#Citizen Developers

[surftware]

How Citizen Developers Are Changing the IT Landscape

Introduction to Citizen Development Citizen development refers to the practice of empowering non-technical individuals to create applications and solutions through the use of low-code or no-code platforms. This approach democratizes the development process, enabling those without formal coding skills to participate actively in digital transformation initiatives within their organizations. By…

[home-of-renn]

Surprisingly enough, I think Sam and the Addams family would be at odds quite a bit. But Sam wants them to like her, and to some extent, she wants to be like them and fit in with them - which is a very weird first for her. So, she does her best to hold it all in - which is another very weird first. It ends up with her feeling somewhat self-conscious around them. They're more macabre than she is and a hell of a lot more extreme. Sam finds herself not wanting to argue - both for her own sake and Danny's - and for the first time ever, she hesitates over how she expresses her views.

Sam ends up having to reassess how she goes about conveying her beliefs to other people and is forced to take a different approach with the Addamses - one that's less pushy and condescending and actually broaches the topic in a somewhat open-minded manner.

Just imagine the trio getting back from a particularly long stay with the Addams family and the entirety of Amity Park is convinced they've been overshadowed.

Danny's chilled out and still running on the good vibes he picked up from the Addamses and now that inexplicable, foreboding sense of dread that seeps into the room whenever he's present has noticeably reduced.

Tucker, who'd been taken under the gracious wing of Mr Gomez Addams - who just so happened to be the smoothest man Tucker had ever met - had sworn off his creepy attempts at picking up every girl in Casper High. Suddenly he's opening doors in a completely polite and friendly manner, without a single uncalled-for pickup line. He's finally keeping a respectful distance from the girl's changing rooms, and worst of all he managed to make a tasteful joke that actually got a genuine round of laughter from the unsuspecting cheer squad.

Sam had had four separate opportunities to rise up and berate her classmates on various "controversial" topics but chose to remain quiet. And when Paulina had decided to poke the bear and jokingly asked if she was sick, she had replied with a polite, non-sarcastic, measured response that had asserted that she was in perfect health and had gone on to outline her stance in a logical, but firm and almost open-minded series of dot points that she delivered without a single scathing remark about Paulina's recently whitened teeth or 'superficial' personality.

It's safe to say that the entire student body of Casper High had been too afraid to comment on the situation and the Fenton's had been alerted to a code red situation.

[lord-prey]

Forgot to share but woag! Revamp Valdis!

Changed him so he can actually be more normal?? So he’s not tied down to the infection zone n I can play around with him more :)

He is still a child murderer btw. His line of drones are known to be unstable, however they were still used for security purposes.

In this case, a group of young teens egged one another on and trespassed where they shouldn’t and Valdis found them first. You can surmise what happened next :)

[shouldprobablybereading]

Me when reading wat: what Taravangian did to Gavinor is so cruel that it’s disturbing how dare someone cause that much harm to a defenseless child

Me now: Dalinar should have yeeted that “kid” from the top of urithiuru and saved everyone so much trouble

[spotaus]

Hey i am back with a thought.

I know we already mentioned like. The future future plans concerning kids in the New Age storyline.

I was thinking. Who would carry/get the kid in the couples? (Yes this implies mpreg. If this aint your thing no worries you can just ignore everything else :3 )

As you mentioned before. Nightmare and error would most likely adopt.

Between dream and blue i think blue would end up carrying the kid. Dream would feel too locked up and locked down if he had to take it easy. Also. Let this man pamper Blue. He deserves that.

Ccino and Killer. Ccino wouldnt want kids for a LONG time and even just the idea would be slow going. But killer has his soul situation (is that also a situation in this story?) And he is a knight being out and about. Ccino is safely at home and would be the safer option. But they would need a long time before ccino would feel comfortable with the idea.

Horror and Crop. Crop. Hands down. Horror with his work and Crop has help on the farm. But i doubt thwy would get a kid because they have along distance relationship.

Cross and Lust it depends on who wants it more. I can see both being the one who does it mostly because i can see pros and cons for both sides.

