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Software Engineering

AI tools as team members and not leaders in Software Delivery amidst the advancements

📅 November 15, 2023 ⏱ 2 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Exploring the balance between AI capabilities and human involvement in software delivery, emphasizing collaboration over replacement.

AI Software Delivery Team Leadership

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Engineering Management

Building High-Performing Engineering Teams

📅 October 22, 2023 ⏱ 7 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Evidence-based strategies for building engineering teams that deliver exceptional results while maintaining sustainable pace and high morale.

Team Building Leadership Engineering Culture

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Software Architecture

Technical Debt: When to Pay, When to Defer

📅 July 18, 2023 ⏱ 7 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Strategic framework for managing technical debt—understanding when to invest in paying it down versus when deferring makes business sense.

Technical Debt Software Maintenance Strategy

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Software Engineering

Code Review Culture: Beyond Finding Bugs

📅 April 5, 2023 ⏱ 8 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Building a code review culture that improves code quality, shares knowledge, mentors developers, and strengthens team cohesion.

Code Review Team Culture Best Practices

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Industry Insights

A conversation on Objectivity and the ever-evolving technology ecosystem in Rwanda

📅 February 28, 2023 ⏱ 1 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

A podcast discussion about Objectivity Ltd. and Rwanda's growing technology ecosystem.

Rwanda Tech Ecosystem Podcast

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Engineering Management

How to Attract Developers to Your Company: A Complete Guide on Making the Right Investment

📅 January 18, 2023 ⏱ 2 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Comprehensive recruitment strategies for attracting top developer talent through culture, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Recruitment Team Building Culture

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Software Architecture

Modernizing Monolithic Applications Without Rewriting

📅 November 28, 2022 ⏱ 8 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Practical strategies for incrementally modernizing legacy monoliths without the risk and cost of complete rewrites.

Monoliths Legacy Systems Modernization

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Engineering Management

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration in Software Development

📅 August 14, 2022 ⏱ 9 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Building effective collaboration between engineering, product, design, and other functions to deliver exceptional software products.

Team Collaboration Cross-Functional Teams Product Development

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Software Engineering

Documentation Strategies for Long-Lived Codebases

📅 March 9, 2022 ⏱ 11 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Practical approaches to creating and maintaining documentation that actually gets read and stays current in evolving codebases.

Documentation Best Practices Knowledge Management

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Productivity

Tips on Staying Productive While Working from Home

📅 April 17, 2020 ⏱ 3 min read ✍️ Jacques Nyilinkindi

Six practical recommendations for maintaining productivity and wellness in home-based work environments.

Remote Work Productivity Work-Life Balance

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