#software is applied philosophy

[mentalisttraceur-software]

Could you elaborate on how software is applied philosophy?

Software work ends up using and empirically testing a lot of the thinking and conclusions that get serious discussion in philosophy, or that would look like philosophy if generalized beyond software.

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My go-to example of this, probably not the best example but it's simple and accessible, is "Chesterton's Fence", which is basically the idea that we shouldn't change something unless we understand why it is (or was) good/useful.

Outside of software, some philosopher named Chesterton popularized this idea like a hundred years ago with an analogy about a fence, and it has been discussed enough that today it still has an established name from that. People debate and hair-split when it applies and what other values/heuristics should take precedence. You can even find people arguing whether it's a good heuristic at all or always wrong.

In software, getting any real work done depends on already having a practical, working solution to this problem space. When you need to change code but you feel that desire to understand more of it first, or you want to get more testing with a new change before rolling into production, that's your brain already having a whole philosophy paper's worth of ideas expanding on Chesterton's Fence. When is it safe or an acceptable trade-off to proceed without learning more? Precisely what edge cases do you need to look into or rule out? What tests can take the place of needing to know the consequences? What design of my implementation or API can eliminate the need for code guarding against special cases?

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So that's just one example, but I think this generalizes pretty well.

A lot of philosophy boils down to: how think, what's true, what do? The study of correct thinking, what we can know and how, and what we ought to do. (Logic, epistemology, and ethics.)

And in software, we use all those skills. If our logic is bad, we make more mistakes. If our ability to know what we know and how to verify truth of our ideas is bad, we'll make more mistakes. If we have bad ideas about how to make decisions, or bad skills at reviewing ourselves for errors in thinking and knowledge, we'll have more inefficiencies in our processes/workflows and be slower to improve. Very few activities have as tight/short/fast of a feedback loop between how your think and what results you get.

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There is a lot of overlap in the mental skills involved in sound philosophical thought and coming up with good software designs for a given problem. In as little as I can claim to have done both, I seem to need mostly the same mental skills for them.

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A lot of decisions and trade-offs in software have ethics impacts. We get a lot of personal freedom within our code that will have real impacts on other people - edge cases frustratingly unhandled vs handled in an intuitive and helpful way; errors silently swallowed or harmfully ignored or cryptically unadorned vs considerately detected before destructive actions and informatively wrapped before being shown; code left opaque and complected vs helpfully tuned to guide understanding and written so as to minimize what needs to be known or changed to work with any given spot. All that adds up to affect people, sometimes very significantly, wasting hours of work or losing data.

Two examples of that in one. Just the other day I helped someone save a lot of stuff they had typed from a website that got stuck in some state where their text was unclickable+unselectabled and covered by an overlay. Losing all that text and having to retype it would've been severely unpleasant, mentally+emotionally costly, and probably would've ruined an evening for at least one person. I was only able to help because I am fluent with web browsers' dev tools, so I was able to find the text box in the HTML inspector. I doubt the devs of either the web app or the browser dev tools had this particular situation in mind, but these were predictable ethics impacts on both sides - and besides ethics in general being a subset of philosophy, the thought shapes that enable you to automatically predict entire categories of impacts like those are also a kind of philosophy.

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When you design a class hierarchy in code, or a database schemas, or a REST API, or just come up with a way to factor some logic into separate functions... you're doing ontology. And while the philosopher ontologist sees no real consequences if they get it wrong, you will feel the difference between getting it right and getting it wrong as the difference between a force-multiplier and an awkward hindrance - edge-cases and boilerplate elegantly become naturally unnecessary and more things Just Work "for free" when the abstractions and factoring and data shape are right for the problem. You're decomposing things into concepts and identifying relationships between them, and you're testing if the thinking you use to do that is actually good at distilling what's functionally important to the problem space. (This is why "naming things" is one of the "truly hard problems in computer science" - naming things well sometimes entails all the work of coming up with an ontology that's good for thinking about what you're doing, which also must map concisely and intuitively to a language like English.)

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Sorry for the lack of cohesion/connectedness, this is just what I could think of / remember off the top of my head today.

[mentalisttraceur-software]

Since software is applied philosophy and is faster than real life at giving empirical feedback of whether your ways of thinking actually work and produce good results, I see more examples of this in software than anywhere else.

[Links will be added here as I think of software examples and write posts for them.]

"When would you need that?"

Sometimes people ask this question and it seems more dismissive than curious. This challenge can be correct - often even is - but sometimes it really bothers me.

Because the thing is... the better the "design" of a capability, the more versatile or reusable or game-changing it is, the more logical elegance it has, the harder it will be to see all of its concrete benefits. In fact, often the biggest and most compelling reasons for being able to do something are only discovered once you have spent a lot of time able to fluently use it and think with it.

So if you don't have a track record of correctly inventing things that are worth creating or enabling in the absence of compelling examples, stop being dismissive.

[Links will be added here once I think of good examples and write posts for them.]

[knightobreath]

so... iii18, right? let's get into my theories. these all tie together in some way

mephone4s's return, or attempted return

My main theory coming out of this is the idea that Walkie is going to attempt to upgrade mephone4 back to 4s. this is mostly backed by potential foreshadowing. not only are there several references to 4s in the episode, but it is also possible that his voice can be barely heard during a point in mephone's dialogue. (EDIT: This was likely just me being overanalytical and not actual evidence. My bad!)

the amount of foreshadowing could lead to him reappearing as a construct or replica (i.e. springy's toys), but I think the second piece of evidence points to him returning through mephone4.

a bit more on this would be the fact that iii references season 1 a lot. think about tyler and the amount of times characters jumped off a cliff. iii was supposed to be the return to s1's tone, wasn't it? a parallel or reference to the finale is almost expected. especially since that already happened, as helpfully pointed out in the episode

i don't know why this would be the plan of action, possibly just to get rid of mephone. maybe I'm misreading the foreshadowing, im not sure.

walkie talkie is a meeple device or at least affiliated, and springy is a meeple generated construct

so there are a lot of questions when it comes to walkie talkie.

why does she want to take over the show?

why is she trying to delay its end?

why is she hiding her appearance?

how did she learn about iii in the first place?

where did she get the means to do any of this?