Reaper, Geno and Dust. Only one option. Reaper. Dust doesnt have a healthy enough soul and that with his spell around it? No way he can carry a kid. Geno meanwhile only has a soulshard so he isnt healthy enough to carry a kid either. Leaving only Reaper as an option.

Okay that was it. :D

Haha! Omg I keep forgetting this is smth I can think about! Usually it's not my scene so it might not cone up much in-stiry but it IS how I picture the cast having kids in this one, so!!! We're diving in!!

Like u said, those boys are adopting hehe-

With Dream and Blue it's a bit hard, because I think that Dream would be really really worried about Blue the entire time. Like, terrified his magic would accidentally trigger the whole Twin thing. But, ultimately, yeah, probably Blue! Dream *would* get too restless, and Blue rlly does deserve to be pampered hehe- (I just think Blue would have to really really talk Dream into it. Dream does NOT want to be like his mother anymore.)

Killer and Ccino... let's go with a yes on Killer's soul situation, so Ccino would be their only option. But, like you said, it would be ages before they even thought about discussing the idea, let alone actually having a kid.

Ohhh yeah. I see Horror and Crop as the ones least likely to have kids (as u said, long Distance relationship, but also they just have to much on their plates? They're practical guys and focus on their work and existing families first. Plus, someone has to be the cool uncles to their nieces and nephews!) But definitely Crop. Especially because Horror is pretty low on natural magic as-is and even though his soul is healthy, his body might not even be able to form a firm ecto, let alone anything safe to harbor a forming soul. (Unlike Ccino, Horror was born that way, and the injury didn't help lmao-)

Cross and Lust? I think they'd both regularly get baby fever, but neither of then would be ready to settle down for a *while* in that way, so I think they'd push off the question until years later. Then when it comes up, they 'fight' over it. Insisting that they should carry- I think they'd end up choosing Cross though! As much as Lust seems like the more convenient option, as he's not a knight, Cross is just built different and insists that if anything goes wrong he wants to be the one it happens to. Which, ofc, leads to him doing training whilst in the early stages until someone (probably Killer or Dust) notices he's a little off and then Cross admits he's got a soulling. He did not expect to immediately get horrified looks (because they were fighting someone with a lil guy inside them, not because he has a lil guy) or to immediately get ushered out of training and to his room because??? Idiot??? What were you thinking??? Cross is the worst at staying off his duties, but his brother's have him covered, thank god-

And yep, put perfectly! Reaper is so genuinely the only option! It leads to some odd interactions, since Reaper can't exactly stop being King, but he manages shockingly well and has Geno there to help him (and probably later on Dust, since Night isn't about to leave Dust out of that due to work-) And. I like to think these three in particular have multiple kids perhaps, Kane and then another, and it's kinda a running joke that Reaper's the one hauling them around lmao- (Also very convenient! Because Reaper is the one with death magic in his soul, the kids are effectively immune to it! They were made from that stuff basically, so ofc they're fine!)

[mars-ipan]

some small setting things about priest au:

hajime is from a small, unnamed village. while unnamed, most locals referred to the area as “The Reservoir” in reference to the aquifer nearby. his family owned a farm, and he grew up regularly going to the only church in the village— a small catholic church that did not preach acceptance. he always felt alienated from the church for reasons he didn’t understand, which only got worse once he got old enough to start having fantasies. i’ll get more into what made hajime leave his church and his village in a different post some other time

the small town (still not urban by any means, but larger than his village) he lives in now is called Jabberwock. once he settled in, hajime began to attend the Hope’s Peak Catholic Church, where Father Komaeda preaches. similar to his village, this is the only church in town, although it is a bit larger, with a sunday school (the woh attend here ^-^) and regular volunteers/staff that help keep the church running. (i’ve yet to decide on who else works/volunteers at the church but i’ll figure it out eventually.) that said, Father Komaeda is the only priest, and is considered to be “in charge” of the church.

