#rapid development

[poptones1]

Great show if you were there, my oldest friend, Phil was the drummer for Rapid Deployment. Flyer at the Punk Rock Museum in Vegas. source:

[semiosissoftware]

When deliberating between CodeIgniter vs CakePHP for web development, consider their respective strengths and your project requirements. CodeIgniter, known for its simplicity and speed, offers a lightweight framework ideal for rapid development of small to medium-sized projects. It's praised for its straightforward configuration and extensive documentation, making it beginner-friendly. Conversely, CakePHP provides a more structured approach with built-in features like scaffolding, authentication, and ORM. It suits larger projects requiring robust security and scalability. Ultimately, the choice hinges on your project's scale, complexity, and your team's familiarity with the frameworks.

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Using Django Static Files

Using Django Static Files: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing static files in a web application can be challenging, especially as your project grows. Django simplifies this task with its built-in support for static files. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use Django static files efficiently, covering everything from setup to best practices. Overview Static files are files that don’t change during the application run, such as CSS,…

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10 Reasons to Opt for Microlearning for Employee Training

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly seeking effective methods to train their employees while minimizing disruption to productivity. Traditional training programs, often lengthy and time-consuming, are increasingly being supplemented or replaced by microlearning. This modern approach delivers training content in small, focused bursts that are easy to digest and apply. Here are ten compelling reasons to opt for microlearning for employee training.

1. Enhanced Retention and Recall

One of the primary benefits of microlearning is its ability to improve retention and recall. Research suggests that breaking down information into smaller, manageable chunks helps learners process and remember content more effectively. Microlearning leverages this by presenting key concepts in bite-sized pieces, often reinforced with interactive elements like quizzes and practice exercises. This method aligns with the brain’s natural learning processes, making it easier for employees to retain and recall information when needed.

2. Flexibility and Convenience

Microlearning offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience, which is crucial for today’s diverse and often remote workforce. Employees can access microlearning modules anytime, anywhere, using various devices such as smartphones, tablets, or computers. This accessibility allows learners to fit training into their schedules, whether it’s during a commute, lunch break, or any other downtime. The convenience of microlearning ensures that employees can engage with training materials without significant disruptions to their workday.

3. Higher Engagement Levels

Keeping employees engaged in training can be challenging, especially with traditional long-form content. Microlearning addresses this issue by delivering content in engaging, interactive formats. Short videos, infographics, and gamified elements capture learners’ attention and maintain their interest. By making training content more appealing and enjoyable, microlearning increases engagement levels, leading to better learning outcomes.

4. Cost-Effectiveness

Implementing microlearning can be more cost-effective compared to traditional training methods. Producing short, focused training modules typically requires fewer resources and less time. Additionally, microlearning reduces the need for extensive classroom training sessions, travel expenses, and printed materials. The scalability of digital microlearning content means it can be easily updated and reused, providing ongoing value without significant additional costs.

5. Rapid Development and Deployment

In the fast-moving business world, organizations need to be agile and responsive to changing training needs. Microlearning allows for rapid development and deployment of training content. Creating short modules focused on specific topics can be done quickly, enabling organizations to address immediate training needs promptly. This agility ensures that employees receive up-to-date information and skills training relevant to their current roles and responsibilities.

6. Personalized Learning Experience

Microlearning supports a personalized learning experience by allowing employees to select modules that are relevant to their individual needs and career goals. This learner-centric approach ensures that employees engage with content that is directly applicable to their roles, enhancing motivation and effectiveness. Personalized learning paths can be created based on job functions, skill levels, or professional development plans, providing a tailored training experience for each employee.

7. Improved Performance and Productivity

By delivering training in a focused and concise manner, microlearning enables employees to quickly apply what they’ve learned to their jobs. This immediate application of knowledge leads to improved performance and productivity. Employees can swiftly close skill gaps and enhance their competencies, contributing to better overall organizational performance. The just-in-time nature of microlearning ensures that employees have access to relevant training precisely when they need it, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

8. Easier Measurement and Analytics

Measuring the effectiveness of traditional training programs can be challenging. Microlearning, on the other hand, offers easier measurement and analytics. Digital platforms used for microlearning can track various metrics such as module completion rates, quiz scores, and learner feedback. These analytics provide valuable insights into how employees are engaging with the content and the impact of the training on their performance. Organizations can use this data to refine and improve their training strategies continuously.