Walkie is obviously Cobs with a girl filter My theory is she is a Meeple device, or at least Meeple-affiliated. It would explain why she wants to keep the show running, as Meeple do profit off of it, and why she'd want to keep it at season 3, as s2 was decidedly anti-meeple.

Her being a meeple device would explain why she never shows herself or shares any details on her identity, as she would immediately lose trust with mephone.

also that "all we need is revolutionary technology!" line from episode 17? that was very interesting.

on top of that, she somehow knew practically everything about the third season before the airing of any in-universe episodes. importantly, she knew about the location of it. if my theory holds, that could easily be explained with her having access to meeple tech and therefore being able to track mephone.

regardless of her means, she's been watching.

as for springy, my main piece of evidence to him being a meeple-generated construct is how he glitches. he doesn't glitch like a robot, he glitches like a construct.

to show the contrast, i added mephone glitching. you can see that the glitch effect is only applied to his software, while springy and the glitched construct tree have the effect applied to their physical forms. (Ignore the fucked bitrate for the springy screenshot, youtube does not like the glitching)

on top of that, springy has his weird philosophies, fixation on robots, corporate everything, and suspicious spaceships.

i am of the belief that walkie may have orchestrated the sponsorship to get either closer to everything happening or more control.

I would go on, but I'm starting to lose steam, and I'm beginning to forget stuff. please add on if you can think of anything, or can debunk/criticize my theories. i would love a discussion

[johnpeters42]

“Anything could be true. The so-called laws of Nature were nonsense. The law of gravity was nonsense. 'If I wished,' O'Brien had said, 'I could float off this floor like a soap bubble.' Winston worked it out. 'If he thinks he floats off the floor, and if I simultaneously think I see him do it, then the thing happens.'

I've been seeing stuff about manifesting lately. (I know, it's been a thing for a while now, it's just the "me seeing it first-hand" part that's new.)

On the one hand, it's yet another form of magical thinking (cf. thoughts and prayers) that doesn't require you to actually get up off your ass and *do* anything. (And if that sounds like an old man rant, that's because that's exactly what it is. While I do have a lazy streak, I have been getting up off my ass and doing things for a few decades now, with a fair amount of success.)

On the other hand, I can see how in some situations it would adjust your mindset to where, when relevant things do start to happen on their own, you're more likely to capitalize on those things and take them in the direction you want.

I gather that there is also a "get up off your ass and do anything" component to it, but I only have a vague memory of the terminology around it (practice? apply?). So it sounds like maybe manifesting is to personal philosophy as agile is to software development: great when done right, nonsense when done wrong, and oh boy does it seem easy to do wrong.

[dutchannanas]

I suppose it's time for one last post of 2024. I can't believe this year is already over. What the hell. It really messes with my lack of sense of time 😭😂

At the beginning of this year I finally got my associate's degree in the audiovisual field. I have two old teachers who I would consider wise elders / uncles and I couldn't have done it without their guidance.

I've had a lot of fun doing something creative working with cameras, yelling in microphones, crying while mixing audio, getting frustrated with editing software programs and etc. but I've realised I don't really see a future doing this. It's fun but it doesn't fulfil me. And then I got depressed.

2024 was for me a pretty depressing year with confusion about myself. I've cried so much this year.

Music is my biggest comfort. My dumbasss tends to go in self isolation. I think this was an interesting music year. Flowsik came back, 2NE1 came back, Bigbang sort of came back, niahn came back and it looks like GOT7 and Fanxy Child are coming back as well.

My number 1 artist this year is Bully Da Ba$tard. (I know my Spotify Wrapped says otherwise but imagine if all his music was on there)

My jobless and hyper fixated ass would feel productive by translating (with Google Translate 🙃) his lyrics (if available in the first place 🥲)

I admire him. I've learned that I appreciate his authenticity, his vulnerability, his resilience and the topics about pain, self reflection, mental health. My best friend has experienced a lot struggles as well, so it feels very personal to me. And I myself too.

I don't think this is something people would easily admit but I feel like I've been a bad friend this year. I'd rather sit at home staring out the window crying in my own pity, than go outside and spend energy and money on my friends. Not that I have a lot of money anyway... I've lied so many times about being sick just so I could stay home. At the same time, some friends did get preferential treatment. I don't know.

Even literally just now, I decided to stay home instead of celebrating new years with friends. I don't feel okay. Actually, I'm having an anxiety as I'm writing this.

Anyway, then it became summer. Psychology sparked my interest together with a little bit philosophy. I discovered LONA. A small artist but very kind. Bully features on one of his songs. And guess what? They are friends. LONA said reassuring words that I really needed to hear: "he'll get through it"

I've started journaling. Starting on the 27th of August, I wrote down my thoughts and feelings on paper. I'm quite impressed with myself. I've never been able to consistently keep a diary.

I finally started seeing my counsellor again. She helped me a lot. I actually slowly started connecting with old friends again. The universe threw them at me as a sign lmao

I applied for college again, studying Applied Psychology. The start of it was better than I imagined. However nowadays I feel insecure again. I feel like an idiot amongst my current classmates. Of course I have a lot to learn. Deep down I know that...

Anyway now that I've calmed down.

This was one hell of year, I'm glad it's over.

[glassmarcus]

The Scadu of Power Creep

I've anguished at the size of Elden Ring in the past, so it's nice that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is in its own little corner that's still extremely large. It's not gargantuan enough to run into a lot of the same issues I had with the base game though. It doesn’t run out of unique content and the path forward is very legible. I'd say this DLC honestly has ideal world design for a souls game. The main path is clear and easy to focus on, but the side content is something you need to really earn. Half of the content in this DLC is side content, and unlike the side stuff in the base game, it's just as good as the required stuff.

Remember Ash Lake in Dark Souls? That hidden area that was hidden behind another hidden area? The one that didn’t really need to be in the game at all? Well, Shadow of the Erdtree has like 5 Ash Lakes and I love it. I love high quality content not just being optional, but something you have to investigate to access. It's fucking insane from a production stand point, but does so much for the magic the world building. This might be the best map From Software has made. It's interconnected in such a way that gives Dark Souls a run for its money, and even having a map doesn't make drawing the mental map in your brain obsolete due to how 3D dimensional everything is.

