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Going from Developer to CEO: Chronosphere

The Pragmatic Engineer

In 2009, the tech scene in Australia was not as vibrant as it is today: Atlassian was still small and Canva didn’t exist. Microsoft In 2009, not many US tech companies were hiring, as the sector was still recovering from the 2008 crash. Right at the start, I still had GitHub access and did some reviews.

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Open source business model struggles at WordPress

The Pragmatic Engineer

in 2009, and sold the company for $8.5B Wordpress.org – which has a complex, intertwined setup with Automattic, and was also cofounded by Matt Mullenweg –  bans  WP Engine from accessing its plugin repository and updates infrastructure. In the other corner: WP Engine.  A 25 Sep: Block. 27 Sep: Unblock.  Wordpress.org 

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The Roots of Today's Modern Backend Engineering Practices

The Pragmatic Engineer

The rise of the internet and web-based computing (1989) ARPANET's influence expanded in the 1980s when the National Science Foundation Network (NSFNet) provided access to a network of supercomputers across the US. What was the other driver of adoption? were in english only.

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Robinhood Wallet is Now Available to Android Users Globally

Robinhood

Launching Robinhood Wallet on Android is a big step forward in our commitment to make crypto more accessible and seamlessly integrated into daily life for millions of people around the world,” said Johann Kerbrat, GM of Robinhood Crypto. Today’s launch on Android is yet another step forward in our mission to democratize finance for all.

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4 Considerations When Building Your Government Data Strategy

Cloudera

While certainly not a new concept, Government missions are wholly dependent on real time access/analysis of data (wherever it may be (legacy data centers or public cloud) to render insight to support operational decisions. Will it support role-based access? A long one that isn’t always easy or linear.

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The Pulse: VanMoof files for bankruptcy protection

The Pragmatic Engineer

The company was founded in 2009 by two brothers who had a vision of creating the perfect city bike. I hope “The Pulse” makes the intent of this series clear: to provide you an ear to the ground and the latest analysis of the state of our industry. The company started making waves in 2017, when it raised a €4M seed round.

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Essential Guide to Clearing PRINCE2 Examination

Knowledge Hut

Online Resources: Numerous websites, forums, and online communities provide free resources, study materials, and discussion platforms where you can interact with fellow learners, ask questions, and access additional PRINCE2-related content. This means that such candidates need NOT sit for the F oundation examination.