Bridging the gap

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Effective alliances between UI Designers and Software Developers Effective collaboration between UI designers and software developers is absolutely essential for creating positive user experiences in software development. This collaboration not only helps to prevent unnecessary delays but also improves efficiency and enhances the quality of the final product. This article discusses communication gaps between those […]

Pro(mpt) engineering: Suprisingly complicated

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Prompt engineering expands interaction with AI tools beyond simple commands. It utilizes natural language to fully leverage the capabilities of AI. This type of communication is intuitive and democratizes access to AI, as it does not require specialized programming knowledge. Fundamental Understanding Efficient prompt engineering starts with clear and informative instructions that enable targeted use […]

Sigil Sorcery: Custom Sigils in Elixir

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Elixir sigils are general-purpose tools for handling common data types. Examples of built-in sigils include strings (~s), regular expressions (~r), dates (~D), and lists of words (~w). But, as you might have guessed, Elixir’s flexibility doesn’t stop here; Elixir allows us to create custom sigils for specific needs, and that is what we’re doing now. […]

Case Study: WSAM ProDu

Wärtsilä SAM Electronics GmbH (WSAM) from Hamburg specializes in designing, assembling, cabling and commissioning complex electrical systems on ships. These include, for example, mega yachts, research and special ships or ships for national and international navy projects. Many electrical systems, devices, and components are used on modern ships. These have to be supplied with power […]

IEx is awesome!

Elixir’s interactive shell, known as IEx, is a powerful tool that allows Elixir developers to quickly test and evaluate code snippets, define and test functions, and interact with their Elixir applications in real time. Here are a few reasons why Elixir’s interactive shell is awesome: IEx provides a convenient way to test code snippets and […]

Tooling – The Kubernetes Cluster DIY Pt. 2

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When it comes to managing a Kubernetes cluster, having the right tools in your arsenal can make a world of difference. It’s has a big impact regarding the general complexity of the management, the scalability, the monitoring and the security. In this article, we’ll explore some essential tools that can elevate your Kubernetes experience. Lens […]

WeAreDevelopers: The World Congress through the eyes of a volunteer

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In the heart of Berlin, the pulse of tech reverberated as this year’s WeAreDevelopers World Congress took centre stage at the CityCube Berlin once again. With over 400 speakers, 15000 attendees, and 350 volunteers, the world’s flagship event for developers took place on 12 stages on July 27 and 28, 2023. © 2023 WeAreDevelopers | […]

Case Study: memo-media Pt. 2

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Teil 2/2: UI-Design, Betrieb & SEO In the second part of our case study, we take a closer look at the practical implementation in the areas of usability and operation of the software. Redesigning the GUI The user interface of the home page, search results page and details page was redesigned. New navigation concept for […]

Case Study: memo-media

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Part 1/2: Analysis, user test & solutions The company memo-media can be viewed as the interface between event service providers, event locations and artists on the one hand and event planners on the other. The website eventbranchenverzeichnis.de (EVB) is a practical search engine that can be used to find and request suitable service providers for […]

Case Study: GeoLegalTech

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GeoLegalTech GmbH from Aachen researches relevant incidents in building law and in the development concepts of cities and municipalities for its customers. Using this information, companies with different locations throughout Germany can monitor whether and which of their stores are affected by changes in development plans or development concepts. A retailer is thus informed, for […]