Code reviews are meant to be a systematic examination of computer source code, intended to root out mistakes made in the initial development process and improve the quality of the software being created. However, several common mistakes arise that make the peer review process less effective Code reviews typically fall into one of two poor ...

Email is many people’s bane–they stare at the inbox filled with hundreds of messages and their courage fails, causing them to forsake their friends and break all bonds of fellowship. But it does not have to be this way. Learn more about the five tips to get to inbox zero in this free PDF download. ...

If you are the owner of a startup, then you know there’s all kinds of work that needs to be done. From managing projects, client expectations, and employees to handling finances, emails, and addressing issues, there’s no end to your to-do list. Each day, thousands of people start new companies, and thousands more are thinking ...

There are a number of methods that a project manager can use in various situations when it’s time to announce bad news. Depending on the situation, the group or team dynamics, and the implications of the news, there are potential consequences to using one delivery technique over the others. In this free PDF download you ...

You may have heard the term “splinternet” floating around. It’s the idea that, as some countries crack down on what internet content is allowed, the internet is splitting into various versions that offer something different, depending on where you are. This is not just the Great Firewall of China anymore. Europe, Brazil, Russia, and more ...

Dan Patterson, CNET and CBS News Senior Producer, and Graham Kates, CBS Investigative Reporter, volunteered to have their information hacked for research purposes. For three weeks, Stephanie “Snow” Carruthers, who is a Global Social Engineering Expert on IBM’s X-Force Red team, hacked Patterson and Kates. Earlier this year, all three of them sat down in ...

The tech industry is seen as being inclusive, but the reality for transgender workers is often very different. From the story: Delaney King created a successful career as a freelance digital artist working in video games in Australia—with more than 20 years of experience and several awards under her belt, she had been headhunted by ...

While Java, C, and Python top the list of the most popular programming languages right now, the developer world remains ever-changing, as seen by the fluctuating popularity of top coding languages each year on the TIOBE Index. The TIOBE Index estimates the popularity of programming languages worldwide based on results from major search engines, including ...

If you could take a time machine even five or 10 years into the past, you’d likely be surprised how much your IT department has evolved. While the office and people are perhaps more or less the same (other than aging), the demands, skills, and day-to-day activities have likely evolved. If you’ve diligently and thoughtfully ...

Analytics firm Gartner has coined a new term, digital dexterity, and there are several business recommendations to accompany it. If you’re not sure what digital dexterity is, you aren’t alone. Craig Roth, Gartner Research vice president, explained it as “the ability and ambition to use technology for better business outcomes.” That definition can still seem ...