9. Scalability and Consistency

Microlearning modules can be easily scaled across the organization, ensuring consistent training experiences for all employees, regardless of location. This scalability is particularly beneficial for large organizations with a geographically dispersed workforce. Consistent training content helps maintain uniform standards and practices across the organization, promoting a cohesive corporate culture and ensuring that all employees receive the same quality of training.

10. Adaptability to Various Learning Styles

Employees have diverse learning preferences and styles, and microlearning caters to this diversity. The variety of formats available in microlearning—such as videos, interactive simulations, audio clips, and text-based content—allows learners to engage with the material in a way that suits them best. This adaptability ensures that all employees, regardless of their preferred learning style, can benefit from the training. By accommodating different learning preferences, microlearning enhances the overall effectiveness of employee training programs.

Conclusion

Microlearning represents a powerful approach to employee training, offering numerous advantages over traditional methods. Its ability to enhance retention and recall, provide flexibility and convenience, and maintain high engagement levels makes it an attractive option for modern organizations. The cost-effectiveness, rapid development, and deployment capabilities further underscore its value. Moreover, microlearning’s personalized learning experience, improved performance outcomes, ease of measurement, scalability, and adaptability to various learning styles make it a comprehensive solution for addressing the diverse training needs of today’s workforce.

Incorporating microlearning into your employee training strategy can lead to more effective and efficient training programs, ultimately driving better performance and success for your organization. By embracing the benefits of microlearning, organizations can ensure that their employees are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a competitive business environment.

[sporesgalaxy]

no animal is evil

[remyfire]

Today's gleefully sadistic brainrot is the realization that Hawkeye was not the first person to call BJ Beej, and how incredibly annoyed he must've been to hear Leo use Hawkeye's Special Boy Nickname that now Hawk knows has never completely belonged to him.

[astriiformes]

Some of it is things that have been brewing for a while all coming together at once and some of it is also that I've stopped putting off certain things, but the number of big life things that are happening from now through the next four months is a little overwhelming.

I'm in the middle of getting everything changed over to my new legal name (half is and half isn't...), I have a top surgery date, I'm in the process of scheduling a mikveh date, I'm halfway through finally finishing my degree and now working a job that's feeling pretty important and that I'll probably stay at for a couple more years, I'm cracking mental health mysteries that might explain some of my more pervasive brain symptoms........ for a year that has been pretty utterly miserable for me, 2023 is sure also going to go down as a year where Everything Happened, for better or for worse.

[feluka]

gritting my teeth and accepting that i will fail tomorrow's final

[kyonite]

this isn't like a goof or anything I'm just having a good morning and wanted to post about it 🫡 happy pride gay people I hope u drank ur emergen-c this morning

[reticent-fate]

part 11/26ish

anyone remember those scales with the springs in 'em? all i ever see these days are digital scales but those things made the best noises. i think i've seen some kitchen scales that still use spring mechanisms, but it's been a while.

technology is weird.

from the beginning

[semiosissoftware]

Magento VS Wordpress: Which is Better for ECommerce?

Magento vs WordPress are both popular platforms for eCommerce, each with its strengths. Magento, designed specifically for eCommerce, offers robust features out-of-the-box, scalability, and customization options, ideal for medium to large businesses. Its advanced inventory management, payment gateways, and marketing tools cater to complex eCommerce needs. On the other hand, WordPress with WooCommerce plugin provides a user-friendly interface, extensive plugin ecosystem, and flexibility, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. It's easier to set up and manage, with ample themes and plugins for customization. Ultimately, the choice depends on the size, complexity, and specific requirements of your eCommerce project.

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Getting Started with Node.js: A Beginner's Guide

Getting Started with Node.js: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction Node.js has revolutionized server-side programming with its non-blocking, event-driven architecture. As a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine, Node.js allows developers to use JavaScript for both client-side and server-side programming, streamlining the development process and enabling a seamless experience across the stack. This guide will walk you through the…

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“I do not understand.”

“If anyone in this server can help fix lore stuff, it’s the Lore Master himself!”

(He couldn’t take his mind off of the terrifying view he’d taken in from the gates of Gobland.)

Oli and his companion finally crested the hill, gazing over the unique froglight trees below.

“But Pixlriffs is currently-”

“I know what you said, strange cowboy child, but I’m me and he’s him and I don’t know the first thing about lore! I write songs and poetry and lament my woes.”

(And Oli hid his frown behind grand gestures and dramatic dialogue, but internally, he was afraid. Afraid of this unfamiliar world.)

(Afraid of what had happened to his friends.)

