Operations research, algorithm engineering, decision-making under uncertainty, AI and formal methods. Every entry states what was tested, what the evidence establishes, and where the result stops applying.https://flexiana.com/en-gbhttps://flexiana.com/news/why-functional-programming-makes-complex-systems-easier-to-build/https://flexiana.com/news/why-functional-programming-makes-complex-systems-easier-to-build/Big systems get complicated fast. Features + changes tangle code → tough updates.Functional programming keeps code solid: predictable, clear, reusable. Easier to read, test, debug, extend. It helps teams stay coordinated and lets developers spend more time building new things—not just untangling…Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTFunctional ProgrammingClojureComplexityArchitectureJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/why-most-developers-make-algorithms-more-complicated-than-they-need-to-be/https://flexiana.com/news/why-most-developers-make-algorithms-more-complicated-than-they-need-to-be/Most developers don’t write tangled algorithms because they lack skill. The problem may start before they write a single line. Most developers don’t create complicated code because they lack skill. It often starts with how they approach the problem. A simple idea can slowly turn into nested…Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlgorithmsEngineering practiceComplexitySoftware designJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/ai-coding-roi-after-rework/https://flexiana.com/research/ai-coding-roi-after-rework/More code shipped is not more value delivered. The economic question is what the accepted, un-reworked, in-production fraction of AI-assisted output costs, and earns.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTengineering-intelligenceai-mldecision-under-uncertaintyFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/research/the-decision-beneath-the-feature-request/https://flexiana.com/research/the-decision-beneath-the-feature-request/The most valuable software projects rarely begin with a feature list. They begin with a repeated decision the business cannot yet make well.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchengineering-intelligenceJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/what-a-piece-of-evidence-is-worth/https://flexiana.com/research/what-a-piece-of-evidence-is-worth/Before you pay to gather more data, there is an exact number for how much a better answer could improve the decision it feeds, and often it is zero.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdecision-under-uncertaintyoperations-researchJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/allocating-limited-remediation-effort/https://flexiana.com/research/allocating-limited-remediation-effort/When remedial capacity is smaller than the problem, the order of repair is a decision worth optimising, against downstream loss, contractual exposure and customer value, not just severity.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchdecision-under-uncertaintyFlexiana Decision Labhttps://flexiana.com/research/why-we-publish-negative-results/https://flexiana.com/research/why-we-publish-negative-results/A method that fails a pre-registered test is a result worth keeping, because it stops the next team from spending on the same dead end.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchdecision-under-uncertaintyJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/scheduling-under-uncertainty/https://flexiana.com/research/scheduling-under-uncertainty/When durations and arrivals are uncertain, the useful schedule is the one that stays good across scenarios, not the one that looks tidy on the plan that will not happen.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchdecision-under-uncertaintyFlexiana Decision Labhttps://flexiana.com/research/rainbow-kernel-proves-or-algorithms/https://flexiana.com/research/rainbow-kernel-proves-or-algorithms/Rainbow machine-checks OR algorithms against a tiny trusted dependent-type kernel: the full 222-algorithm catalogue is now proved.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTformal-methodsoperations-researchJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/plan-versus-reality/https://flexiana.com/research/plan-versus-reality/The gap between what a team planned and what it delivered is only useful if it changes a decision, reallocation, rescoping or renegotiation, while there is still time.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTengineering-intelligencedecision-under-uncertaintyFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/research/forecasting-project-cost-to-complete/https://flexiana.com/research/forecasting-project-cost-to-complete/A lognormal accelerated-failure-time model with MCMC diagnostics estimates when, and how confidently, a delivery will overrun, while intervention is still possible.