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Corbin Crutchley talks about working with teams and his career in general | Software is a Team Sport

In this first episode of the "Software is a Team Sport" mini-series, Corbin Crutchley, a Staff Software Engineer at Descript, shares his incredible career journey—from scripting as a system admin to leading teams at startups and corporations like Hilton. Topics Covered: Corbin also discusses his passion for writing technical books and impactful documentation to empower teams and developers. Tune in for expert advice, fascinating stories, and practical tips on fostering teamwork in the software industry!

Azure VM cost optimization to maximize savings

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) offer a powerful and scalable way to run workloads in the cloud. However, their flexibility comes with a cost that can quickly spiral out of control if not managed effectively. This blog will guide you through understanding your Azure VM costs, explore best practices for optimization, and introduce a powerful tool “Turbo360” to help you save even more.

What Features are Available for Remote Access in AirDroid Business?

Welcome to this tutorial video, where we will show you all available remote access features in AirDroid Business. AirDroid Business is a mobile device management (MDM) solution that helps you manage all your Android and Windows devices effectively and securely. With AirDroid Business, you can remotely access any managed devices with ease.

Protecting Against Ad-Hoc Query Exploits

Ad-hoc queries are temporary SQL queries created and executed to perform a specific task without prior preparation or to save as permanent procedures or functions. Usually, they can be used to analyze data, search for particular information, or solve temporary tasks. However, if user-defined input data generates the text in ad-hoc queries dynamically, they may be vulnerable to SQL injections. In the article, we’ll explore what ad-hoc queries are and what security and access risks they may cause.

How to Install and Connect ODBC Drivers in UNIX

Imagine you’re working in a UNIX-based environment, managing multiple databases like MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, and you have to connect their data to different applications. Without UNIX ODBC drivers, you’d have to write custom code for each database, which would quickly turn into a nightmare — each database has its own way of handling queries, connections, and authentication. Luckily, ODBC drivers can save the day by acting as “translators”.

How to Install Components in Delphi IDE to Boost App Development

Components in Delphi save the essential time it often takes for developers to write code from scratch, providing pre-built options you can continuously reuse to assemble software, create a smooth user interface, and handle complex data connectivity tasks. Streamlined development, reduced number of errors, and consistency are only some of the advantages that you get when using components while you work with Delphi.

Inclusive Engineering at Redgate

In mid 2024, one of Redgate’s coaches, Clare, pulled together a team to focus on improving inclusivity within Redgate’s Engineering organisation. This group was designed to work alongside the wider company initiatives, under the guidance of Engineering leadership. Inclusivity is a very broad topic, and the group wanted to avoid becoming overwhelmed with all the possible options.