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Our Cloudfresh & GitLab Meetup in Warsaw is just around the corner 💥 Clear your calendars for September 19, and join us for 3 hours of insights that'll rewire your Dev process. Picture this: Your CI/CD pipeline, 30% faster. Your code, 40% less vulnerable. Not next year. Now. We've assembled a crew of GitLab mavericks and battle-tested users to spill their secrets: - Rodolphe Barnault: The DevSecOps crystal ball - see what's coming before your competitors do. - Jan Talar: Breaks down cases where GitLab Duo AI turned gut feelings into data-driven decisions - Muna M.: Live demonstration of GitLab Duo AI solving common dev challenges - Maksym Shapoval from Uklon: How Uklon strengthened security and centralised user& projects management; - Roman Hriadunov: Understand the advantages of a strategic partnership with Cloudfresh. Limited spots available. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eAu79JA7 #DevOps #GitLabDuo #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #ITLeadership #AIinDevOps #CI_CD #SoftwareDelivery #GitLab #Cloudfresh #KeepITfresh

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One funny story about when UX and UI go in the wrong direction. This is a mobile app from one huge telecommunications company in Poland. Did you know that when you go through the app and want to skip to the next page (1), you don't have any possibility to do this? Why? Because your action triggers an additional popup (2) to make a call to this company. It is not important to answer the question now: on which phones does this problem not occur. If this problem happens on most popular phones, it means it is a serious mistake. Especially if you encounter this problem with one of the biggest telecommunications companies. And would you see a better place for the quick contact button? Have a nice day!

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From Junior QA to Specialist with over a decade of experience, Denis Podgorny's journey is a testament to the power of growth and adaptability. As a seasoned Senior QA Engineer at Vention, Denis has seen firsthand how the tech landscape evolves — and how staying ahead requires more than just technical skills. "To succeed in IT, mastering the ability to learn and adapt to market demands is crucial. Keeping technical skills current and understanding industry trends are essential. Equally vital are soft skills like teamwork, communication, and adaptability," Denis shares. One defining moment in his career came when his team faced a critical milestone: migrating to a new technology. Despite his initial unfamiliarity, Denis and his team embraced the challenge. Through internal training and solid teamwork, they navigated the transition successfully, delivering a solution that exceeded client expectations. This experience reinforced the importance of collaboration and continuous learning. Denis’s story serves as inspiration not just for those at the start of their career journey but for anyone looking to make a lasting impact in the IT industry. His advice? "Work diligently to develop your skills and professional relationships while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance."

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Do you hire developers based on technical skills alone? It could be costing you.  Many companies make this mistake, believing that if a developer can code well, they’ll automatically thrive in the team. But this is not always the case. I have a client in Krakow who specifically hires Java Engineers who can have a “normal conversation" about software, clean code practices, and general life. But most importantly someone he can get along with. If they can do that, he’s usually ready to hire them. However, if they don’t fit culturally, it doesn’t matter if they’ve coded at Google, have an Oxbridge education, or have a long list of technical achievements. They won’t get the job. This is also not unique. According to Leaders.com, approximately 80% of employers take personality into account when making hiring decisions. Also research from Harvard Business Review found that 40-60% of hiring managers admit to hiring candidates who resemble them in terms of background, values, or attitudes. None of this mentions their skills. The ability to mesh with the team and collaborate is non-negotiable. Some people picture developers as introverted hackers, coding away in dark rooms, surrounded by empty energy drink cans. The stereotype that developers don’t need social skills in my opinion, comes from how they’re portrayed in Hollywood (Die Hard 4 was what came to mind when writing this). In reality, developers are part of cross-functional teams. They interact with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders daily. They need to explain complex ideas, collaborate on solutions, and contribute to the team’s overall culture. A developer who can’t work well with others or communicate effectively can disrupt workflows, no matter how technically gifted they are. It’s like having the most advanced software that no one knows how to use. What’s the point? The best hires are those who fit into your culture and can contribute to the team dynamic - not just those who can write the cleanest code. So if you’re only hiring based on technical skills, you might be missing out on your most valuable assets: collaboration, communication, and cultural fit. Skills get you in the door, but culture fit keeps you there. Do you take culture fit into account when hiring engineers?  #SoftwareEngineering #PolandTech #TechRecruitment #PolandJobs #CultureFit #DeveloperLife #WorkplaceCulture #TechRecruitment

