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    #android #gradle #agp #resources #optimization

    Unearthing the Quirk: Dealing with File Access Issues that arise from Resource Optimization in Android Applications

    While technological advancements often make processes more efficient, they can sometimes introduce unexpected challenges. This is exemplified by the Android Gradle Plugin from version 4.2 onwards, which introduced resource optimization. This process is designed to reduce APK size and...
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    #kotlin #multiplatform #kmp #android #iOS

    Kotlin Multiplatform for native mobile apps development

    ​​​​In May & June,​​​ we will deep dive into the world of Kotlin Multiplatform: 3 consecutive Wednesdays in a row, featuring 3 hours of intensive training, utilizing 3 (or more) programming languages & platforms. Check out each day of training and contact Mariia (...
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    #agile #development #productivity #team-collaboration

    Context Switching pt.5: Long-Term Approach

    ​​​This is the last part of our series about context switching. In this post, I'd like to have a more distant look at the sustainability of our work practices and habits and wrap up the whole series. So far I've omitted an aspect that has become an integral part of our modern work culture: remote...
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    #agile #development #productivity #team-collaboration

    Context switching pt.4: Team Dynamics and Organizational Approaches

    ​​The approach to context switching can vary significantly across different workplace cultures. In some environments, deep work and minimal interruptions are highly valued, fostering a culture of sustained focus. In contrast, other workplaces might prioritize responsiveness and agility, with a...
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    #agile #development #productivity #team-collaboration

    Context Switching pt.3: Personal Techniques to Maintain Mental Clarity

    ​​​In my previous posts, we delved into the nature of context switching and its impact on productivity, (not just) within software development. Armed with that knowledge, it's now time to pivot from diagnosis to finding solutions. Today's post is dedicated to the strategies and pragmatic measures...
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    #agile #development #productivity #team-collaboration

    Context Switching pt.2: Psychological factors

    ​​​​​​​​Welcome back to our series on context switching. In the first part, we explored the fundamental aspects of context switching, its impact on productivity, and the cognitive challenges it presents, especially in the area of software development. Now, in this second post, we turn our attention...
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    #agile #development #productivity #team-collaboration

    Context Switching pt.1: What's the Cost?

    ​​​​In today's fast-paced world, where multitasking is often glorified, context switching is an unavoidable aspect of both our professional and personal lives. Companies often even state a requirement for the ability to multitask in their job advertisements. The tendency to rapidly shift from one...
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    #agile #development #productivity #project-management #team-collaboration

    The role of continuous feedback in software development

    Just like a boomerang coming back to you, feedback in software development and product management helps you improve. In this article, we're going to explore feedback mechanisms and purpose in its broader sense. Not just person-to-person feedback, but also product, market, and development practices....
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    #agile #development #productivity #project-management #team-collaboration

    The Myth of Bigger Teams: Why Smaller Can Be Better

    ​​​​In an effort to counter inefficiency and increase productivity, organizations often turn to increasing team size. The logic seems sound: more people means more hands on deck to tackle tasks and solve problems. However, this approach can often lead to growing overhead and inefficiencies. ...