i’ve said it before but this au takes place in the american midwest. why? because churches love to get oppressive in rural america and if i made them southern it would have felt Too Real for me as a southerner myself. also southern christianity and midwestern christianity have a Different Vibe and i’d rather hajime’s dingy little town smell like cigarettes and corn than gasoline and rain. also also the Hell Is Real billboard which is in ohio.

this is the vibe yeah. THAT SAID if i were to place this au in any particular state i think i would go for illinois. just bc My Mommy’s From Illinois :) so it’s The Midwestern State to me. yippee :D

i haven’t decided on exactly When this au takes place but in my mind it’s sometime between the late 90s and early 2010s— perfect timing for a very specific brand of homophobia to be culturally popular, and definitely before gay marriage was legalized federally. also i like where technology is in this era— when i envision this hajime on the phone he is using a blackberry. he gets very little service and almost never actually uses his phone but he keeps it on him for phone calls/in case of emergencies. most of his technology-based entertainment comes from his shitty cable box TV

i need to give hajime a job that will pay him money so he can. Live An Adult Life. but i’ve yet to decide on what he does. whatever it is it keeps him afloat but he’s not exactly rich— the whole town is on the poorer side actually, though the Reservoir was even less wealthy. maybe his experience with farm equipment lands him a job at the local auto shop, where he meets the son of the owner, an excitable mechanic? maybe he works at Jabberwock’s only shitty little gas station for minimum wage. i dunno. we’ll figure it out

[hippo-pot]

"ACC Board Chair Sean Hassan said the community college has a vested interest in the issue because it is tasked with training students to meet the needs of Central Texas employers and to fulfill its mission to the taxpayers who help fund it.

“If legislation or court decisions will impact our ability to meet these expectations, we should have a seat at the table to help shape responsible solutions," he said. "The action by our Board asks the court to ensure our voice is heard."

In a statement, the board said it is consulting with legal counsel pro bono and that joining the lawsuit would not cost the college or local taxpayers. It said a motion could be filed Monday or early Tuesday.

Separately, a group of undocumented students represented by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund have asked a court to allow them to join the case the DOJ filed against Texas and argue for the law to remain in effect."

[doomdoomofdoom]

I'm legally not allowed to interact much with the Hunger Games fandom because I'm an american studies major in my 20s and would disrupt the fragile ecosystem of teenagers engaging with fictional depictions of fascist structures and just war theory.

The other reason is that I would have to immediately combust from Hypocrite Disease because I had self-insert Hunger Games OCs and engaged in shipping discourse, too. That's part of how we engage with depictions of fascist structures and just war theory as teenagers, and enabling that is part of what makes the franchise so special.

This reduces my natural habitat to 2-hour video essays about the cultural geography of Panem (x) and a few select posts, but that's a price I'm willing to pay for conservation.

[37q]

did yall hear the surgeon general wants social media to have a mental health warnings on them like cigarettes for addiction

[bloodtwin]

𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐠  。 。 。

             latest grave robbed: unprompted interactions 。 

@silvertiefling ⸻ ❝ You said you got a new dress - holy shit, Mommy.... I mean, wait- ❞

             PROBABLY   SHOULD   HAVE   WARNED   her beforehand. The dress is . . .   Well, it isn't an everyday wear kind of attire. Not Puck's usual style when she decides to indulge in her more feminine side. 

The dress is black, skin-tight & doesn't even make it past her mid-thighs. Just something a little more slutty fun that she wanted to try, though she hadn't expected Katya to walk in on her wearing it yet.

The slip of the werewolf's tongue has both of Puck's eyebrows lifting, & cheeks flushing. ❝ So, it's, uh- safe to presume you like it, then ？❞ 

She does her best to ignore what Katya called her by accident, for fear of any new, potential developments in her own psyche. That one piques her interest far more than their little joke does, and she'd rather not prod at it any more because of that. 

[superiorsuicide]

really lost the plot here but How is he going to ‘disprove’ Camus when he firmly believes that the ten commandments are universally applicable + should be law + provide an objective moral code and meaning for everyone. hello??