I'd love the next souls game to be of this size and using the same philosophy as this DLC. The only thing I’d add is a few disconnected areas. Shadow of the Erdtree is great, but it's also not accessible til the end of the base game. I want to see how a game like this lands without having to account for 80 hours of gameplay before starting it. Shadow of the Erdtree has its own level scaling system that powers up your stats through collectibles. This is great for encouraging exploration, as most crafting materials you find at this point in the game are useless. It was a great band aid solution, but I hope they don't have to resort to it again as it does limit the ways you can progress by restricting these materials to certain areas.

The world design is probably the most impressed I was with this DLC, but it doesn't end there. The story is surprisingly easy to follow. Characters are not being cryptic at all here. They are straight forward in letting you know what the deal is. I'm too anxious about the size of these games to stop and appreciate the plot, so this is a welcome approach. The weapons they add to the game are also incredible and made me change up my play style quite a bit. I forever need Martial Arts and Light Great Swords in these games. It’s gonna be hard to go back after playing with them.

There is one thing I’d call a disappointment and that’s the boss design. My complaints aren’t even relevant for most of them. A lot of the DLC bosses are a step up from the base game and are how I'd prefer the boss design to go down in the future. But there were about 4 or so that were kinda ass. Mostly the final boss and the first boss that actually gate keeps you. I just hate how they attack forever. It's not fun for me to play a boss fight where you don't get any openings and trading hits isn't worth it. I basically always had to use summons because I have a job and want to play more than 5 games this year. I've gone through this before in my previous Elden Ring review and it still applies, but this campaign proves that it doesn't have to be this way. 3 of my favorite bosses in the franchise are in this DLC because they don't constantly attack. They find a way to raise the stakes without giving every boss legendary actions.

I think likening the combat to Dungeons and Dragons mechanics is an apt comparison. Not a lot of people know this, but Dark Souls 1 is secretly turn based. Enemies and bosses attack and then take a moment to catch their breath and then you attack and you catch your breath. It sounds boring when you put it that way. But because you always have a turn, you can always do something on that turn. In Elden Ring it's never really your turn when you are fighting these overtuned bosses. And when it is, it's not your turn for long. Thus you have less options to counter attack with because not every attack in this game is quick. This is why I need summons to take aggro off, so I can experiment with other options that aren't a jumping R2 as a counter attack and then dodging 12 times. The average Dark Souls fight I prefer over Elden Ring because there are infinite ways to beat a boss that are valid and effective. And honestly I think Dark Souls 3 is the perfect balance between twitch reflexes and decision making that makes these boss fights great.

I remember spending 3 hours fighting Sister Frieda in the Dark Souls 3 DLC and feeling elated upon victory. It's still one of my favorite boss fights. Because while it's a gauntlet, there's a sober way to deal with everything the boss throws at you and you had time to form a strategy. I understood the boss and that's why I won. I don't think I understood a lot Elden Ring bosses. Not just because I don't have a moment to catch my breath, but also because I can't comprehend what they are doing. This is why I had little fun with the Final Boss. Yea he's hard and aggressive, but also his attacks were literally blinding. I beat him. I liked formulating a strategy to negate the more ridiculous aspects of the fight. But it felt like I didn't completely understand phase 2. So I felt nothing. I spent 3 hours on the fight, just to feel nothing. And if I spent 7 hours doing it without a busted weapon, I might have felt great, but I don’t think it would be worth the payout. This DLC really just hammered how much I like Lies of P fights and how well tuned they are difficulty wise.

I think we have reached Kaizo territory. Bosses are so roided up that instead of feeling triumph I feel like I survived some sick prank. And if people want that, that's fine. Play a mod. This isn't me being snarky. I think the power creep of bosses and trying to make each one harder has gotten out of hand and needs to be dialed back. But for the freaks who still want that, I really think official mod support needs to be in the next souls game so they can be satisfied. Because I don't want the franchise to out grow anyone, not just me. But...I also want the games to be fun to finish, so this seems to be the happy medium. Because Fromsoft won't be able to cater to the freaks for much longer.

[mariacallous]

Five months ago, software engineer Shikhar Sachdev adopted a peculiar hobby. While his friends met for drinks or played FIFA 23 to unwind after work, he would come home, boot up his laptop, and spend hours filling out job applications, for sport.

Sachdev is content with his job at a San Francisco fintech company, but he writes a career blog in his spare time and had noticed a recurring sentiment: Job hunting these days is the worst. Friends described returning home from an exhausting day of work they hated, applying for new positions, and quickly growing discouraged by clunky application software and a low response rate. Research suggests the frustration is widespread: 92 percent of candidates abandon online job applications before completing them, according to the recruitment platform Appcast.

“You might hate your boss. But if you think that searching for jobs is worse, you're never going to change,” Sachdev says. “I wanted to try to put some data behind the claim that job hunting sucks.”

Sachdev set himself the challenge of applying to 500 software engineering jobs to observe exactly what made the endeavor more or less frustrating. Halfway through, however, he hit a snag. “I wanted to chop my head off,” Sachdev says. He scaled back his target to a still brain-melting 250 jobs across a range of industries and company sizes, chosen largely at random—companies he’d seen on billboards, for instance, or friends’ employers.

Sachdev timed each application from start to finish and for consistency always applied directly through a company’s career page—he ended up spending about 11 hours total filling applications. Since he wasn’t looking for a new position, he always stopped short of clicking “Submit” on a completed application, except for a few choice roles that piqued his interest. (He landed three interviews, but didn’t pursue the jobs.) He aimed to make each application serviceable, but wasn't as thorough as a truly ambitious or desperate job seeker would be, so he figures the times he logged are underestimates.

Sachdev found it took an average of 2 minutes and 42 seconds to fill out a job application—but that doesn’t include time spent identifying suitable roles, and the time could vary widely from job to job. The longest took more than 10 minutes, the shortest less than 20 seconds. Much of this variation sprang from the particularities of applicant tracking software.

Applying to work at a company that used Workday, for instance, took 128 percent longer than average for similarly sized companies in the same industry. Workday spokesperson Nina Oestlien called customer service a “core value” at the company and says that application timing is determined by how customers configure their applications. (Disclosure: WIRED owner Condé Nast uses Workday. Also, we’re hiring!)

