2023
TypeScript developer job description: Guide, templates & more
TypeScript developers are in high demand. That’s because TypeScript is a popular programming language for building web and mobile apps, and companies across the globe use it. Unfortunately, this also means that hiring top TypeScript developers is a challenge. But there’s some good news!
Season 3, Ep. 24 – TWiTH: Researchers run FORTRAN for the first time, with Girish Kumar, Technical Talent Advocate at Gun.io
If you’ve ever used an IF statement (and if you’re reading this, there’s almost a 100% chance you have), you can thank FORTRAN. Of course, you can thank it for plenty more, as Girish and Faith discuss in This Week in Tech History, celebrating the first time researchers ran a FORTRAN program.
Expert advice on mitigating hiring risk
There are plenty of ways to mitigate hiring risk: proper vetting, matching for company culture, and fractional work, to name a few. We recently talked about our own approach to it, but thought it would be great to dive into what other industry experts have to say.
Season 3, Ep. 23 – Scaling a white label product, with Jody Soldo, Director of Business Operations at Highnote
When Jody Soldo joined the product team at Highnote, she was employee #13. Fast forward a couple of years, and company has grown to over 100 employees, while Jody has become the Director of Business Operations. This week, Faith talks to her about her career journey, the growth of the company, and how white label […]
8 freelance websites to hire Python developers
Python is a flexible and easy-to-learn programming language. These factors make it a popular choice for developers. Companies can also use Python in data analysis, web development, automation, and many other tasks. However, hiring Python developers can be a challenge. The demand for Python developers has led to a shortage of skilled candidates, and the […]
Season 3, Ep. 22 – TWiTH: Metallica sues Napster, with Victoria Stahr, Developer Experience Coordinator at Gun.io
For the majority of us, streaming music is about the only way we listen to it. But when Napster hit the web in the late 90’s, it was the first service to expand on that horizon, and not everyone was happy about it. This week, Faith and Victoria talk about Metallica suing Napster, and the […]
Python lead job description: Guide, templates & more
Python Lead developers can take your business to the next level. They’re programmers who specialize in web application logic, and their role is to use Python to develop, debug, and deploy application projects.
Season 3, Ep. 21 – The life-changing power of a good UI, with Dennis Lenard, CEO, Creative Navy
There’s often a good deal of heart and soul poured into design, but for Creative Navy CEO Dennis Lenard, the data behind the design is even more important. This week, Faith talks with him about high-stakes user interfaces, building a team of people who want to learn, and why choosing bread types by thumbnail image […]
Python developer job description: Guide, templates & more
Python developers are in high demand. Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages, and companies across the globe use it. Unfortunately, this means that hiring top Python developers is a challenge. But there’s some good news!
Season 3, Ep. 20 – TWiTH: The IBM 360 Computer System, with Deividi Silva, VP of Technology at Gun.io
How often would you replace your computer if the newest model wouldn’t work with your monitor, keyboard, or mouse? This is the core of the issue IBM was trying to solve when they developed the 360 System, as Faith and Deividi discuss in This Week in Tech History. It was a huge risk that ultimately […]
How to avoid scope creep
When it comes to building out a project, putting a plan in place is paramount to its success. One of the biggest challenges to any plan is scope creep, which happens when the scope of the project expands beyond its originally established boundaries.
Season 3, Ep. 19 – AI that can tell if you’re sober, with Ken Fichtler, CEO of Gaize
Breathalyzers have existed, in one form or another, for almost 100 years and have helped determine safe usage levels of a legal intoxicant. This week Ken Fichtler, CEO of Gaize, talks with Faith about the growth of legalized marijuana, and how its relative difficulty to test for in safety situations led to the creation of […]