InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Nov 13, 2018Hackathons: What’s All The Fuss?Hackathons are events during which software developers, designers, product managers, and subject-matter-experts, spend a fixed amount of…A response icon1A response icon1
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Oct 26, 2018Applying Machine Learning to Recognize Handwritten CharactersHandwritten character recognition is a field of research in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and pattern recognition. A computer…A response icon2A response icon2
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Sep 28, 2018Applying Andela’s EPIC Values to Software EngineeringIn my last post, I listed 12 attributes I believe to be key to good engineering leadership. The 7th attribute was:
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Aug 23, 2018The Briceicle Test: 12 Steps to Better Technical Leadership18 years ago, Joel Spolsky wrote The Joel Test, 12 questions to quickly rate the quality of a software development team. The great thing…A response icon1A response icon1
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Jul 27, 2018Choosing the Right Iteration LengthOne of the most common questions facing software development teams is, “What’s the right iteration length for our team?” Although this…
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Jun 21, 2018My Andela JourneyToday, June 21st, 2018, marks four years and one month since we founded Andela. It’s been a long yet exciting journey, full of…A response icon10A response icon10
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·May 31, 2018A “Formula” for Building a High Performance TeamHigh-performance teams (HPTs) is a concept of organization development referring to teams that are highly focused on their goals and that…A response icon4A response icon4
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Apr 30, 2018I’ve heard I can use any language for each microservice, is that correct?Sure. You can use any language for a microservice in the same manner that you can run a marathon in high heels. It’s possible, but it…A response icon2A response icon2
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Feb 26, 2018Architecture Reviews Without The HassleTraditional architecture reviews can be hectic. A group of senior engineers who disagree on the best approach to take, and question the…A response icon1A response icon1
InThe Andela WaybyBrice Nkengsa·Jan 31, 2018Agile Practices of Effective Tech LeadsA Tech Lead or Technical Team Lead or Engineering Lead, is a common role within the software development discipline. This individual is…A response icon3A response icon3