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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 08, 2021

Is Your CAPTCHA Keeping Humans Out?

Use the most up-to-date CAPTCHA — or, better yet, don’t use one at all.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on July 08, 2021

What Exactly Is a Chief Data Officer’s Role?

Companies are debating who makes an ideal CDO and what they should do.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on July 08, 2021

Covid Dashboards Confuse People — Let Them Read Words Instead

COVID-19 vaccination “stories” show the power of a simple data communication method: Use your words.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 08, 2021

Should You Put Your Devs on Customer Support Duty?

Drift’s support rotation was born out of necessity — but that’s not why it’s still around.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 08, 2021

What You Need to Know About Regression Testing

Your tests need maintenance just like the rest of your code.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on July 08, 2021

Data Mapping: 9 Successful Strategies

Knowing where data exists is half the battle.

Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 08, 2021

5 Ways to Become a Better Pair Programmer

Effective pair programming requires empathy, patience and preparation.

Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on July 08, 2021

How Tech Can Get More Women Into Software Engineering

Fixing all “leaks” in the career pipeline starts with encouraging more girls to study engineering right up to supporting (and financing!) women-led startups.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on July 08, 2021

Bike-Sharing Rebalancing Is a Classic Data Challenge That Just Got a Lot Harder

New patterns sent predictive algos over the handlebars.

Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on July 08, 2021

3 Simple Strategies for Making Your Code Reviews More Effective

Code reviews can bring teams closer together and teach developers new things — if you do them right.