[wolfgirltummy]

Oooh what about mismatched pregnancy? [Ie: a shark or some other creature floating around in there]

i do enjoy the thought of being pregnant with a different species. imagine like the shark for example (i know fish lay eggs BUT) what if your body redirected a lot of its water into your womb so it would have room to swim around and grow. youd probably get really thirsty having to upkeep the giant water balloon youre now lugging around lol but think of how fun thatd be!!! itd be sloshin around how cute!!

[asexual-levia-tan]

thinks about toonka. thinks about the bandit leader, who was said to resemble toonka. thinks about how he was forced to fight in an arena, and ended up killing someone he thought of as his brother. and enjoyed it.

thinks about how toonka had to kill someone he thought of as a close friend. thinks about how that impacted him emotionally. thinks about how easy it really was to get him to think about the well-being of those weaker than him. thinks about how he's one of the whipper kingdom citizens who manifested magic resistance as a defense against the human experimentation the magic tower was doing. thinks about how toonka has no family thats been mentioned as of yet..............................

[afterlife-2004]

THE 🔥FLAMES🔥OF DISASTER⁉️⁉️‼️

Here’s a link to the original tweet by @//FurabioOtoMAD on Twitter :D!

They also uploaded the video onto YouTube! XDDDDDDD

Go check it out!

[kalethion]

watching a bfa playthrough & i kinda rly loved katherine & jaina's reconciliation & jaina's plotline overall idk

[jcmarchi]

How AI is Redefining Team Dynamics in Collaborative Software Development

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How AI is Redefining Team Dynamics in Collaborative Software Development

While artificial intelligence is transforming various industries worldwide, its impact on software development is especially significant. AI-powered tools are enhancing code quality and efficiency and redefining how teams work together in collaborative environments. As AI continues to evolve, it’s becoming a key player in reconfiguring team dynamics, enhancing productivity, and streamlining communication. This article explores how AI redefines team dynamics in collaborative software development, unlocking new ways of working and shaping the industry’s future.

The Shift to AI-Augmented Development

In the past, software development relied heavily on human expertise at every stage, from design and coding to testing and deployment. While this traditional approach has driven significant progress, it faces bottlenecks, including inefficiencies, communication barriers, and human errors. Recent advancements in AI, however, are offering intelligent solutions that effectively address these challenges, transforming how development teams operate.

AI-augmented development redefines team collaboration by automating routine tasks such as bug detection, code reviews, and version control. By handling these repetitive tasks, AI allows developers to focus on more complex, higher-order problems, improving their productivity and efficiency. This automation also promotes effective collaboration by minimizing bottlenecks and reducing the need for constant manual intervention.

In addition, AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot and DeepCode are helping developers to write code cleaner and faster. These tools provide real-time suggestions, enabling teams to maintain consistent coding standards across multiple developers. This reduces team friction and creates a more harmonious work environment, enabling junior developers to work independently while following best practices.

Enhancing Cross-Functional Collaboration

AI’s impact goes beyond just coding; it’s becoming vital for enhancing collaboration among teams, especially in agile development environments. Software development relies heavily on teamwork, shifting responsibilities between developers, testers, product managers, and business users. These teams must interact and communicate effectively to achieve their shared goals. AI tools are helping to break down the traditional silos that often get in the way of effective communication.

For instance, AI-driven project management platforms like Asana and Jira optimize task allocation by analyzing team performance and identifying skill gaps. These platforms predict potential roadblocks and suggest workflows that ensure tasks are assigned to the most appropriate team members, improving project outcomes. AI also assists in forecasting timelines, reducing project delays, and providing data-driven insights that help team leaders make more informed decisions.

Furthermore, AI’s natural language processing (NLP) capabilities enable more effective communication between technical and non-technical team members. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can now interpret technical jargon and translate it into language that product managers or clients can understand. This communication mechanism creates a more inclusive team environment where everyone is on the same page, regardless of their technical expertise.