Starting Over

Sachdev’s job hunting obsession was born partly from rejection. Originally from Geneva, Switzerland, he graduated from UC Berkeley in 2019 with a degree in environmental economics and philosophy. Most of his friends lived in the Bay Area, and career opportunities in the region abounded, so he resolved to stay.

As Sachdev’s senior year wound down, he began furiously applying for local jobs. But his heart sank each time he reached the portion of an application that asked if he needed visa sponsorship. Since he lacked US citizenship, he needed an employer to sponsor him, likely with a specialty H-1B worker visa. “When I would click the H-1B box, my application would go straight into the garbage,” he says. “I was getting rejections four minutes after I applied.”

But Sachdev has the tenacity to power through the uttermost tedium for months on end. And he discovered what looked like a loophole. Foreigners who earn STEM degrees from certain US institutions can work in the country for up to three years without a visa under a federal program called Optional Practical Training. “Who stays at their first job for more than three years?” he rationalized. So when the visa sponsorship question popped up in an application for a product manager role at a major tech company he wanted to work for, he clicked “no.”

After he landed an interview, Sachdev spent 40 hours scouring job sites for tips, cramming his notebook full of hypothetical questions and their responses, compiling a presentation the company required—and totally neglecting his coursework. Half a dozen interviews later, he got the job. His heart soared, but not for long. When he explained his immigration status to the recruiter, she rescinded the offer. Sachdev started over, eventually landing a job with a startup willing to sponsor his H-1B visa, and decided to parlay his experience into a career blog offering help to other hapless job questers.

Job hunters have long complained about the process, but it developed fresh annoyances after moving online starting in the mid-’90s, says Chris Russell, managing director of the recruitment consultancy RecTech Media. Online job boards like Monster and CareerBuilder flooded companies with candidates, giving rise to applicant tracking systems built to help recruiters manage the deluge.

These systems promised to save recruiters time by automatically ranking and filtering applicants based on keywords. From the perspective of applicants required to laboriously enter their information into the software, they felt like a new barrier. “These systems were built with the companies in mind,” says Russell. “They never really considered the user experience from the job seeker’s point of view.” A cottage industry sprang up of tools and résumé whisperers promising to help job seekers get past the automated scanners.

In recent years, new features like psychological assessments and “digital interviews,” in which applicants answer prepared questions into their webcams, only placed more barriers between candidates and human decisionmakers. Meanwhile, the fundamentals of hiring remain stuck in the past, says Scott Dobroski, a career trends expert at jobs platform Indeed. It takes three and a half months for most Indeed users to find a job, he says. “All the other parts of our lives have sped up. The hiring process has not caught up.”

Time Wasters

While job hunters have much to gripe about, from “ghost jobs” to the dreaded “résumé black hole,” Sachdev decided to focus his efforts on the initial application process. He identified three main factors that affected the time it took to apply: the size of a company, the industry it was part of, and the applicant tracking software it used.

Applicant tracking software was a major source of Sachdev’s frustration. The most common systems he encountered were Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever, and Phenom, which adds AI-powered features on top of systems like Workday. More established systems such as Workday and Taleo redirected him away from the careers page and made him create a separate account for each application, adding significant time and vexation. By the end of his 250 applications, he had 83 separate accounts.

Newer offerings such as Greenhouse and Lever spared him some of these frustrations. Applications through Lever, for instance, took 42 percent less time to complete than the average for similarly sized companies in the same industry.

Sachdev also spent many excruciating minutes retyping information he’d already uploaded on his résumé because software would misread it. Workday, for instance, would routinely populate the education field with “Munich Business School” even though Sachdev’s résumé clearly says he graduated from non-soundalike UC Berkeley. “Sometimes it's not even the time,” he says. “It's the mental fatigue of having to do it every single time.”

The longest application to fill out was for the US Postal Service, clocking in at 10 minutes and 12 seconds, while the shortest was that of hedge fund Renaissance Technologies, which requested only his name and résumé and consumed a mere 17 seconds. In general, Sachdev found that government applications took the longest—a trend that Indeed’s data backs up—followed by aerospace and consulting jobs. Younger industries such as online banks, AI firms, and crypto companies were amongst the least time-consuming. Legacy banks, for instance, took about four times longer to apply to than their newer online counterparts.

Sachdev also found applications to large companies more time-consuming than for smaller firms. In general, a doubling of company size added 5 percent to the average application time.

While the process was largely an exercise in repetition, Sachdev encountered a few creative takes on a musty old format. Plaid, a fintech company that provides APIs to connect software with bank accounts, invited applicants to apply via API. (Sachdev opted for the old-fashioned route, for consistency.) The gaming company Roblox let candidates apply in-game.

While hiring software has historically been stacked in employers’ favor, more job seekers are using their own forms of automation. Bots and tools like LazyApply use text-generation technology like that behind ChatGPT to automatically mass apply to jobs, to the likely chagrin of overwhelmed recruiters. When Sachdev posted his results on discussion site Hacker News, one commenter claimed to use bots to fill out job applications and ChatGPT to write cover letters and correspond with recruiters, fully taking over only at the interview stage. “Can you blame him?” Sachdev says. “Because the companies are doing it too. Their résumé parsers, their application tracking software, and their tools are also using AI. So it's almost as if the applicant now has this weapon they can use against the companies.”

An AI arms race that floods the job market with unserious applicants and insurmountable filtering tools is in nobody’s interest, however. Indeed’s Dobroski says some platforms, including his own, have begun rolling out a new approach that aims to save time on both sides, albeit also by leaning on algorithms. Instead of sending hundreds of résumés into the void and hoping for the best—“spray and pray” he calls it—candidates can list their skills, qualifications, and preferences and let AI suggest suitable jobs to apply for. “The matching really speeds up the hiring process, and it connects the candidate with employers that they otherwise may not even have considered,” he says.

Sachdev has his own ideas for what would make job applications more productive for both seekers and recruiters. First off, he advises applicants to save time and mental anguish by prioritizing employers that use simpler software like Lever and Greenhouse. For jobs he’s really serious about, he’ll try to make a human connection with the hiring manager on LinkedIn.

There’s a saying Sachdev likes, from computer science professor Randy Pausch: The brick walls are there for a reason. Facing and surmounting hurdles can help a person discover how much they want something. But if an employer erects too many barriers, “is an applicant really going to think, ‘That brick wall is there for a reason?’ Or is the applicant going to exit out of your website and go apply somewhere else?” Sachdev says. “I think it's the latter.”