“If you say so, OrionSound. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

So the two unusual companions descended into the orchard, the sun setting in the distance and casting the valley in darkness.

Above, froglights glittered and glistened, softly lighting the surrounding area. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, causing Oli to shiver slightly in his torn outfit. The leaves glowed the colors of their fruits in the dark, various pastel pinks and mint greens and sunshine yellows.

(Oli could not help but look around in awe. This must have taken weeks to grow, hours spent carefully coaxing the trees with magic. Pix never failed to impress.)

The child drifted forward, his form slightly above the ground, like a puppet dangling on strings, before stopping abruptly.

Ahead stood Pixlriffs, his back to them as he inspected the growth of a younger-looking froglight sapling.

Oli had to physically cover his mouth to stop his horrified gasp from escaping.

Pixl was absolutely covered in strings, from tied around his ankles to wrapped around his eyes. Shimmering green threads that weaved and looped, all leading upwards before fading from view.

(Because Oli remembered the strings in the air. Hundreds of strings flowing overhead, each glowing forest green and starkly contrasting the twinkling night sky.)

(Because Oli remembered looking up and thinking, “Oh, Joel, what have you done?”)

The historian turned and smiled at his guests, seemingly oblivious to his situation.

“Ah, Oli! Nice to see you above ground, finally! Welcome, welcome to the froglight orchard. What do you think?”

“Yeah, it’s great. Amazing, even. Superb,” Oli rambled in reply, glancing away nervously to lock eyes with the young ghost.

The historian chuckled, (yet it sounded wrong, not quite his friend, not quite Pix’s-) ever humble, and gestured around. “Thank you. It took a while, I have to say.”

Oli took a couple of steps toward his friend. He didn't understand. Why? Why was this happening?

(And he reached out to the universe, asking, what do I do?)

“Yeah you don’t say! Custom trees? Glowing fruit? It’s amazing sir Pixlriffs, truly. Inspiring enough to write a ballad in its honor, I’d even say!”

Another laugh. “A ballad, huh? I wouldn’t go that far, but if you have one in mind…”

(And the universe reached back, giggling, to whisper: “what you always do.”)

He flashed a fake grin and gestured towards Pixl’s chests. “You wouldn’t happen to have some string and wood, would you?”

The lore man laughed, walking towards his chests to rummage for supplies. “I have a whole spider farm underground, take what you need!”

(“how would music even help?”)

So Oli strung together a lute with crafting magic and love and you are the universe.

And he held it gently, sitting on the roots of the largest froglight tree.

(“Because it is how you love.”)

And Oli began to sing.

“Ohhhh, Pixlriffs, creator of…such…life!”

The man laughed, shaking his head.

“Ohhhh, Pix, immune to all strife~!”

The child hummed, smiling slightly.

“Ohhhh, my friend, all wrapped up in string.”

The historian paused and frowned, his brow furrowing.

“I’m here to free you and I’m here to sing.”

A nervous smile. “That’s enough, Oli.”

Oli stood up and danced a bit away from Pixl’s (not his Pix, not his friend-) reaching hands.

(The words and notes came easier. Unbeknownst to him, Oli’s eyes began to glow with an amber light.)

“You’ve been gone for so long, it’s hard to believe,”

“That the lore master could no longer see,”

“But don’t you worry and don’t you fret,”

“Because good ol’ Oli could never forget!”

(And Pix fell to his knees, some of the threads slipping away and vanishing.)

“Bring back my good friend,”

“Away with the lore!”

“Cause’ the gods up above don’t got good things in store.”

(Faster, faster, glowing strings unraveling at the seams-)

“But together I know it will all be okay.”

(And TheOrionSound knelt before his friend, grinning and wiggling his eyebrows.)

“Cause’ no measly strings can keep Pix away!”

(And the last string unraveled.)

Pixlriffs opened his eyes.

“…it worked? It worked! I can’t believe that worked! Ooooooooo, my rhyming skills have never been so on point! That was incredible!”

(Oli’s glow faded away, and the universe smiled.)

“…Oli?” the lore master stumbled to his feet, steadied by his friend, who scrambled to support him.

“Yeah, it’s me! Are you feeling back to normal?”

And Pix laughed, a true, real laugh this time. “This feels like a scene from one of your anime. Thank you for saving me.”

Another beat. He suddenly paled.

“Oh no! How could- oh- oh no. I forgot. How could I ever forget?”

Pixlriffs’ desperate eyes locked with Oli’s. “We need to go to Tumble Town. Jimmy- Jimmy is in danger.”

