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Developing a side project made me really embrace the MVP mindset
Development
May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Developing a side project made me really embrace the MVP mindset

I never thought developing a personal side project would make me enthusiastic about MVPs… It’s not easy making something simple!…

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Is Software Engineering a good career choice for neurodivergent people?
Developers well-being, Gender equity and diverse-IT
February 27, 2025February 25, 2025

Is Software Engineering a good career choice for neurodivergent people?

Computer Science and I.T. jobs are often depicted as perfect for neurodivergent people (for example, autistic, ADHD or AuDHD). Being…

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How to remove DRM from Amazon Kindle and Adobe Digital Editions ebooks – for free
Tooling
February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

How to remove DRM from Amazon Kindle and Adobe Digital Editions ebooks – for free

Amazon announced this month that they won’t allow users to download the ebooks they bought on Kindle locally after February…

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Choosing the tech stack for a development side project
Development
February 17, 2025April 28, 2025

Choosing the tech stack for a development side project

Software engineering in our daily job can sometimes feel frustrating. Developing a side project on your own time is a…

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Tired of coding? 20+ non-technical careers for Software Engineers seeking a change
Alternative jobs for Software Engineers
December 24, 2024January 9, 2025

Tired of coding? 20+ non-technical careers for Software Engineers seeking a change

It’s common to find advice on transitioning into technical careers, but what about moving away from a software engineering career?…

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Takeaways from Devoxx 2024: on developer productivity, testing done right, good use of AI in programming and anonymization
Development
December 10, 2024

Takeaways from Devoxx 2024: on developer productivity, testing done right, good use of AI in programming and anonymization

This year at Devoxx Belgium, I attended talks on data anonymization in the public sector, reframing testing in software engineering,…

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Leading a project: a few tips for smoother execution and higher team adoption
IT project management, Soft skills for tech engineers, Team work
October 28, 2024December 18, 2024

Leading a project: a few tips for smoother execution and higher team adoption

When I had the opportunity to be a Tech lead on a project, I learned that leading people is way…

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Understanding CSS positioning, finally!
CSS, Development, Front-end development
October 25, 2024December 18, 2024

Understanding CSS positioning, finally!

I’ve always been more attracted to backend development. However, I’ve mainly worked as a full-stack developer, and working on the…

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Who’s “she”

30-something Software Engineer

📌 Passionate about Knowledge Sharing, UX/User Centric development, Inclusion and Ethics, DevOps and automation, Developer Experience.

📌 Started working in IT after a career shift (10 years in a non-technical field).

📌 5 years’ experience in Software Engineering.

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