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTdecision-under-uncertaintyengineering-intelligenceoperations-researchFlexiana Decision Labhttps://flexiana.com/research/orhof-operations-research-as-higher-order-functions/https://flexiana.com/research/orhof-operations-research-as-higher-order-functions/A zero-dependency Clojure library shows optimisation, sequential decision-making and validation are compositions of a small set of higher-order-function patterns.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchclojure-systemsdecision-under-uncertaintyJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/chachaml-mlops-for-clojure/https://flexiana.com/research/chachaml-mlops-for-clojure/chachaml tracks experiments, models and pipelines from the REPL, a web UI or an LLM agent: a first-party MLOps substrate for teams doing machine learning in Clojure.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTai-mlclojure-systemsJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/research/applied-higher-order-functions-book/https://flexiana.com/research/applied-higher-order-functions-book/Applied Higher Order Functions catalogues about 480 optimisation, decision and validation algorithms and shows they are compositions of a small set of higher-order-function patterns.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMToperations-researchclojure-systemsdecision-under-uncertaintyJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/from-prototype-to-production-the-business-case-for-chachaml-part-3/https://flexiana.com/news/from-prototype-to-production-the-business-case-for-chachaml-part-3/This is the final article in our series, Clojure Meets Production MLOps: How chachaml Delivers AI-Native Workflows. If you’re joining here, you may want to start with the earlier posts: In this final article, we’ll focus on the business side.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTaiClojuremachine learningSoftwareSoftware DevelopmentJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/inside-chachaml-core-capabilities-for-ai-native-workflows-in-clojure/https://flexiana.com/news/inside-chachaml-core-capabilities-for-ai-native-workflows-in-clojure/This is Part 2 of our series, Clojure Meets Production MLOps: How chachaml Delivers AI-Native Workflows. If you missed Part 1, Why Machine Learning Projects Fail in Production—and How chachaml Solves the MLOps Gap, we covered a common issue in machine learning.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTaiClojureJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/clojure-meets-production-mlops-how-chachaml-delivers-ai-native-workflows-part-1/https://flexiana.com/news/clojure-meets-production-mlops-how-chachaml-delivers-ai-native-workflows-part-1/This is the first article in our three-part series, Clojure Meets Production MLOps: How chachaml Delivers AI-Native Workflows. In this article, we look at a problem many ML teams run into.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTaichachamlClojuremachine learningMLOpsSoftware DevelopmentJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/building-data-heavy-systems-in-clojure-without-losing-simplicity/https://flexiana.com/news/building-data-heavy-systems-in-clojure-without-losing-simplicity/As data volumes grow, complexity tends to grow with it, but Clojure offers a different approach using simple, data-centric architectures.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureData SystemsFunctional ProgrammingArchitectureScalabilityJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/data-pipelines-for-machine-learning-from-ingestion-to-training-2026-guide/https://flexiana.com/news/data-pipelines-for-machine-learning-from-ingestion-to-training-2026-guide/Most of what decides whether a machine-learning system works is the data pipeline behind it, not the model on top.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTmachine learningdata pipelinesdata engineeringfeature engineeringreal-time ingestiondata qualityMLOpsJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/mlops-in-2026-what-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/https://flexiana.com/news/mlops-in-2026-what-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/MLOps is the operational framework that ensures machine learning models are built, deployed, and run efficiently at scale.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTMLOpsMachine LearningDevOpsAI InfrastructureModel DeploymentJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/new-era-for-clojure-infix-syntax-3/https://flexiana.com/news/new-era-for-clojure-infix-syntax-3/Flexiana open-sources Infix, a library that brings natural infix notation to Clojure while compiling to standard prefix forms with zero runtime overhead.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureProgrammingSyntaxOpen SourceJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/llm-integration-for-internal-tools-saas-products-2026-strategy-guide/https://flexiana.com/news/llm-integration-for-internal-tools-saas-products-2026-strategy-guide/By 2026, LLM integration has become standard for modern platforms. This guide explores strategies for embedding AI into internal tools and SaaS products.