Off to the side, the child’s eyes widened as he floated forward eagerly. Pix jumped when he noticed the young figure.

“Uh, what? Who?”

“That’s the thing Pix, Timmy’s already in danger.”

(And the child was full of hope he had thought he’d lost.)

“You freed him. You- you can free us? You can save my family?”

Twin smiles met the young nervous face.

“I think we could manage that,” Pix replied gently. He summoned two dodos with a sharp whistle.

“Let’s leave first thing in the morning.”

(Far away, floating high above the ground, a god frowned as he felt something... odd. Something wrong.)

[wild-at-mind]

I honestly thought I didn't really have much chest dysphoria (small chested) but it's been several days since I put binding tape on as I had been careless removing it and scabbed the skin, and it feels terrible. I have a day's break every week or so which is just about doable but not this. Good thing my skin is better

[theredwallrecorder]

outcast: the necessity of the mace

The kestrel spoke around a beakful of chestnut: “I am Skarlath; I was alone, but you saved my life; now I am with you. Where come you from, friend?”

Scratching his golden stripe, the badger chewed thoughtfully. “I’m not sure. I think I had a mother, Bella or Bellen or something, it’s hard to remember. I must have been very young. Boar the Fighter, that’s a name I recall, maybe he was my father, or my grandsire, I’m not certain. Sometimes I dream about home, or maybe it’s my imagination, but it feels nice. Then there’s the mountain, was that my home? It is all very mixed up.”

Sunflash speaks about himself, excerpt from Chapter 2 of Outcast of Redwall

one of the reasons outcast differs from every other novel of redwall is in the fact veil, the titular character, does not even exist until the eighteenth chapter of the book. the previous seventeen chapters are spent building the rivalry between swartt sixclaw, the primary antagonist, and sunflash the mace, ascendant badger lord. though he may not have done so intentionally, mister jacques’ inclusion of the experience of sunflash allows us to draw comparable narrative lines with veil’s story. sunflash is fortunate to bear memories of his early childhood that become the lynchpin for his growth into a just, kind, and wise badger lord and friend. this foundational aspect of backstory, echoed more explicitly in the narrative of deyna in taggerung and rooted in current theories of psychology and human development, postulates that positive experiences with a parental guardian in early life are necessary for healthy growth and formation of the self. in future posts, we will weigh the differences between sunflash’s early childhood and veil’s early childhood; here, we will extrapolate what sunflash’s early memories imply about his childhood environment.

though his memories are certainly sparse, the tone and descriptive words sunflash uses to talk about his early childhood betray more about it than he is consciously aware of. he begins his reminisce with his mother: she is the largest figure in his memory as a baby. her name comes to his lips immediately, though when he presses against the fog of memories, he falters in his confidence. so much of the secure base of his babyhood has been eroded by the cruelty he experienced at the hands of swartt. bella likely spoke to sunflash of boar the fighter even before he could understand speech, sharing the legacy of their bloodline and imparting some of the sense of the destiny of badger lords to her son--whom she knew, even as he was a babe, he would one day take on that heavy mantle. perhaps boar even visited little sunflash in his early dreams, as is the mysterious power of some badger lords, which could explain sunflash’s vague sense of the existence of salamandastron. it is one of the latter lines of sunflash’s dialogue that gives us the most information about his formative environment. he dreams of his home and the emotions those dreams conjure for him are inherently positive. these dreams bring him comfort and they are totally unlike his reality at the mercy of swartt. “... it [thematic elements of home] feels nice.” what does “nice” mean for a baby? we can easily guess. there was safety. there was security. there was warmth. baby sunflash’s basic needs were met: he did not go hungry, somebeast tended to him when he cried, and he was groomed and cared for.

swartt tried his absolute damndest to beat any sense of personhood out of sunflash. swartt gave sunflash a degrading name, forced the young badger to commit acts lower than a slave, deprived sunflash of food and drink, and left him exposed to suffer the full effects of the weather. swartt did not succeed in breaking him because sunflash carried his verifiable sense of self borne out of the scant memories of his childhood. sunflash knew he had a benevolent mother figure. he knew he had a family history, the promise of having come from somewhere and something of any measure of meaning. he knows he had a home: a place where he was wanted, where he belonged. it was a place where he was safe, where his needs were met, and where his worth as a living creature was imparted. sunflash subconsciously knew that swartt could not truly define him.

veil, in strikingly direct contrast, was given none of these things.