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QA Engineers, add a new Andersen meetup to your calendar! 📅 Palina Patsankova (Senior QA, Senior AQA Java) wrote custom code that automatically collects the required data from Jira in just a few minutes, significantly speeding up the analysis process. At the meetup, the presenter will discuss key QA metrics tracked on the project and explain how the demonstrated code efficiently collects data from Jira to ensure high product quality. 🔥 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFvzmVNa What we’ll discuss at the meeting: 1. Key QA Metrics for Projects – The importance and impact of various metrics on project quality – How these metrics assist in evaluating QA effectiveness 2. Metrics Collection Options – Manual Methods: Overview of traditional, hands-on approaches – Standard Methods: Common tools and techniques used in the industry – Automation: Benefits of automated data collection and available tools 3. Practical Example: Collecting metrics with Jira – Overview of Jira’s capabilities for tracking QA metrics – Demonstrate automated processes for collecting and analyzing metrics using Jira Meetup details: ⏰ Time: 17:30 CET / 18:30 Minsk 🕒 Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 🗣️ Language: Russian 📍 Offline: Andersen office in Minsk 💻 Online: We'll send the streaming link to the email provided during registration Join us! ⚡ Become a speaker: https://lnkd.in/eJDNJjDr

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Departing for Krakow and the LambdaDays conference where I'll be speaking how it's not only possible but desirable to create full stack web applications in #fsharp adopting the core principles of functional programming with data, types and values. Are you creating web applications today using JS / TS, React and .NET technologies? All of these popular technologies play beautifully with the FP paradigm.

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Bartosz Blimke, creator and maintainer of Webmock, said at the Ruby Warsaw Meetup (16th of May): "During my over 20 years of building software, one thing I have learned is that the most important factor for your growth is the people you work with and what you learn from them. So, when Linus Torvalds said, 'the Ruby people, strange people,' I took it as a compliment because there is indeed something unique about our community. To me, Ruby has always been not only about the nice syntax, not only about Rails, but it has been mainly about the people. People who share their passion. People who are friendly to each other. People who inspire and motivate each other. And people who are nice to each other. And I'm very happy to be with all of you today, celebrating our shared passion for Ruby, here at the Visuality office." I was jealous of how Bartosz built this message 😁 Beautiful statement and I fully agree with it. What is your experience? Link to the full video in the comments. Deep dive into Webmock, highly recommend.

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Last month, Povilas Korop, the creator of "Laravel Daily", re-launched the Laravel Vilnius meet-ups after a 6-year break 👏 Even after such a long time, the first event gathered a full-house, so be sure not to miss the second one next week with: 🎤 Povilas Korop: Lessons learned from analyzing 100+ Laravel open-source projects. 🎤 Marijus Plančiūnas. Laravel 4 vs Laravel 11. Is it really better? Date: October 22nd Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Place: Cyber City Want to get in? The link to the event can be found in the comments section 👇