[beatricebidelaire]

so i've been on squidgeworld for like, about 120 minutes or something and i've migrated a few fics. the site's code is based on the same as ao3's so it's got all the interfaces and tagging system. btw the importing doesn't work right now it messes up the format big time

in general i think you should read the TOS and decide for yourself whether you want to jump onto it (it's not long. but mainly i would say read the points the rules dealing with CSEM and ai scraping), although of course actual implementation is often a different matter (personally i have my own opinions on implementation and its difference with initial client requirements but trust me you do not want to hear me go into that), and also behind content monitoring on big social media sites sometimes are human workers going through content, etc, and also currently i don't really have much data on how they deal with racism, abuse, and other topics because before today i just haven't heard much about them in general. anyway i'm just trying to say i think its potentially promising but i don't actually know very much at this stage yet and am still experimenting. as in im definitely going to try for myself but do not take this as endorsement or anything etc

for me personally just potentially promising is enough to get me to try (and i like the interface), but that's more in the spirit of like, i think we need alternatives, creating usable alternatives are important because that's the way to not letting one thing dominate the whole field, so to speak, and fandoms are built, they're not like, just there, if that makes sense, etc etc. if you don't built up the alternatives it's hard for them to become big enough to present as a competing option. also imo using alternatives stuff apply to more things, not just fanfiction websites, but like browsers, like software in general, the more people use something the more feedback it can get and build better features. but that's just personal philosophy. also my toxic trait is i like creating new tags so im definitely biased when i get the chance to do so and you should take everything i say with a grain of salt

[annajade456]

DevOps for Beginners: Navigating the Learning Landscape

DevOps, a revolutionary approach in the software industry, bridges the gap between development and operations by emphasizing collaboration and automation. For beginners, entering the world of DevOps might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this blog, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to learn DevOps, from understanding its core philosophy to gaining hands-on experience with essential tools and cloud platforms. By the end of this journey, you'll be well on your way to mastering the art of DevOps.

The Beginner's Path to DevOps Mastery:

1. Grasp the DevOps Philosophy:

Start with the Basics: DevOps is more than just a set of tools; it's a cultural shift in how software development and IT operations work together. Begin your journey by understanding the fundamental principles of DevOps, which include collaboration, automation, and delivering value to customers.

2. Get to Know Key DevOps Tools:

Version Control: One of the first steps in DevOps is learning about version control systems like Git. These tools help you track changes in code, collaborate with team members, and manage code repositories effectively.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Dive into CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI. These tools automate the building and deployment of software, ensuring a smooth and efficient development pipeline.

Configuration Management: Gain proficiency in configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. These tools automate server provisioning and configuration, allowing for consistent and reliable infrastructure management.

Containerization and Orchestration: Explore containerization using Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes. These technologies are integral to managing and scaling applications in a DevOps environment.

3. Learn Scripting and Coding:

Scripting Languages: DevOps engineers often use scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash to automate tasks and configure systems. Learning the basics of one or more of these languages is crucial.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Delve into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. IaC allows you to define and provision infrastructure using code, streamlining resource management.

4. Build Skills in Cloud Services:

Cloud Platforms: Learn about the main cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Discover the creation, configuration, and management of cloud resources. These skills are essential as DevOps often involves deploying and managing applications in the cloud.

DevOps in the Cloud: Explore how DevOps practices can be applied within a cloud environment. Utilize services like AWS Elastic Beanstalk or Azure DevOps for automated application deployments, scaling, and management.

5. Gain Hands-On Experience:

Personal Projects: Put your knowledge to the test by working on personal projects. Create a small web application, set up a CI/CD pipeline for it, or automate server configurations. Hands-on practice is invaluable for gaining real-world experience.

Open Source Contributions: Participate in open source DevOps initiatives. Collaborating with experienced professionals and contributing to real-world projects can accelerate your learning and provide insights into industry best practices.

6. Enroll in DevOps Courses:

Structured Learning: Consider enrolling in DevOps courses or training programs to ensure a structured learning experience. Institutions like ACTE Technologies offer comprehensive DevOps training programs designed to provide hands-on experience and real-world examples. These courses cater to beginners and advanced learners, ensuring you acquire practical skills in DevOps.

In your quest to master the art of DevOps, structured training can be a game-changer. ACTE Technologies, a renowned training institution, offers comprehensive DevOps training programs that cater to learners at all levels. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing your existing skills, ACTE Technologies can guide you efficiently and effectively in your DevOps journey. DevOps is a transformative approach in the world of software development, and it's accessible to beginners with the right roadmap. By understanding its core philosophy, exploring key tools, gaining hands-on experience, and considering structured training, you can embark on a rewarding journey to master DevOps and become an invaluable asset in the tech industry.

[caustic-splines]

I can be soft and vulnerable, I am willing to let you hurt me because I love you and trust you. I know you are passionate I rediscovered part of the reason why I love you so much. Your love is discrete, inverse pun intended but both homonyms applicable in this analogy. It is private, our unique form of expression

But it is also literally discrete, like recent quantum gravity field theories I may or may not have a hand in. My mind craves clarity, more so, it craves discrete caustic lines an planes. I would like to be like that every day. I want my heart to be in the inner of a particle accelerator bit-west two colliding high energy beams. All the crazy spins and flavor's of normal, charming, and even exotic sub atomic particles smashing apart, smashing together, twirling off in random spirals based on EM fields. That is who I am, not a particle reactor,

but every emergent self and extended phenotype aspect of my projects, world views, emotions, experiences, thoughts and behaviors.

Do you really want to see what I have seen when I was manic, I will make a brief outline, which barely does it justice, nor was the experience worth it in my mind

I saw reality

Across all multi scale layers of objective, subjective, abstract existance. Both perceived and externally existing.

