Month: June 2024

Three Timeless Lessons from Renaissance Italy for Modern Software Engineering

The Baptism of Christ: In this Renaissance masterpiece, Andrea del Verrocchio and his pupil Leonardo da Vinci collaborated, with Verrocchio painting the central figures and Leonardo contributing the angel on the left, showcasing their combined artistry and the mentor-apprentice relationship typical of the era.

This article draws parallels between historical and modern practices to highlight the importance of control, mentorship, and competition in fostering innovation. The push to return to the office mirrors the centralization efforts seen in the construction of the Uffizi by the Medici, designed to consolidate power and nurture creativity. Similarly, the division of labor in Renaissance art, exemplified by The Baptism of Christ, reflects the modern practice of senior software engineers guiding junior developers. Finally, just as competition among Renaissance artists spurred innovation, bringing developers together in the office can drive creativity and excellence in software engineering.… Read More Three Timeless Lessons from Renaissance Italy for Modern Software Engineering

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Baby Jogger + Micro Luggage Easy for Italy Cobblestones

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Planning a Family Trip to Italy? Discover Our Ultimate Stroller and Luggage Combo for Cobblestones!

Heading to Italy with a toddler? We did it, and found the perfect stroller and luggage combo to handle everything from airports to cobblestone streets. Our detailed strategy ensures smooth travels in Milan, Lake Como, and Florence.

Read on to find out how the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Ultra-Compact Travel Stroller and the Micro Luggage Easy made our trip hassle-free, and pick up some tips for keeping your little one entertained during those inevitable waits. Don’t miss our travel-tested advice to make your Italian adventure unforgettable!… Read More Baby Jogger + Micro Luggage Easy for Italy Cobblestones

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Nonprofit Applications Now Open at OHack.dev

One thing that continues to bother me while working in big tech is the gap in resources and cost-effective talent that nonprofits have. Opportunity Hack aims to pair programming talent with nonprofits for free. From now until September, we’ll be collecting issues that are facing nonprofits via the form at apply.ohack.dev.

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