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🎤 I'm finally back from Devoxx Poland 2024, and I have to say, I enjoyed the whole conference. On the first day, I gave a talk that was outside my usual tech topics like Java, Testing, Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design. This time, on the biggest stage yet, I talked about being productive at the intersection of development, communication, and business. My talk, "7+ Painful and Funny Tech Lead's Stories to Level Up Your Productivity" 📈 was a very personal one. I shared my pain, some tears, and experiences from 17 years in the industry. I was unsure about the reception, but I was relieved to see many people relate to my stories (even more than I anticipated). I got positive feedback from many people, so I may be speaking on a similar subject in the future. Those productivity tips could save a lot of time for many people in the tricky world of software development. A few words about the conference organization: it was top-notch! The venue was fantastic, with lots of space and a beautiful view of the Wawel Castle 🏰. The lunch was delicious on all three days (though I'd love to see a conference in the future where there are as many veggies and healthy food as cookies and donuts! 🥗). I also appreciated the reusable badges - great for the environment, though it meant needing to ask people for their names. There were five conference tracks and some workshops, and I was happy with the presentations I attended. I wish I could have seen them all, but I'll catch up on the ones I missed when they're released. In the comments, I will post some photos from DevoxxPL, other presentations, and people I met there. 📸 ❓ What's your experience with DevoxxPL? PS. If you're interested in learning more about architecture, DDD, and its implementation, visit: https://lnkd.in/dAHuQTe5 #devoxxpl #devoxx #productivity #architecture

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UPDATEDAYS |🚀 Unlock the Power of .NET MAUI Performance with Roman Jasek at Update Days: .NET Performance in Krakow! 🚀 Ready to elevate your mobile development skills? 🌟 Join Roman Jašek as he uncovers the secrets of .NET MAUI performance optimization! 💡From faster startup times to reduced memory footprint, Roman will share practical insights into improving your app’s performance with .NET 8 - and give you an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming features in .NET 9! This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Don’t miss out—register now 📲 performance.updatedays.cz/ #UpdateDays #NETPerformance #MAUI #DotNet8 #DotNet9 #Krakow #MobileDev #AppOptimization RIGANTI

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Here in Poland, the long May weekend is ahead of us. Do you have any ideas for reading? We recommend another episode of our blog. This time, we will explore SEO from the perspective of a React Developer. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dvKwPQhi #coding #frontenddevelopment #frontend #techarticles #webdevelopment #it #code #software #reactjs #seo

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📣 Presenting the full agenda for WarsawJS Meetup #117! 📣 The event will take place on August 14th at the fantastic BEC Poland headquarters. Check out what we have prepared for you: ► Robert Pasiński — Deep Dive into JS task scheduling We’ll go deep into what are tasks in JavaScript context, what is the difference between micro-task and macro-task, when they are run and how they are scheduled. I’m gonna go through the APIs like requestIdleCallback, requestAnimationFrame, and other that allow us to leverage the scheduling mechanism and highlight the bottlenecks. You can also expect a glimpse of how these are implemented under the hood in JS engines. ► Inez Okulska, — RAG vs GPTs fine-tuning - who wins? Natural language interfaces for information retrieval are very appealing. Hence, the popularity of GPTs for quick fine-tuning of GPT models. Are they reliable enough, though? When and why do we need more complex solutions like RAG systems? We’ll analyze this using the hAI Magazine case study. ► Jerzy N. — How to build real-time video processing web app Do you want to create a real-time video processing application? That's excellent, but have you considered how to handle delays, video compression, and high infrastructure costs? At ShareTheBoard, we thoroughly analyzed these challenges, tested various approaches, and ultimately succeeded in developing a web application that allows you to share digitized data with remote meeting participants. In this session, we will discuss the biggest challenges we faced and describe our final architecture. Join us to listen to experts in their fields and learn more about JavaScript, GPTs, and real-time video processing. It’s a great opportunity to gain new knowledge and make valuable connections! 🧠👥 🎟️ Tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/dtZmKC5G We can't wait to see you at WarsawJS Meetup #117! 🫂🤝 #WarsawJS #Meetup #TechEvents #WebDevelopment

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State of Software Houses: Railsware Growth Strategies We've studied how top 12 polish software houses generate demand. Now, we're inviting them to dive deeper into the behind-the-scenes details. Join us for a live podcast session with Yaroslav Lazor, CEO of Railsware, and Sergiy Korolov, Managing Director. We discuss their: - Story - Challenges - Growth strategies This event is best for CEOs and Growth and Marketing Leaders from Software Houses interested in strategies for navigating today's uncertain economy.

