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🎥 Some series are more awaited than others, and some are worth re-watching! Here is one of our favorite videos with Julietta Kasparova, our Relationship Manager, sharing her wisdom and experience ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ecdi9fM2 As Julietta says, "In the world of relationship management, wearing the leadership hat means being as empathetic as a daytime TV host, as collaborative as a jazz band, as communicative as a social media influencer, and as adaptable as a chameleon at a disco." Would you agree? Here are the topics Julietta covers in the video: 🔹 Client relationships: Learn how Julietta ensures our relationships with customers are always flourishing. 🔹 Leadership wisdom: Discover the qualities that drive harmony and innovation within our team. 🔹 Teamwork in action: See how we make every team member's talents shine. 🔹 The power of trust: Understand why trust is crucial for our software development success. For more topics to ponder on in the context of the B2B segment, see our latest materials on the blog - https://timspark.com/blog/ #Timspark #Leadership #Teamwork #ClientRelationships

💥 After the Crowdstrike outage this question became burning: How can you ensure your software system operates despite server failures?💥 The prime example is Netflix, a pioneer in addressing software resilience that has set the benchmark in this field. How did they achieve this? 💡 You might be familiar with Chaos Engineering. It involves experimenting on a system to ensure it can withstand turbulent conditions in production. This approach boosts resilience against infrastructure, network, and application issues, especially when used together with Kubernetes. With k8s, teams can simulate failures and evaluate system responses, enhancing robustness and operational readiness. Key strategies include improving backups, network file transfers, failover processes, and security. Yet, any strategy needs the right tools. This is where Netflix excelled: in 2011, they introduced the CHAOS MONKEY tool. It randomly disables service instances in the production environment, forcing developers to design resilient systems. The name 'Chaos Monkey' comes from the same-titled book by Antonio Garcia Martinez: “Imagine the following: a chimpanzee rampaging through a data center... He yanks cables here, smashes a box there, and generally tears up the place. The software chaos monkey does a virtual version of the same, shutting down random machines and processes at unexpected times. The challenge is to have your particular service—Facebook messaging, Google’s Gmail, your startup’s blog, whatever—survive the monkey’s depredations.” Chaos Monkey is part of Netflix's Simian Army suite, which includes various tools: ✅ CHAOS KONG - simulates the loss of an AWS region. ✅ CHAOS GORILLA - simulates the loss of an entire Amazon Availability Zone. ✅ LATENCY MONKEY - introduces artificial network delays. Btw, the origins of chaos testing date back to the early days of computing. In 1983, Apple introduced the 'Monkey' tool, developed by Steve Capps, which generated random user interface events to debug MacWrite and MacPaint on the first Apple Macintosh. In 2003, Amazon launched 'Game Day', a practice designed to simulate major failures and outages to test system resilience. Following this, Google developed 'DiRT' (Disaster Recovery Testing), a suite of tools that simulates disaster scenarios, such as server failures or data center outages. Both 'Game Day' and 'DiRT' can still be used, either in addition to or instead of the Chaos Monkey tool. Want to know more solutions for tackling downtime challenges? Here are some resources for your exploration: 💡 The benefits of independent QA teams https://lnkd.in/dmrRkaX4 💡 Best DevSecOps tools in 2024 https://lnkd.in/dWKfaW6w 💡 How to manage technical debt  https://lnkd.in/ekpm6vEj Feel free to share more practices in the comments, if you know some! #ChaosEngineering #Kubernetes #Timspark #DevOps #QA #SoftwareTesting

TGIF! 🌟 We're thrilled to share our latest blog post featuring an interview with Sergei Orlov, brought to you by the team at TopDevelopers.Co! Dive into Sergey's insights and expertise on the future of technology and development. It's a perfect read to kickstart your weekend with some inspiration and forward-thinking ideas! Check out our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dpU2taij Happy Friday, everyone! 🎉 #Timspark #TopDevelopers

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest case study in the energy sector. This groundbreaking project features advanced solutions in predictive analytics, data analytics, data management (DMS), and web technology. Leveraging AI, ML, Cloud, and IoT, we provided backend development, integration, DevOps, and QA services to revolutionize wind energy management. Fascinating fact: Did you know that wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Explore the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/d33bTJEe #IoT #Energy #ML

📢 We're delighted to share our latest blog post detailing a successful iOS SDK development project for a leading telecommunications company! 🎉 Our team delivered a robust analytics library for AVPlayer, a demo app, and comprehensive auto-generated documentation. Discover the full case study to learn more about how Timspark can elevate your mobile app development projects. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dQMVftQt #Review #CaseStudy #SuccessStory #iOS #Telecom #MobileDevelopment

We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to the Timspark family. Please join us in warmly welcoming our new team members: Kirill Danchenko, Frontend Developer, and Andrey Dzeraviashka, Fullstack Developer. We're confident Kirill and Andrey will significantly contribute to our team. Their skills and experience align perfectly with our goals, and we're excited to support them as they settle into their new roles. Please feel free to offer your support as they get acclimated. Let's work together to make them feel right at home at Timspark. Welcome aboard, Kirill and Andrey! We look forward to achieving great things together.