Across all of these non-linear and semi-non empirical scales

Ontology categories of conscious awareness -5 Planc Quantized Wireframe -4 Subatomic Interactions -3 Electron Orbitals -2 Biochemical Interactions -1 Neurological Activity 0 Perception Input and basic awareness/dispersibility [(x n-1…n5) State of dissociation of whatever perceptual order or unconsciousness/dreaming] 1 Awareness of perception and SV 2 Awareness of perception in context or awareness of awareness -Xa Intrapersonal models 3 Awareness of self, regarding one's cognitive topography -Xb Allocentric models 4 Aware of a disruptive axiomatic shift recursively impacting various areas and fidelity of one's consciousness -Xc Global and Orbital Cyberphysical Memetogeographic Space -Xd Cosmology 5 Aware of a fundamental change in perception or PMC affecting POV. Shift in paradigm -Xe Uber Universes/5D+ EGC splines (ego/exo/allo) centric/ totality of EISOA over CT0-9

In the context of modular frames, of which I have objectively real working minimal level of knowledge in all of these domains, some reaching PhD levels of mastery

1 Technology

1 Applied Science/Applied Uses of TSECpm Phenomenon 2 ~Sustainable, Agricultural, Ecological and Environmental 3 Fabrication, Trade/Craft, and Intra/Inter Human Skill/Functionality 4 Military/Security/OMA7 5 Educational, Knowledge, Cognitive, Cybernetics, and Information, DT/PT 6 Electronics, Computers, Software, Spectrum, AI 7 Industries, Material Collection, Cyclical/NA: Supply Chains, Accounting 8 Skills, Fabrication, Synthesis, and Patents, Logistics 9 Civil, Nationality, Era, Civilian, State, and Structural 0 Future Technology/Other

2 Philosophy

1 Logic 2 Epistemology 3 Aesthetics 4 Politics 5 Dialectics, Critical Thinking, and Rhetoric 6 Ethics and Morality 7 Metaphysics and Ontology 8 Meta Linguistics 9 Applied Philosophy 0 Analytic Philosophy/Other

3 Engineering

1 Nuclear Engineering 2 Chemical Engineering 3 Biological Engineering/Medical Engineering 4 Environmental Engineering 5 Systems Engineering  and Cybernetics 6 Electrical Engineering 7 Mechanical Engineering 8 Industrial Engineering  9 Civil Engineering    0 Personal Engineering/Cognitive Engineering/Experience Engineering, ME0002/0013/0034/0049, Other

4 General-Cultural

1 Interactive Mediums/4, 3//Middle World IO MR Interaction/Hobbies/EISOA interactions 2 Geography, Culture, [[SMPH/ME 1/Experiment 0032 TSeCIVii|Experiment 0032 TSeCIVii]] 3 Occult/Niche Allusion/Metaphor 4 Physical, Mental, and Cognitive Skills 5 Day to Day Functionality, House Keeping, BH, and Normative and Exotic Behavior (Anomolies vs Normative Phenomena, timescale/PoF independent) 6 Law, Rules, Conduct, Ethology 7 Finance and Business/Institutions/VSM/States/Governing Bodies 8 Dynamic PPF+/-PoV, People of Interest, UJSF 9 Politics and Society – Collective Conscious Gestalt 0 UM, Pop culture/other, (**(almost) ALL EISOA can be contained in USF(EISOA Correlate))

5 Frameworks

1 Gestalt, Non Gestalt (AS/S)_, Spatial and/or Temporal Patterns, and Non-Modular and Modular Ontology, Shapes, Objects, Sounds,  Qualia Framed Experiences which can be Axiomatized (basically an intersystem link to 1, 1 to enable dual +y/1, 1 functionality) 2 PT/MR Mathematical and Mapping/Fields Competition and Game Theory, NWF (applying [[Experiment 0024 LoUtrix]] to 1, 1) 3 UJSF/Society and Culture/Cyberphysical Environments (EISOA cybersocial considertations) 4 TSECpm, +y/PT, Exocognition/LLM integration 5 Mindmap/MEs, and Modelling, Psychology/EISOA, Thought Traces/2, 5/AE/DABPAx (self imposed 3, 4 for the meta task of utilizing +y effectively) 6 Experiential and PMC/5, x /1, 1/3, 1/2, x/PE (1, 1-2-5-6/2, x subjective experience. MM08, x 7 IESOA, CABS, Frames, (OMA7), Fuzzy Logic, 3, 4/VSMs/SMPH Optimal Scheduling and [[Unsignificant Sentience/Mental Experiments/Experiment 0005 Chewing Gum Loading Dock|Experiment 0005 Chewing Gum Loading Dock]] [[SMPH/ME 1/Experiment 0058 Just in Time 1, 31, 5AE+Y|Experiment 0058 Just in Time 1, 31, 5AE+Y]] HMI workflow (EIOA on IS) 8 Language and Linguistics, Metaphor/SWHs, [[SMPH/ME 1/Experiment 0012 Fractal Cosmic Regression|Experiment 0012 Fractal Cosmic Regression]] 9 Cognition, Learning, and Experience/ 09, x 0 Axiomatic Systems, Perspective Theory/other, PoFs

6 Science

1 Physics 2 Astrophysics and Cosmology 3 Chemistry 4 Biology 5 Interdisciplinary/System Science 6 Health Sciences 7 Earth Sciences 8 Formal Science 9 Social Sciences 0 Other

7 Abstract Constructs, Functions, and Relationships

1 Set Theory 2 Ontology 3 Epistemology 4 Metaphysics 5 Digital/Cognitive Twins 6 Abstract Object Mapping 7 Abstract Object Manipulating 8 Elucidating Abstract Space into IS space and vice versa 9 Metaphysical Abstract Space Workshop, CA 0 Communicable and interactive Abstract Entities/Engineering of the Abstract

At the same time, world building a sci fi universe and multiple systems of systems that would be abstracted and logically patterned into some of the most influential books in human history.

The fourth book? You are a main character you wrote your own part you played. It is probably the first case of hypersituatal fictional historic non fiction that guided the development of humanity culturally and scientifically. I became a living fictive, I had all of my human rights removed, but not my natural rights.

When you see everything, you can change everything

I had reality fuck it's way into my brain and leave gaping wounds that have never healed. I can handle some rough love dear

Maybe one day I will be able to share the light show

[horizonaarc1726]

What is the best position of Rahu in a horoscope?

In Vedic astrology, determining the "best" or "worst" position of a planet, including Rahu, is a complex task. The effects of Rahu are highly dependent on various factors, such as the sign it occupies, its conjunctions with other planets, its aspects, and the overall strength of the birth chart. While Rahu is associated with challenges and can bring intense desires, it is not inherently negative.