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Another expert in the DevOpsDays Warsaw team is Andrzej Grzesik. ags loves distributed systems in all shapes and forms. He has written software in many languages and continuously finds JVM his favourite platform. He believes „most software problems are people problems”, so he stirs communities (Polish JUG), organizes and speaks at conferences (proud to be a JavaOne Rockstar!). Call For Papers: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAiXrquA #DevOpsDays #Warsaw #DODWarsaw #DevOps #DevOpsConference #Community #Organizers #CallForPapers

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We just published an in-depth analysis of salaries for Product & Project Managers in Poland! 📊 Key insights: 🔹 Avg. salaries by seniority & type of position (Project Manager, Product Owner, Product Manager) 🔹 Regional pay variations in Poland 🔹 Comparison of Senior PM salaries in developed countries Whether you’re hiring or job hunting and negotiating conditions, this article has it all! 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/dtRpzXh8 #ProjectManager #ProductManager #ProductOwner #SalaryAnalytics #CareerInsights #Itentio #ITRecruitment

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Soon, on May 8th, we're gathering at WarsawJS Meetup #114, which will take place at the Packhelp headquarters. We've prepared a truly exceptional agenda for you with three incredibly interesting lectures! 🚀 👨‍🏫 Tomasz Ducin — Back in the game: Recent Revolutionary Changes in Angular 👨‍🏫 📝 Description: Angular has been perceived as a rather complex framework by some, yet it's used massively by enterprise-scale systems. Whether we agree with the criticism or not, the framework is undergoing a monumental transformation. In recent months, Angular is experiencing a period of frequent and significant updates and - at least considering previous years of stagnation - groundbreaking changes. These include not only the features, public API and architecture, but also to the mental models that developers come up with. 👨‍🏫 Michał Trojanowski — Securing Single Page Applications Using The Token Handler Pattern 👨‍🏫 📝 Description: Single Page Applications appear simple at first sight. Web developers provide a superb user experience, and it is also relatively easy to implement token-based security in the browser. Yet this is against current best practices for browser-based apps, and security concerns can become a blocking issue. It is instead recommended to implement a Backend for Frontend (BFF), to reduce browser threats. Yet this often results in the adoption of website technologies to issue secure cookies, which can work against other web architecture goals. In this talk, I will show how a separation of web and API concerns can give you the best choices. In the talk, I will present the Token Handler pattern — Curity's variation of the Backend For Frontend approach. I will show the open-source projects we created to facilitate the implementation of the pattern. 👨‍🏫 Tobiasz Ciesielski — TailwindCSS - Why you should have it in your project? 👨‍🏫 📝 Description: Tailwind has become the most popular styling framework. More than 8 million downloads per week via npm. Why has it become so popular? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Why did we decide to migrate to tailwind in Prowly? What are the good and bad practices of using the framework? I will answer all these questions. These lectures are not only a great opportunity to gain new knowledge but also to meet other technology enthusiasts! Don't miss out on this event! 😉 Tickets are already available, so don't wait and reserve your spot now! 👇 🔖 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dhXVXwpf See you at WarsawJS Meetup #114! 💫 #WarsawJS #Meetup #Programming #JavaScript

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Check out the latest Kraków IT Market Report 2024 by MOTIFE | IT Recruitment & Softlanding, where I also shared my thoughts! This report dives deep into the Krakow IT market, offering detailed research on salaries, IT talent, and employers. You'll also find valuable insights from industry experts. Don't miss it!

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☁️ Attention! We're organizing another AWS User Group Bratislava [30.5.2024] and we'd like to invite you to speak at it! The main theme of the evening will be Cost Optimization. So far, we've got two topics: 1. Spending Money to Make Money: knowing how to scale business regardless of price - a slightly different view of cost optimization. 2. Cost optimization: How we do it in Labyrinth Labs (#Karpenter, #Sleeper, cloud-native platform LARA...) 3. We are looking for a third candidate who would bring something interesting to the table! Is it you? 👀 Fill out the form down below ⬇️ or if you have a different topic you'd like to share with the world contact us at [email protected] #awsusergroup #aws #lablabs

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