Hello everyone and welcome back to Not So Random Software! This week I have been thinking about decentralization, education, blockchain uses for finance products, and when not to use probabilities to solve your problems. Enjoy the random walk! One article or paper TechCrunch – Why The Internet Needs IPFSWikipedia – The InterPlanetary File System We…
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Not So Random Software #42 – The End of Average
Hello everyone and welcome back to Not So Random Software! This week I have been thinking about diversity and how to reconcile the problem of deviating from the expected norm when hiring in business. I am sold already; You don’t need to convince me that diversity is a good thing to aim for. Said that…
Not So Random Software #41 – Expectations
Hello everyone and welcome back to Not So Random Software! This week I have been thinking about statistics and expectations. Mental models like statistical significance and p-values help us set expectations on what are the boundaries and conditions under which we are willing to accept something as true. Without them, what would be left with?…
Not So Random Software #2 – Time Management
Here is the second week of Not So Random Software. My mind has been on time management lately and you might notice some signal in the randomness of these links. A random tool I have been using Timing for the last three months to track my time automatically. It is so good that it feels…
A/B Testing, from scratch
If you work in a diligent web development business you probably know what an A/B test is. However, its fascinating statistical theory is usually left behind. Understanding the basics can help you avoid common pitfalls, better design your experiments, and ultimately do a better job in improving the effectiveness of your website. Please hold tight, and enjoy a pleasant…