Some astrologers consider Rahu's placement in certain houses and signs to be more favorable than others, but this can vary based on individual charts. However, here are a few general considerations:

Rahu in the 9th House: This is often considered a favorable position for Rahu, as the 9th house is associated with higher education, philosophy, and spirituality. Rahu here may stimulate a strong interest in these areas.

Rahu in the 10th House: This position can enhance ambition and drive for success in one's career. It may bring opportunities for public recognition and advancement.

Rahu in the 11th House: The 11th house is associated with gains, social networks, and achievements. Rahu here may contribute to the individual's ability to form influential connections and achieve their goals.

It is important to remember that these generalizations may not apply universally, and the effects of Rahu can be highly individual. The overall strength of the horoscope, the aspect and conjunction of other planets with Rahu, and the life circumstances of the individual all play an important role in determining the influence of Rahu. To analyze your birth chart, you can take the help of Kundli Chakra 2022 Professional software. Which can give you a right guidance.

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Python Development Course: Empowering the Future with Softs Solution Service

Python, a high-level programming language, has emerged as a favorite among developers worldwide due to its emphasis on readability and efficiency. Originating in the late 1980s, Python was conceived by Guido van Rossum as a successor to the ABC language. Its design philosophy, encapsulated by the phrase "Beautiful is better than ugly", reflects a commitment to aesthetic code and functionality. 

What sets Python apart is its versatile nature. It supports multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming. This flexibility allows developers to use Python for a wide range of applications, from web development and software engineering to scientific computing and artificial intelligence. 

Python’s standard library is another of its strengths, offering a rich set of modules and tools that enable developers to perform various tasks without the need for additional installations. This extensive library, combined with Python’s straightforward syntax, makes it an excellent language for rapid application development. 

One of Python's most significant contributions to the tech world is its role in data science and machine learning. Its easy-to-learn syntax and powerful libraries, like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib, make it an ideal language for data analysis and visualization. Furthermore, frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch have solidified Python's position in the development of machine learning models. 

Education in Python programming has become crucial due to its growing demand in the industry. Recognizing this, institutions like Softs Solution Service, IT training institute in Ahmedabad, have stepped up to provide comprehensive Python Development Training. Their Online Python Development Course is tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and seasoned programmers. This course offers an in-depth exploration of Python's capabilities, covering everything from basic syntax to advanced programming concepts. 

The course structure usually begins with an introduction to Python's basic syntax and programming concepts. It then progressively moves into more complex topics, such as data structures, file operations, error and exception handling, and object-oriented programming principles. Participants also get to work on real-life projects, which is vital for understanding how Python can be applied in practical scenarios. 

A significant advantage of online courses like the one offered by Softs Solution Service is their accessibility. Students can learn at their own pace, with access to a wealth of resources and support from experienced instructors. Additionally, these courses often provide community support, where learners can interact with peers, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects. 

Python's future seems bright as it continues to evolve with new features and enhancements. Its growing popularity in various fields, including web development, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and scientific research, ensures that Python developers will remain in high demand. 

In summary, Python is not just a programming language; it's a tool that opens a world of possibilities for developers, data scientists, and tech enthusiasts. With resources like the Online Python Development Course from Softs Solution Service, mastering Python has become more accessible than ever, promising exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving world of technology.

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How Coding Brushup Prepares You for Real-World Coding Challenges

In today’s competitive tech industry, mastering theoretical concepts is no longer enough. Employers now expect developers to possess hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build real-world applications from scratch. This is where Coding Brushup stands out. Through its extensive course offerings, including Coding Brushup Programming Courses, Coding Brushup Full Stack Developer Training, and specialized paths like Coding Brushup Java Courses and Coding Brushup Data Science Courses, it equips learners with industry-relevant skills to tackle modern development challenges.

Real-World Learning with Coding Brushup Courses

The core philosophy behind Coding Brushup Courses is practical learning. While traditional education often emphasizes theory, Coding Brushup bridges the gap between academia and the tech industry by providing learners with project-based training, real coding scenarios, and interview-level problem-solving exercises.

Whether you're taking Coding Brushup Web Development Courses or exploring Coding Brushup Cloud Computing Courses, the focus remains consistent: prepare you not only to write code but to solve problems like a professional developer.

1. Hands-On Training for In-Demand Skills

From day one, Coding Brushup Programming Courses encourage students to build real applications. By working on mini-projects and capstone challenges, learners don’t just understand syntax—they learn how to apply logic, structure programs, and debug like a pro. Courses are updated regularly to align with the current job market, ensuring learners are not left behind with outdated knowledge.

For example, in Coding Brushup Python Courses, students go beyond loops and functions to implement automation scripts, data manipulation tasks, and backend APIs. The Coding Brushup React Courses offer an immersive experience in front-end development, where students build responsive, scalable web apps using modern JavaScript frameworks.

2. Comprehensive Full Stack Training

A standout feature is the Coding Brushup Full Stack Developer Training. This program integrates front-end, back-end, and database development to give learners a 360-degree view of software engineering. Learners build applications using technologies like React, Node.js, Spring Boot, MongoDB, and more—exactly what today’s employers seek in a developer.

Students start with foundational skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, gradually advancing to more complex tasks like setting up APIs with Spring Boot (covered in Coding Brushup Spring Boot Courses) and deploying projects on cloud platforms (highlighted in Coding Brushup Cloud Computing Courses).

3. Project-Based Learning that Mimics the Workplace

Real-world coding challenges don’t come with detailed instructions. Coding Brushup Courses teach students how to handle ambiguity, understand client requirements, and implement scalable solutions—skills that are essential for software engineering roles.

Every track, from Coding Brushup Java Courses to Coding Brushup Data Science Courses, integrates hands-on projects. These projects simulate actual workplace problems, such as building RESTful APIs, designing user dashboards, integrating third-party APIs, and deploying solutions to the cloud.

4. Industry-Relevant Curriculum and Tools

To ensure that students are ready for their first or next job, Coding Brushup incorporates tools and technologies widely used in the tech industry. You’ll work with Git, GitHub, Docker, AWS, and real development environments. For instance, Coding Brushup Web Development Courses integrate version control systems, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices to simulate professional workflows.

