Author: Osagie Kingsley Omoruyi, PhD
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The Role of Software Developers in Ensuring GDPR Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has revolutionized the way organizations handle personal data. As a software developer, you play a crucial role in ensuring that the software applications you build comply with GDPR regulations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key aspects of GDPR and how software developers can ensure compliance. Understanding GDPR…
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The Importance of Software Testing: Types, Benefits, and Careers
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, software applications play a crucial role in driving business success. However, with the increasing complexity of software systems, ensuring their quality and reliability has become a significant challenge. This is where software testing comes into play. What is Software Testing? Software testing is the process of evaluating a software application…
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Choosing the Right Licence for Your GitHub Repo: Protecting Your Work in Code challenges
When creating a GitHub repository, choosing the right license is crucial to protect your work, especially when submitting code challenges. A license defines how others can use, modify, and distribute your code. In this post, we’ll explore popular licenses and recommend the best one for safeguarding your work in code challenges. Popular Licenses: 1. MIT…
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CrowdStrike Faces Lawsuit and Backlash After Software Update Crashes Millions of Computers
A recent software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has caused chaos worldwide, crashing over 8 million computers. But that’s not the only fallout – the company is now facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from its shareholders. On July 19, a faulty software update affected Microsoft Windows computers globally, disrupting businesses and services, including airlines, banks,…
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CrowdStrike Crash: 5 Critical Lessons from the 2024 Software Update Incident
On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, experienced a major software update issue that affected millions of computers worldwide. A faulty configuration update for their Falcon sensor software caused an estimated 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows to crash, resulting in widespread outages and significant disruptions. 5 Key Takeaways:
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Handling Timestamps in LARAVEL: A Guide
Imagine a scenario where an employee is accused of arriving late to work, but they swear they arrived on time. Upon investigating the audit logs, you notice that the timestamp shows them arriving an hour later than they claimed. However, after further investigation, you realize that the timestamp was incorrectly adjusted for British Summer Time…
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ROAD MAP TO A CYBER SECURITY ROLE
As we slide gradually into the second half of the year, one of two things will happen by the end of 2024. You will look back and realize that: By focusing on the most critical aspects of cyber security and dedicating yourself to intense learning, you can increase your chances of landing a job in…
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Golang API Best Practices: Building Robust and Scalable APIs
Building APIs in GoLang can be a rewarding experience due to its simplicity, efficiency, and performance. However, without following best practices, it’s easy to fall into pitfalls that may hinder scalability, maintainability, and overall performance of your API. In this article, we’ll explore a comprehensive set of best practices derived from various reputable sources to…
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