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLLM IntegrationSaaS DevelopmentAI StrategyInternal ToolsPrivacy-First AIClojureJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/how-to-get-started-with-machine-learning-currentyear-implementation-guide/https://flexiana.com/news/how-to-get-started-with-machine-learning-currentyear-implementation-guide/A comprehensive guide to implementing machine learning in 2026, covering the 5-step roadmap from problem definition through scaling.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTmachine learningAI developmentMLOpsprivacyimplementation guideClojureJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/mlops-maturity-model-2026-4-stages-to-resilient-risk-free-machine-learning/https://flexiana.com/news/mlops-maturity-model-2026-4-stages-to-resilient-risk-free-machine-learning/The MLOps Maturity Model breaks down the machine learning journey into four stages, from experimental work to production-ready operations.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMLOpsMachine LearningMaturity ModelML OperationsAI DeploymentJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/common-mlops-bottlenecks-and-how-to-fix-them-proven-solutions-for-scalable-ai-deployment/https://flexiana.com/news/common-mlops-bottlenecks-and-how-to-fix-them-proven-solutions-for-scalable-ai-deployment/This article examines six common MLOps bottlenecks that prevent machine learning projects from reaching production and provides proven solutions.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTMLOpsMachine LearningAI DeploymentData PipelinesModel TrainingDevOpsJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/clojure-numpy-interop-the-currentyear-guide-to-hybrid-machine-learning-pipelines/https://flexiana.com/news/clojure-numpy-interop-the-currentyear-guide-to-hybrid-machine-learning-pipelines/Developers can integrate Clojure's stability with NumPy's computational speed using libpython-clj, enabling hybrid ML pipelines.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureNumPyMachine LearningInteropHybrid Pipelineslibpython-cljJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/clojurescript-guide-why-modern-devs-need-it-now-2026-edition/https://flexiana.com/news/clojurescript-guide-why-modern-devs-need-it-now-2026-edition/ClojureScript compiles to optimized JavaScript, offering functional immutability, live REPL hot-reloading, and cleaner async workflows.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureScriptWeb DevelopmentFunctional ProgrammingReactJavaScriptJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/what-mature-mlops-really-looks-like-in-2026-from-experiments-to-enterprise-scale-ai-systems/https://flexiana.com/news/what-mature-mlops-really-looks-like-in-2026-from-experiments-to-enterprise-scale-ai-systems/MLOps is not just about putting a model into production and moving on. It is about treating machine learning as a real, production-ready system, one that requires structure, discipline, and regular attention.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTaimachine learningSoftware DevelopmentJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-with-clojure-benefits-perspectives/https://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-with-clojure-benefits-perspectives/Explore why Clojure is gaining attention for machine learning projects, comparing its benefits to Python and showcasing real-world use cases.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureMachine LearningData ScienceFunctional ProgrammingJVMJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/baby-dragon-hatchling-bdh-the-brain-inspired-ai-architecture-built-for-the-future/https://flexiana.com/news/baby-dragon-hatchling-bdh-the-brain-inspired-ai-architecture-built-for-the-future/BDH represents a paradigm shift in AI architecture, introducing real-time learning and synaptic plasticity to overcome the limitations of static Transformer models.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTAImachine learningneural networksBDHadaptive AIbrain-inspired architectureJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/building-web-services-with-duct/https://flexiana.com/news/building-web-services-with-duct/A comprehensive guide to building web services with Clojure and the Duct framework, covering architecture, testing, and deployment.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTClojureDuctWeb ServicesBackend DevelopmentFrameworkLukas Rychteckyhttps://flexiana.com/news/bayesian-vs-catboost-decoding-purchase-intent-for-smarter-e-commerce-pricing/https://flexiana.com/news/bayesian-vs-catboost-decoding-purchase-intent-for-smarter-e-commerce-pricing/Explore how Bayesian models outperform traditional ML approaches like CatBoost for intent-aware e-commerce pricing strategies.