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RTO vs WFH & the case for strong static typing

Oct 9, 2023

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The debate over remote work versus office work should be contextual and not a one-size-fits-all approach, with the correct model depending on the specific context and types of roles involved.

Strong static typing in software development leads to fewer bugs, a better developer experience, and reduces the effort required for testing and ensuring code correctness.

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Contextual Approach to Remote and Office Work

Jacob Kaplan-Moss argues that the debate over remote work versus office work should be contextual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. He highlights that neither remote-only nor office-only is globally better, and the correct model depends on the specific context. In his linked post, Jacob provides guidance on which types of roles are better suited for in-office work and which make more sense for remote arrangements.

Introduction

2min

Struggling with Return to Office and the Case for Strong Static Typing

3min

Neo4j's Nodes Online Conference, Ducktillo, Simplicity, and Upcoming Interviews

4min

Jacob Kaplan-Moss’ recommendations for remote vs colocated teams, Duarte Carmo created a neural search engine from Changelog transcripts, Tom Hacohen says strong static typing is a hill he’s willing to die on, Orhun Parmaksız created a CLI that makes your keyboard sound like a typewriter & Luke Plant spits hard truths about simplicity.

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