist.


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Favourite books

The top shelf of books in my study has the books that have had the most impact on me or that I have enjoyed reading the most.


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The joy and dilemma of reading

I read a lot of books. Last year I read over 50 books and this year I am heading towards 40 books.


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What is different?

Every Monday morning as part of our stand up meeting we ask a “question of the day”. A designated victim person chooses a question that each team member gets to answer. This week the question that was asked was:


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Letting go is hard

Last weekend our daughter started on the next part of her life journey. We dropped her off at Exeter University as she is about to embark on a four year adventure studying psychology.


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Istrian holiday notes and tips

We recently spent just under two weeks visiting Croatia and in particular the Istrian peninsular. These are my notes and thoughts from the holiday.


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