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTBayesian ModelsCatBoostE-Commerce PricingMachine LearningPurchase IntentDynamic PricingJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-unlocking-causal-insights-using-microsofts-econml-series-3/https://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-unlocking-causal-insights-using-microsofts-econml-series-3/Explore how EconML enables causal inference in Clojure, moving beyond A/B testing to reveal heterogeneous treatment effects across customer segments.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojureMachine LearningEconMLCausal Inferencelibpython-cljPython InteropJiri Knesl, Ganesh Neelekanihttps://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-bridging-functional-elegance-and-pythons-ml-power-series-1/https://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-bridging-functional-elegance-and-pythons-ml-power-series-1/Discover how to leverage Python's ML libraries within Clojure using libpython-clj, combining functional programming elegance with enterprise JVM integration.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojureMachine LearningPythonlibpython-cljFunctional ProgrammingJVMJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-using-bayesian-networks-for-smarter-interpretable-ai-series-2/https://flexiana.com/news/machine-learning-in-clojure-with-libpython-clj-using-bayesian-networks-for-smarter-interpretable-ai-series-2/Learn how to implement Bayesian Networks in Clojure using libpython-clj, bridging functional programming with Python's ML capabilities.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojureMachine LearningBayesian Networkslibpython-cljPython InteropInterpretable AIJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/hosting-your-own-ai-vs-using-a-service/https://flexiana.com/news/hosting-your-own-ai-vs-using-a-service/A comprehensive guide to choosing between cloud-based AI services and self-hosted infrastructure based on request volume, cost, and control requirements.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTAIInfrastructureCloud ComputingMachine LearningCost AnalysisJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/bayesian-optimization/https://flexiana.com/news/bayesian-optimization/Learn how Bayesian Optimization accelerates business decisions by intelligently searching for optimal solutions with fewer experiments.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTBayesian OptimizationMachine LearningBusiness OptimizationData-Driven DecisionsPricing StrategyFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/news/flowstorm-debugging-and-understanding-clojure-code-on-a-new-level/https://flexiana.com/news/flowstorm-debugging-and-understanding-clojure-code-on-a-new-level/FlowStorm is a powerful tracing debugger and code exploration tool for Clojure that enables developers to understand execution flows and visualize data transformations.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojuredebuggingFlowStormdevelopment toolscode analysisJakub Zikahttps://flexiana.com/news/why-clojure-developers-love-the-repl-so-much/https://flexiana.com/news/why-clojure-developers-love-the-repl-so-much/Exploring why the REPL is deeply valued in Clojure development, from its Lisp heritage to its role in modern interactive coding practices.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojureREPLDevelopmentProgramming LanguagesInteractive DevelopmentJakub Zikahttps://flexiana.com/news/experience-with-claude-code/https://flexiana.com/news/experience-with-claude-code/A week spent testing Claude Code for building Clojure applications, exploring its capabilities and limitations through two ambitious projects.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTClaude CodeAIClojureDevelopment ToolsLLMJiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/clojure-vs-other-functional-programming-languages-a-quick-comparison/https://flexiana.com/news/clojure-vs-other-functional-programming-languages-a-quick-comparison/Exploring how Clojure compares to Haskell, Scala, and Elixir across typing, syntax, performance, and practical use cases.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTClojureFunctional ProgrammingHaskellScalaElixirProgramming LanguagesRamon Rioshttps://flexiana.com/news/side-by-side-datomic-and-postgresql-part-2/https://flexiana.com/news/side-by-side-datomic-and-postgresql-part-2/Explore Datomic's temporal features and how they compare to PostgreSQL for managing historical data and time-travel queries.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTDatomicPostgreSQLDatabaseTemporal DataTime TravelGiga Chokhelihttps://flexiana.com/news/setting-up-a-python-environment-for-ai-development-a-comprehensive-guide/https://flexiana.com/news/setting-up-a-python-environment-for-ai-development-a-comprehensive-guide/A comprehensive guide to setting up a Python environment for AI development, covering system requirements, package management, virtual environments, and GPU configuration.