Alexandru Donciu

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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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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Great article about Kazakhstan's IT market 🇰🇿 💚

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🚀 Our coalsoft s.r.o. Journey from JavaScript to TypeScript: How We Transformed SAPUI5 Development! 🚀 Imagine slashing bugs, boosting code reliability, and empowering your team with cutting-edge tools—all by making one bold move. That’s exactly what we did by transitioning from JavaScript to TypeScript in our SAPUI5 applications. 💥 In our latest blog post, we reveal the real story behind our TypeScript adoption: - The challenges we faced (and overcame!) 🧩 - The step-by-step roadmap that guided our transition 🗺️ - How TypeScript has completely redefined our workflow and sparked team innovation 💡 ✨ Curious to know if TypeScript is the key to cleaner, more maintainable code for your team? Dive in to see how we made it happen, and take away actionable insights to transform your own SAPUI5 projects! 👉

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It was great to be there! Evolutionary architecture is one of the topics very close to my heart, so there is nothing better to see than satisfied people after the presentation :) If you missed it, do not worry - I will give an extended talk on .NET Day Switzerland in August 😉 In the meantime, if you are interested in this topic, I invite you to our Evolutionary Architecture By Example repository: https://lnkd.in/eSKUcbCF

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Catch GlobalLogic's Simon Hanmer at SREday next month – Thursday 19th September 🗓️ He'll be sharing the stage with an engineer from one of our clients to talk about a strange issue they found with S3, how they investigated the symptoms, overturned some assumptions and finally delivered a resilient, serverless solution 💻 🎟️ Grab your ticket: https: https://sreday.com/ (P.s. Use Simon's code for 10% off: SIMON10) #SREday #SiteReliability #DevOps #Cloud #S3key

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💻Worker-to-Worker Communication by Daniel Vigovszky at #LambdaConf2024 Join Daniel Vigovszky, Golem Cloud's Senior Staff Software Engineer in his talk at #LambdaConf2024, where we explore more about Golem, a platform for executing WebAssembly-based workers with high reliability through durable execution. By leveraging the WebAssembly component model, Golem allows applications to expose well-defined interfaces and implements statically typed worker-to-worker communication. Discover how Golem and WebAssembly components enable efficient, reliable, and composable execution environments for modern applications. Check out the full presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dBRej8Rv You can also find a more in-depth blog about worker-to-worker communication here: https://lnkd.in/e_HaYVnq Great work, Daniel 💪

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🌟 Meet the Team: Ilona Kozak 🌟 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Ilona Kozak, our Senior Web Developer with a talent for turning ideas into functional, interactive realities - all while keeping up with the latest tech trends! 💻✨   ❓What’s the most rewarding part of Ilona’s job? "As an experienced web developer, the most rewarding part of my job is seeing ideas come to life through code. It’s incredibly satisfying to take a concept - whether it’s a client’s vision or my own - and transform it into something functional and interactive that people use and appreciate. Solving complex problems and refining user experiences is like cracking a puzzle, and there’s a real sense of accomplishment when everything works smoothly." ❓Best career advice Ilona’s received? "Never stop learning. The field is always changing, new frameworks, languages and tools are constantly emerging. Staying stagnant can make your skills obsolete, so always stay curious and invest in learning—even learning outside your comfort zone." ❓Biggest mistake she sees clients make? "Overloading their site with plugins. Too many plugins can slow down site performance, cause conflicts and make troubleshooting more difficult. Proper site maintenance is also crucial i.e. regular updates, backups and security checks are essential to keep a WordPress site healthy and functional." ❓Who inspires Ilona the most? "My daughter, who works as a DevOps engineer. Watching her passion, dedication and problem-solving skills motivates me to continue growing my own career. She’s an inspiration in every sense, balancing her demanding career while being the best mother to her 3-year-old son." ❓Favourite tool for getting things done? "VS Code (Visual Studio Code) for coding, Git for version control and Jira for project management. And for WordPress sites, Elementor is a fantastic tool for creating custom layouts quickly and easily." Ilona’s dedication and her constant drive to learn and innovate make her an invaluable part of the ePresence team.  #MeetTheTeam #WebDevelopment #DigitalMarketing #ePresence #TeamSpotlight

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Want to make your Java code more reliable? Check out our latest blog on Unit Testing with JUnit! It's packed with tips to help you write better, cleaner code. Perfect for anyone looking to level up their Java skills! Learn more in the blog: https://ow.ly/rMFz50TgKMZ #javadevelopment #junit #unittesting #cleancode

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🌟 Navigating Tech Industry Stress and Burnout 🌟 As a software developer, I've struggled with the IT industry's fast speed. Pressure can lead to burnout, which many individuals experience. 📉😓 I discuss burnout symptoms and causes in my newest blog piece, drawing on personal and professional experience. Enjoy the whole blog article and discuss how we can make work healthier and more supportive for everyone. Let's prioritize our wellness and encourage workplace mental health talks. 💬🌱 https://lnkd.in/dzcJEaRJ #MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealthAwareness

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If you are curious on "Evolutionary Architecture" don't miss our .NET User Group Zürich May Meetup where we will cover the topic providing some lessons that diverge from "pure tech" talks. On this one, Maciej Jedrzejewski will explain How incremental developments in core engineering have enabled the foundations for enable software which can evolve over time along the architecture, protecting important architectural characteristics as it evolves. All while keeping it as simple as possible, maintainable and manageable in amount of complexity. Sounds interesting? ;) It is!! And even more if you have 5+ years of experience, chances are that you have lived a project that died because of complexity and lack of proper architectural vision (partial or... complete) - I've been there! So, how does it sound and all of this - for free!! Thanks Digitec Galaxus AG and Maciej Jedrzejewski!!! I am not going to miss it - and so should you... RSVP while you can, places are limited: https://lnkd.in/dmnnEGUZ Ah, we will have Food & Drink #architecture #software #evolutionaryarchitecture #KISS #DRY #easy #maintainable #resilience

The IT industry continues to attract with competitive salaries and the number of applications for jobs in the industry continues to grow. 🧑‍💻 Want to find out what affects salaries in IT and what remuneration particular specialists can expect? Check out our latest article! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxU8SNen #IT #recruitment #salaries #technology #recruiting #jobs

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Valena Volkava, our Head of business development, UK, is on-site at iGB, discussing how AI can transform your QA processes, enhance software quality, ensure compliance, and speed up your release cycles.  ➡ Take this opportunity to book a meeting with Valena and discuss ways of tackling your QA-related challenges! #IGBLive #QualityAssurance #AI #SoftwareTesting #TechInnovation

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Check out my talk from C++ Russia 2023 about “Performance Optimization Techniques”. Video https://lnkd.in/egYhGnM7 Slides https://lnkd.in/eE7XyKfh #performance #databases #cpp

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