I thought I knew what scalability was. Just the same way most of us thought we knew what distributed systems were. I realized I had to completely relearn these systems because of the cloud. ~Satya Nadella There are a number of considerations that you as a developer, architect or engineering…

Introduction I have a confession to make; I am a huge fan of sci-fi. Whether it is another episode of The Minority Report, Upload or Travelers, I am all for it. Perhaps the underlying cause is my fascination with how these societies use technology in their everyday lives. …

I have been making a couple of changes in the build and deployment process of The Urbanlibrary. Notably, I opted to switch to docker altogether because going to the /etc directory to change some configurations was getting tedious. I needed a central place for all this. I needed a localized…

Introduction The Covid-19 epidemic revealed the large gaps in our social systems, infrastructure, and outlook on life. We lost jobs, we lost loved ones, and we had to prioritize basic needs over impulse purchases;understanding that that extra broccoli is not so bad after all. Soil organic carbon is the measure of…

I had the opportunity to participate in The #TechStartUpWeekend — a 3-day event aimed at bringing innovators from all fields and ages to participate in a challenge that would build solutions for Africa.

It has been more than a year since I jot down The Developer’s mental Day, and this, is but an iteration, a reminisce , if you may, of the same. This here, is dedicated to Kelvin (who , unfortunately, I did not get to go ziplining with), and all those…

It is yet another October, or better yet, another period and time frame set aside for opensource contribution. We have had an incredible year here at TheGreenCodes, and with all this , we still come back at some of the projects that might spark interest and might give in to…

Software principles to recite before bed — literally. Intro Throughout the software engineering lifecycle, practices have come and gone. Those that have stuck and those that have withstood the test of time have been the building blocks of what we have today. They’ve pushed teams and developers alike to better code…

Hurrah and a wonderful time to be back from where we left off! What a break it is we’ve taken. Having taken the time to plug and play — to recharge and reconnect with those around us. Well worth it! I hope the same has applied to you too! …