Looking for a Ruby Developer

MongoDB
August 25, 2009
#Releases

10gen is looking for a Ruby developer to work on the ruby driver, ruby support, and be another MongoDB expert to help out with all the work going into MongoDB right now.

More info here: http://www.10gen.com/jobs

If you’re interested, send an email to info at 10gen dt com, or ping us on irc.

10gen is located in New York

-Eliot

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MongoDB 0.9.10 Released

MongoDB 0.9.10 has been released. This release fixes a few minor bugs in 0.9.9 in preperation for 1.0. Please give it a try and let us know if there are any issues. Notable Changes: potential crash on os x when using javascript from multiple clients issue when allocating large objects when a collection is still small group command that is much faster $mod operator Downloads: http://www.mongodb.org/display/DOCS/Downloads Jira change log: http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER/fixforversion/10035 Git change log: http://mongo-db.appspot.com/changelog/mongo/0.9.10

August 24, 2009

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The Rise of the Strategic Developer

The work of developers is sometimes seen as tactical in nature. In other words, developers are not often asked to produce strategy. Rather, they are expected to execute against strategy, manifesting digital experiences that are defined by the “business.” But that is changing. With the automation of many time-consuming tasks -- from database administration to coding itself -- developers are now able to spend more time on higher value work, like understanding market needs or identifying strategic problems to solve. And just as the value of their work increases, so too does the value of their opinions. As a result, many developers are evolving, from coders with their heads-down in the corporate trenches to highly strategic visionaries of the digital experiences that define brands. “I think the very definition of ‘developer’ is expanding,” says Stephen “Stennie” Steneker, an engineering manager on the Developer Relations team at MongoDB. “It’s not just programmers anymore. It’s anyone who builds something.” Stennie notes that the learning curve needed to build something is flattening. Fast. He points to an emerging category of low code tools like Zapier, which allows people to stitch web apps together without having to write scripts or set up APIs. “People with no formal software engineering experience can build complex automated workflows to solve business problems. That’s a strategic developer.” Many other traditional developer tasks are being automated as well. At MongoDB, for example, we pride ourselves on removing the most time-consuming, low-value work of database administration. And of course, services like GitHub Copilot are automating the act of coding itself. So what does this all mean for developers? A few things: First, move to higher ground. In describing one of the potential outcomes of GitHub Copilot, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott said, ““It may very well be one of those things that makes programming itself more approachable.” When the barriers to entry for a particular line of work start falling, standing still is not an option. It’s time to up your strategic game by offering insight and suggestions on new digital experiences that advance the objectives of the business. Second, accept more responsibility. A strategic developer is someone who can conceive, articulate, and execute an idea. That also means you are accountable for the success or failure of that idea. And as Stennie reminded me, “There are more ways than ever before to measure the success of a developer’s work.” And third, never stop skilling. Developers with narrow or limited skill sets will never add strategic value, and they will always be vulnerable to replacement. Like software itself, developers need to constantly evolve and improve, expanding both hard and soft skills. How do you see the role of the developer evolving? Any advice for those that aspire to more strategic roles within their organizations? Reach out and let me know what you think at @MarkLovesTech .

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