Background Many of us have been tourists to continents and societies that are different from ours. During these adventures, we endeavour to widen our horizons, and get a fresh breath of air. We observe the difference in perspectives and constraints, that lead to novel solutions. We return rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to take on life’s challenges. Some might posit that “grass is always greener...
Tips for Running a Code Kata (Developer Dojo) at the Workplace
A concept borrowed from the Japanese martial arts world, katas are exercises which help practitioners hone their skills through practice and repetition. Over the past decade, katas has been adopted as part of the wider Software Craftsmanship movement, seeing katas introduced as part of leading Software Development and Software Architecture courses around the world. Organisations and software...