Boosting Remote and Distributed Teams

In today’s globalized world, remote work has become the norm for many software development teams. Distributed teams often face challenges related to communication, coordination, and maintaining productivity across time zones. AI is crucial in bridging these gaps and ensuring that remote teams remain as effective as co-located ones.

AI-powered collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams incorporate features that help manage distributed workforces. These platforms utilize AI to analyze communication patterns, flag potential miscommunications, and suggest the best meeting times based on team members’ availability across different time zones.

Additionally, AI is transforming code review processes for remote teams. Tools like Codacy and CodeClimate use machine learning algorithms to automate code reviews, ensuring that teams follow best practices even when senior developers are not immediately available for oversight. This mechanism accelerates the review process and maintains consistency in code quality merged into the project.

AI also helps maintain team bonding in a remote setting. AI-powered sentiment analysis tools can monitor communication channels, identifying signs of burnout or disengagement among team members. These insights allow managers to intervene early and provide support, ensuring remote teams remain motivated and productive.

AI and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

One of the most significant shifts AI drives in team dynamics is in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). AI-powered tools enhance CI/CD pipelines by automating various aspects of the software development lifecycle, from testing to deployment.

Traditionally, teams invested significant manual effort in managing CI/CD pipelines to ensure they tested, integrated, and deployed code changes without disrupting the system. However, AI automates these processes, allowing teams to implement changes more frequently and confidently. Tools like CircleCI and Jenkins now integrate AI algorithms that predict the success of builds, identify failure points, and optimize deployment strategies.

AI-driven CI/CD fosters better collaboration among developers and operations teams (DevOps). By automating routine deployment tasks, AI allows DevOps teams to focus on strategic improvements and infrastructure scalability instead of constantly dealing with deployment issues. This enhances the synergy between development and operations teams, creating a more cohesive workflow that aligns with the project’s broader goals.

Democratizing Software Development

As AI increasingly integrates into collaborative development environments, software development becomes more accessible to everyone. AI-powered low-code and no-code platforms are allowing non-developers to contribute to software projects in ways that were previously impossible.

Platforms like OutSystems and Appian use AI to guide users through the software development process, enabling business analysts, project managers, and clients to create functional applications without extensive coding expertise. This democratization shifts the traditional dynamic of software teams, where developers are the sole gatekeepers of technical knowledge. Now, diverse teams can actively participate in the development process, contributing to innovation and bringing new perspectives.

These developments have also led to the rise of “citizen developers,” who can quickly prototype ideas, test them, and iterate without relying on professional developers for every process step. This evolution speeds up the innovation cycle and allows software development teams to focus on refining and scaling ideas rather than being bogged down by the initial stages of development.

AI as a Team Member: The Rise of AI Pair Programming

One of the most fascinating developments in AI-assisted software development is the concept of AI as a virtual team member. AI pair programming, where a human developer collaborates with an AI tool to write and review code, is gaining traction. GitHub Copilot, for example, uses OpenAI’s Codex model to assist developers by suggesting code completions, functions, and entire blocks of code based on context.

AI pair programming tools are not just passive assistants; they actively participate in the development process by learning from past codebases and user interactions to provide increasingly accurate suggestions. This evolution fundamentally changes how developers interact with their work, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on more complex, creative tasks.

AI is changing traditional team dynamics by being a constant collaborator. It is reducing the need for junior developers to rely heavily on senior colleagues for guidance. AI tools can now provide that guidance in real time, helping to level the playing field and accelerate the onboarding process for new team members.

The Bottom Line

AI is not just a tool for improving efficiency; it fundamentally reshapes how teams collaborate and innovate in software development. By automating routine tasks, enhancing cross-functional communication, and enabling more inclusive and democratized development processes, AI is setting the stage for a new era of teamwork.

As AI continues to advance, the future of collaborative software development looks promising. Human creativity and AI-driven automation will work together to unlock new levels of productivity and innovation. Teams will be able to confidently tackle increasingly complex projects, knowing that AI is there to support them at every turn.