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTPythonAI DevelopmentEnvironment SetupMachine LearningGPU ConfigurationFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/news/computers-are-getting-faster-why-isnt-software-getting-faster/https://flexiana.com/news/computers-are-getting-faster-why-isnt-software-getting-faster/Despite exponential improvements in processor speed, RAM, and storage, modern software often feels no faster than before.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTsoftware performancehardwaredevelopmentoptimizationKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/getting-started-with-python-for-ai-a-complete-beginners-guide/https://flexiana.com/news/getting-started-with-python-for-ai-a-complete-beginners-guide/Learn why Python is the ideal language for AI development and take your first steps into artificial intelligence.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTPythonAIMachine LearningBeginner's GuideProgrammingFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/news/tracking-working-hours-in-activity-watch-based-on-git-activities/https://flexiana.com/news/tracking-working-hours-in-activity-watch-based-on-git-activities/Automate time tracking using ActivityWatch and Babashka scripts to log work hours based on git activities.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTActivityWatchBabashkaGitTime TrackingAutomationClojureKrisztián Gulyáshttps://flexiana.com/news/a-gentle-introduction-to-formal-methods-in-software-engineering/https://flexiana.com/news/a-gentle-introduction-to-formal-methods-in-software-engineering/Mathematical techniques for specifying, developing, and verifying software systems to ensure correctness, reliability, and safety.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTformal methodssoftware engineeringverificationmodel checkingtheorem provingCristiano Silvahttps://flexiana.com/news/integrating-the-new-software-with-existing-systems/https://flexiana.com/news/integrating-the-new-software-with-existing-systems/Learn key steps for successful software integration to improve business operations, productivity, and customer experience.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTsoftware integrationbusiness operationssystem integrationdigital transformationKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/software-development-methodologies/https://flexiana.com/news/software-development-methodologies/A structured approach to planning and managing software projects, exploring Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTsoftware developmentmethodologiesAgileWaterfallScrumKanbanKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/understanding-code-ownership-and-ip-rights/https://flexiana.com/news/understanding-code-ownership-and-ip-rights/Learn the essentials of code ownership and IP rights when working with external developers, including different ownership models and legal protections.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTcode ownershipintellectual propertyIP rightssoftware developmentcontractsKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/understanding-cloud-based-software-solutions-and-their-benefits/https://flexiana.com/news/understanding-cloud-based-software-solutions-and-their-benefits/Explore what cloud-based software solutions are and why they benefit businesses of all sizes, from cost savings to enhanced collaboration.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTcloud computingsoftware solutionsbusiness technologydigital transformationKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/understanding-software-lifecycle-management/https://flexiana.com/news/understanding-software-lifecycle-management/Software Lifecycle Management refers to the process of overseeing and managing the development, deployment, and maintenance of software.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTsoftware developmentlifecycle managementSLMdeploymentKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/the-importance-of-scalability-in-software-development/https://flexiana.com/news/the-importance-of-scalability-in-software-development/Scalability is a critical factor determining software product success, enabling systems to handle increased workloads while maintaining performance.Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTscalabilitysoftware developmentcloud servicesmicroservicesperformanceKhatia Tchitchinadzehttps://flexiana.com/news/the-laptop-and-the-beast/https://flexiana.com/news/the-laptop-and-the-beast/How to utilize a bare-bone PC to serve development needs when working on resource-intensive projects.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTdevelopmentinfrastructurevirtualizationproxmoxclojureKrisztián Gulyáshttps://flexiana.com/news/clojure-corner-with-mauricio-szabo-2/https://flexiana.com/news/clojure-corner-with-mauricio-szabo-2/An in-depth conversation with Mauricio Szabo about his journey from Ruby to Clojure, building the Pulsar editor, and the future of interactive programming.Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTClojureInterviewEditorProgrammingPulsarFlexianahttps://flexiana.com/news/lisp-game-jam-2024-a-starter-guide-for-clojure-devs/https://flexiana.com/news/lisp-game-jam-2024-a-starter-guide-for-clojure-devs/A comprehensive roadmap for Clojure and Lisp developers participating in the Spring Lisp Game Jam 2024.Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTClojureLispGame DevelopmentGame JamTutorialJakub Zikahttps://flexiana.com/news/crafting-synthetic-marvels-clojure-python-and-ais-synergistic-dance/https://flexiana.com/news/crafting-synthetic-marvels-clojure-python-and-ais-synergistic-dance/Exploring the integration of Clojure and Python with Large Language Models to create a JSON data generator using libpython-clj, Jsonformer, and Dolly.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTClojurePythonAILLMJSONData GenerationEnyert Vinashttps://flexiana.com/news/the-category-of-correct-construction-languages/https://flexiana.com/news/the-category-of-correct-construction-languages/Exploring the history and philosophy of languages designed to eliminate runtime errors through dependent type systems and pure functional programming.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTprogramming languagestype systemsfunctional programmingmathematicsCoqAgdaIdrisRodrigo 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continued growth in 2024.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTClojureSoftware DevelopmentProgramming Language2024 PredictionsMarek Rinkohttps://flexiana.com/news/side-by-side-datomic-and-postgresql-part-1-2/https://flexiana.com/news/side-by-side-datomic-and-postgresql-part-1-2/An in-depth comparison of data modeling, setup, and querying between Datomic and PostgreSQL using a library management system example.Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTDatomicPostgreSQLClojureDatabaseData ModelingGiga Chokhelihttps://flexiana.com/news/frankie-user-test-case-study/https://flexiana.com/news/frankie-user-test-case-study/How Flexiana used service design and iterative user testing to create Frankie, an HR recruitment tool that users love.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTservice designuser testingproduct developmentrecruitmentElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/generative-ai-in-clojure-riding-on-python-libraries/https://flexiana.com/news/generative-ai-in-clojure-riding-on-python-libraries/Explore how to leverage 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Discover five key benefits.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTmob programmingpair programmingteam collaborationsoftware developmentAdo Omerhodzichttps://flexiana.com/news/is-pomodoro-technique-actionable-for-software-developers/https://flexiana.com/news/is-pomodoro-technique-actionable-for-software-developers/Exploring whether the Pomodoro Technique works for software developers, examining its benefits and limitations for coding work.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTpomodoro-techniquetime-managementsoftware-developmentproductivityElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/whats-co-development-with-flexiana-like-crossbeam-share-their-story/https://flexiana.com/news/whats-co-development-with-flexiana-like-crossbeam-share-their-story/Eric Nograles from Crossbeam shares how Flexiana engineers have been key partners during their product-market-fit phase and hyper-growth period.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTco-developmentcase studyCrossbeampartnershipAdo 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their favorite language.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTClojureDartDartFlutterClojureMobile DevelopmentEnyert Vinashttps://flexiana.com/news/monads-in-xiana-framework/https://flexiana.com/news/monads-in-xiana-framework/Exploring monads in the Xiana framework - a lightweight web application framework written in Clojure.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTXianaClojureMonadsWeb FrameworkFunctional ProgrammingKrisztián Gulyáshttps://flexiana.com/news/ux-copy-how-to-get-it-right/https://flexiana.com/news/ux-copy-how-to-get-it-right/A 4-step strategy for creating consistent UX copy that reflects brand values and serves user needs.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTUX WritingContent StrategyBrand GuidelinesUser ResearchTone of VoiceAdo Omerhodzichttps://flexiana.com/news/7-steps-to-successful-hr-digital-transformation/https://flexiana.com/news/7-steps-to-successful-hr-digital-transformation/A comprehensive guide to navigating HR digital transformation, covering vision alignment, people prioritization, and 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covering resources, challenges, and the journey from JavaScript to functional programming.Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTClojureClojureScriptLearningFunctional ProgrammingJavaScriptEduardo Vedeshttps://flexiana.com/news/wasm-part-i-what-is-webassembly-reasons-to-take-it-seriously/https://flexiana.com/news/wasm-part-i-what-is-webassembly-reasons-to-take-it-seriously/An introduction to WebAssembly technology, its goals, and a practical example using ClojureScript.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTWebAssemblyWASMClojureScriptWeb DevelopmentEnyert Vinashttps://flexiana.com/news/inserting-culture-into-the-algorithms/https://flexiana.com/news/inserting-culture-into-the-algorithms/Exploring how cultural knowledge and context enhance data-driven decision-making through sensemaking and the integration of big data with qualitative research methods.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTDesign ThinkingCultural ContextBig DataThick DataHuman-Centered DesignAdo 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companies understand hidden user needs through structured phases of understanding, observing, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTdesign thinkingproduct developmentuser researchinnovationprototypingElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/a-functional-approach-for-problem-a-of-icpc-2018-world-finals/https://flexiana.com/news/a-functional-approach-for-problem-a-of-icpc-2018-world-finals/Demonstrates Clojure features like specs, atoms, and maps to solve an ICPC problem using functional programming and memoization techniques.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTClojurefunctional programmingalgorithmsICPCmemoizationLuiz Alberto do Carmo Vianahttps://flexiana.com/news/on-the-nature-of-clojure-protocols/https://flexiana.com/news/on-the-nature-of-clojure-protocols/An exploration of how Clojure protocols work and the unexpected behaviors developers may encounter when using them compared to traditional interfaces.Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTClojureProtocolsSoftware DevelopmentRok Lenarčičhttps://flexiana.com/news/frankie/https://flexiana.com/news/frankie/Frankie is Flexiana's internal recruitment and people management system that helps track candidates, interviews, and onboarding through the hiring process.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTrecruitmenthiringinternal-toolsclojureElaheh Nazari, Jiri Kneslhttps://flexiana.com/news/steps-to-developing-a-kpi/https://flexiana.com/news/steps-to-developing-a-kpi/A comprehensive guide to developing meaningful Key Performance Indicators, with practical steps for implementation and measurement.Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTKPIPerformance IndicatorsBusiness StrategyMetricsElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/how-to-estimate-and-plan-for-an-agile-project/https://flexiana.com/news/how-to-estimate-and-plan-for-an-agile-project/A comprehensive guide to agile estimation and planning techniques, based on Mike Cohn's principles and reflected in Flexiana's daily development practices.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTAgileProject ManagementEstimationPlanningClojureDevelopmentElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/agile-product-management-with-scrum-the-highlights/https://flexiana.com/news/agile-product-management-with-scrum-the-highlights/Learn key differences between traditional and agile product management, including the role of product owners, sprint planning, and creating successful products with customer feedback.Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTAgileScrumProduct ManagementProduct OwnerElaheh Nazarihttps://flexiana.com/news/a-safe-virtual-coin-in-clojure/https://flexiana.com/news/a-safe-virtual-coin-in-clojure/How Clojure enables cost-effective development of reliable software through immutable data structures and reference types.Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTClojureSoftware DevelopmentCorrectnessVirtual CurrencyFunctional ProgrammingMichal 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Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTClojureScriptre-framereititweb developmentPawel Zielonkahttps://flexiana.com/news/mobile-app-for-laclary/https://flexiana.com/news/mobile-app-for-laclary/A 5-member Flexiana team developed a React Native mobile application for Laclary, an e-commerce platform with blockchain verification.Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTReact NativeMobile DevelopmentMVPBlockchainAWSKonstantin Mashirov, Roman Tosnarhttps://flexiana.com/news/building-speech-to-text-web-application-1-part/https://flexiana.com/news/building-speech-to-text-web-application-1-part/Learn how to build a Single Page Application converting speech to text using ClojureScript, AWS Transcribe, Facebook authentication, and AWS S3.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTClojureScriptAWSSpeech-to-TextWeb DevelopmentPawel Zielonkahttps://flexiana.com/news/extreme-programming-values-principles-and-practices/https://flexiana.com/news/extreme-programming-values-principles-and-practices/An introduction to Extreme Programming 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