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5 ways to improve mental health for software developers

TechCrunch

I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. Developers need a certain level of comfort to be able to produce quality work.

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Social robotics company Furhat buys Sphero spin-out company Misty Robotics

TechCrunch

Today, Swedish social robotics company Furhat Robotics is offering the beleaguered startup a gentle landing in what the Swedish company says is an all-cash deal. “Acquisitions in the world of social robotics are very rare. “Acquisitions in the world of social robotics are very rare. .” After raising $11.5

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Meta creates ‘Business AI’ group led by ex-Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih

CIO

Shih has clearly been considering the move to Meta for some time — and is no stranger to the company’s social media platform, Facebook. That experience led her to create Hearsay Systems, a software developer combining social networks, CRM, and AI to help sales staff at financial services companies.

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From Ph.D. to boutique software developer: An interview with Solwey’s Andrew Drach

TechCrunch

More specifically, Solwey provides consulting in all stages of software design and development strategy and execution. Currently, we have eight full-time developers, a DevOps manager and our Chief Operating Officer Nima [Kargah-Ostadi] who has a Ph.D. Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups.

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12 AI predictions for 2025

CIO

The fields of customer service, marketing, and customer development are going to see massive adoption, he says. He expects the same to happen in all areas of software development, starting with user requirements research through project management and all the way to testing and quality assurance.

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How to hire a software developer in a candidate-driven market

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Leverage networking events and social media to let the candidates know about your workplace and the culture. Not everyone is active on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter. Meetups, conferences, and hackathons are events that are very attractive to developers. 8 ways to hire a developer [Actionable tips].

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From Collaboration to Solitude and Back: Experiences with Remote Pair Programming during COVID-19

Agile Alliance

Along with the increasing popularity of agile software development, software work has become much more social than ever. Contemporary software teams rely on a variety of collaborative practices, such as pair programming, the topic of our study.