Sensors and Data
In the future we'll have a more programmable world, but it will be driven more by data than software.
2013-09-17
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Editorial
If we can do it, so can you
Microsoft is trying to prove that development works well in the cloud by moving their own internal development to the Azure cloud.
2013-09-16
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The MCM Program is dead. Long live the MCMs!
Grant Fritchey on why he takes a dim view of most certifications, and why the MCM was different.
2013-09-16
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The Future of Knowledge Measurement
In part 3 of his thoughts on certifications, Steve Jones gives an idea for how we might move forward from here.
2013-09-11
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What does certification achieve?
Part 2 of a set of thoughts from Steve Jones on certification in technology areas.
2013-09-10
387 reads
The Loss of Trust
The news about NSA spying keeps coming out, and apparently includes corporate communications as well.
2013-09-09
295 reads
No More MCM
With the discontinuing of the MCM And MCA programs, Steve Jones has a few thoughts. This is the first of a three part series on certifications.
2013-09-09
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Developer Pressure
As we ask developers to deliver software quicker, are we helping improve the quality of software? Steve Jones asks the question today.
2013-09-06
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Good and Bad Interview Questions
Are there good and bad interview questions? Are there some you prefer or hate? Steve Jones comments on some of the strange ones out there and how hiring is changing.
2013-09-05
440 reads
It's not you; it's us
The announcement that the MCM program was being discontinued brings us a few thoughts from Gail Shaw, one of the 0.08% to achieve the certification.
2013-09-04
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