🔍 Explore the fascinating journey of Artificial Intelligence in our latest article "The Journey of AI Evolution." Anna Rozhentsova, our Content Manager examines the key milestones and technological advancements that have shaped AI from its early days to its current transformative impact on various industries. Learn about the ethical considerations and future trends that will define the next era of AI development. Special thanks to Aleksey Moliboshko for his valuable market research insights. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dUNiQD4F #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureTech #IndustryTrends

Can AI truly think? 🤖 🧠 One of the most thought-provoking debates centers around the Chinese Room argument, proposed by philosopher Dr. John Searle in 1980. https://lnkd.in/dehSsHcB This argument challenges the notion that computers (and by extension, AI) can possess true understanding or consciousness. ❓ What is the Chinese Room Argument? Imagine a room with a non-Chinese-speaking person inside, equipped only with a manual that provides rules for manipulating Chinese symbols. When given Chinese characters, the person uses the manual to respond with appropriate symbols, creating the illusion that they understand Chinese. However, despite the convincing outputs, the person inside the room doesn't actually comprehend the language—they're simply following syntactic rules. Dr. John Searle uses this scenario to argue that while a computer program can process inputs and generate outputs that appear human-like, it lacks genuine understanding of the information. Thus, the manipulation of symbols based on programmed rules is fundamentally different from human cognitive abilities. 🧑💻 Today, AI developers have achieved significant successes in various fields: natural language processing, computer vision, and decision-making algorithms, to name a few. AI can engage in conversations, create works of art, and even drive cars. Despite these advancements, modern AI systems like ChatGPT demonstrate remarkable language abilities but still operate on complex algorithms and vast datasets rather than genuine understanding. This raises the fundamental question again: can AI truly "think"? And if not yet, will AI be able to genuinely think in the near future? 📽️ To learn more about the Chinese Room argument, watch this short and funny video: https://lnkd.in/ddmBhGN2 🤔 Do you think AI can attain genuine comprehension and awareness, or do you agree with Searle's viewpoint that AI, no matter how advanced it becomes, will remain within the bounds of the Chinese Room? Share your thoughts in the comments. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #ML #Timspark #SoftwareDevelopment

💡 Top 8 Software Development Challenges and Solutions from Timspark The IT industry is constantly evolving, making the release of new software increasingly complex. At Timspark, we have identified the top 8 challenges and offer expert strategies to ensure your projects thrive: 1️⃣ Time constraints Rushed projects compromise quality. This is how we manage time: 🔹 Implement efficient project management practices; 🔹 Leverage appropriate project tools; 🔹 Set realistic timelines and release iteratively. 2️⃣ Constantly changing requirements Constant and uncontrolled changes in requirements can derail projects. To stay on track, we: 🔹 Define the project scope early; 🔹 Prioritize and refine requirements through prototyping; 🔹 Involve users from the start to ensure alignment and satisfaction. 3️⃣ Keeping up with industry trends Staying up to date with tech innovations is crucial. Our team: 🔹 Regularly monitors market trends; 🔹 Continuously explores new technologies. 4️⃣ Integrations with external services Integrating with third-party systems is complex. Our approach includes: 🔹 Conducting proof of concepts before development; 🔹 Implementing automated integration tests to ensure stability and detect unexpected changes in third-party APIs. 5️⃣ Security breaches With the increasing number of security breaches, safeguarding software is crucial. To ensure this, we: 🔹 Engage DevSecOps to secure environments; 🔹 Employ the latest frameworks and methodologies; 🔹 Conduct penetration testing and code reviews. 6️⃣ Platform complexity Developing for multiple platforms is challenging. We simplify this by: 🔹 Using cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter for a unified codebase; 🔹 Conducting thorough cross-platform testing. 7️⃣ Technological debt Poor or outdated code reduces maintainability. We address this by: 🔹 Conduct regular code reviews and refactorings; 🔹 Introducing modern practices and tools; 🔹 Implementing CI/CD practices. 8️⃣ Staffing & scalability A shortage of skilled professionals can delay project releases. To mitigate this, we: 🔹 Maintain a pool of talented developers; 🔹 Plan specialist involvement in advance; 🔹 Conduct professional and effective recruiting. At Timspark, we’re dedicated to helping you overcome these challenges and achieve software excellence. Let’s build the future together! #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwarePartner #ProductDevelopment #SoftwareDevelopmentCompany

It's been a while since we returned from HLTH Europe in Amsterdam, and now we are excited to return to this beautiful city. Summer is in full swing, and the Timspark team is thrilled to be attending the Women in Technology World Series conference starting today, June 26-27, 2024. This premier event is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the tech industry. 📍 Event Details: Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Dates: June 26-27, 2024 Meet our amazing Relationship Managers, Viktoryia Markevich and Julietta Kasparova, who will represent Timspark at the event. They are eager to engage with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore innovative ideas shaping technology's future. 🚀 Why You Should Join Us: 🔹 Build your network: Meet fellow women in tech and allies to brainstorm ideas, discover role models, find mentorship opportunities, and engage in meaningful dialogues. 🔹 Boost knowledge & learning: Enhance your skill set and future-proof your career through presentations, keynotes, and workshops tailored to the unique challenges in the tech industry. 🔹 Leading insight & trends: Our agenda is curated to bring you the hottest topics, innovation, and advances in tech, whether it's policy, strategy, or real tools you can use immediately. 🔹 Career growth: Take advantage of the Career Advice Hub, practical workshops, and structured networking opportunities to advance your career, get a promotion, or find mentors. We are committed to supporting diversity and empowering women in tech. Let's connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change together. #EuropeanWomenInTech #WomenInTechnology #Timspark