productivity

5 Web Dev Tools To Improve Your Productivity

March 5, 2020

Time is always a scarce resource for developers. From aggressive deadlines, to multiple projects, to unexpected requirements, our time is constantly in demand. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools and processes that help us boost productivity. In this article, we’ll look at five web development tools that might just give you that extra boost in productivity you need.

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Why Is Software Development So Hard?

March 3, 2020

Complicated code bases. Bare-bones specifications. Tight deadlines. If these sound familiar, you’re not alone. Software development is a difficult field to work in, despite being one of the fastest growing in the United States. Developers burn out quickly and often. In fact, one survey shows burnout rates of nearly 60% among tech workers.

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Huginn: An Open-Source, Self-Hosted IFTTT

February 13, 2020

As developers, we don’t have the time or patience for routine tasks. We like to get things done, and any tools that can help us automate are high on our radar. Enter Huginn, a workflow automation server similar to Zapier or IFTTT, but open source. With Huginn you can automate tasks such as watching for air travel deals, continually watching for certain topics on Twitter, or scanning for sensitive data in your code.

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