In Coding Brushup Cloud Computing Courses, learners gain experience with services like AWS EC2, S3, and Lambda, empowering them to build and deploy applications at scale. Meanwhile, Coding Brushup Java Courses focus on scalable enterprise application development with Spring Boot and Hibernate.

5. Supportive Learning Ecosystem

Beyond technical content, Coding Brushup Courses offer mentorship, community support, and career guidance. This human-centric approach ensures learners don’t feel lost, especially when tackling complex topics like data structures, algorithms, and system design.

In the Coding Brushup Python Courses, for example, regular code reviews and expert feedback help students continuously improve their code quality. The Coding Brushup React Courses come with discussion forums and weekly live sessions to clarify concepts and share solutions.

6. Interview Preparation and Job Readiness

Cracking tech interviews is another real-world challenge that many developers face. With its structured approach to interview preparation, Coding Brushup gives you an edge. Dedicated modules on DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms), mock interviews, and resume-building are part of many course tracks.

For instance, the Coding Brushup Full Stack Developer Training includes coding challenges that mirror actual technical interviews. Learners tackle problems in Java, Python, and JavaScript—reinforcing their understanding across different stacks.

7. Specialized Tracks to Suit Every Learner

One of the biggest advantages of Coding Brushup is the variety of specialized programs it offers. These tracks allow learners to focus on specific domains:

●     Coding Brushup Java Courses for strong backend foundations.

●     Coding Brushup Python Courses for data scripting, web backends, and ML basics.

●     Coding Brushup React Courses for frontend developers.

●     Coding Brushup Spring Boot Courses for enterprise backend systems.

●     Coding Brushup Web Development Courses for full website creation and design.

●     Coding Brushup Cloud Computing Courses for deployment and DevOps practices.

●     Coding Brushup Data Science Courses for data analytics and predictive modeling.

Each of these tracks offers hands-on projects, industry-standard tools, and skill-based learning, making you a job-ready developer.

Conclusion: Learn to Code Like You Work in Tech

If you're serious about transitioning into tech or leveling up your current skills, Coding Brushup is the right platform. With courses built around real-world projects, expert instruction, and industry alignment, it prepares you for the challenges that modern developers face.

From Coding Brushup Programming Courses to advanced topics in Coding Brushup Data Science Courses and Cloud Computing, the platform delivers a holistic learning experience. Whether you want to specialize through Coding Brushup Java Courses, React Courses, or the all-encompassing Full Stack Developer Training, you’ll be learning with purpose and preparing to code like a professional.

Start your journey today with Coding Brushup Courses and become the developer the industry is looking for.

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Special Education- SPED Definition, Types & Philosophy

What is Special Education?

Special Education refers to specially designed instruction and support services provided to students with disabilities to meet their unique learning needs. This education is tailored to help students achieve their fullest potential by addressing individual differences and providing necessary accommodations and modifications.

Core Principles of Special Education

Individualized Education Program (IEP): A customized educational plan created for each student, outlining specific goals and the services required to achieve them.

Inclusion: Promoting the participation of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and activities.

Differentiated Instruction: Adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

Collaborative Approach: Involving a team of educators, specialists, and families to support the student’s educational journey.

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Who Can Benefit from Special Education?

Special education services can benefit:

Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or dyscalculia

Students with intellectual disabilities

Students with emotional or behavioral disorders

Students with physical disabilities

Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Students with sensory impairments such as vision or hearing loss

Common Areas of Focus in Special Education

Academic Support: Providing tailored instruction in reading, writing, math, and other core subjects.

Behavioral Support: Implementing strategies to promote positive behaviors and address challenging behaviors.

Social Skills Development: Teaching skills for interacting appropriately with peers and adults.

Life Skills Training: Preparing students for independent living through instruction in daily living activities and vocational skills.

Communication Support: Enhancing speech, language, and communication abilities.

Key Interventions in Special Education

Individualized Education Program (IEP): Developing and implementing personalized education plans based on the student’s needs.

Assistive Technology: Utilizing devices and software to support learning and communication.

Specialized Instruction: Adapting curriculum and teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student.

Behavioral Interventions: Applying strategies to improve behavior and social interactions.

Related Services: Providing additional services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

Settings for Special Education

Special education services are provided in various settings, including:

General education classrooms with support

Resource rooms for specialized instruction

Self-contained classrooms for intensive support

Special education schools

Home-based instruction

Virtual learning environments

Becoming a Special Education Teacher

To become a special education teacher, individuals typically need:

A Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field

State certification or licensure in special education

Practical experience through student teaching or internships

Ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and new research

The Impact of Special Education

Special education plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive a quality education tailored to their needs. By providing individualized instruction, support, and accommodations, special education helps students develop academic skills, social skills, and independence, preparing them for successful futures.

About Us

At Neuro Hopes, we are dedicated to transforming lives through specialized therapy and intervention for children with developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges.

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Decoding Football Coaching in Bangalore: A Closer Look at the City's Growing Football Scene

Introduction: The Rise of Football in India's Silicon Valley

Over the past decade, football in India has seen an exciting transformation. From grassroots enthusiasm to televised leagues, the sport is no longer living in the shadow of cricket. Nowhere is this more evident than in Bangalore—a city once known primarily for its IT boom, now rapidly evolving into a breeding ground for footballing talent.

Amidst this shift, football coaching in Bangalore has emerged as a key player, creating structured pathways for aspiring athletes. But what does coaching in this city really look like? Who is it for, what are its strengths, and why has Bangalore become such a magnet for football development?

Section 1: Why Bangalore? The City's Strategic Edge

The geography, culture, and climate of Bangalore make it uniquely suited for year-round training. With temperatures that rarely hit extremes, young footballers and seasoned athletes alike benefit from consistent outdoor practice—something that’s often interrupted in other parts of the country due to intense summers or monsoon rains.

Moreover, Bangalore’s cosmopolitan makeup has created a culture where both international and local football communities coexist. This fusion of global exposure and grassroots passion is shaping the kind of football coaching that goes beyond textbook drills.

Section 2: Football Coaching in Bangalore – Who’s It For?

The myth that football coaching is only for those chasing a professional career is slowly being debunked. In Bangalore, programs have diversified to include:

Grassroots learners (ages 6–12): Focused on foundational skills like ball control, spatial awareness, and team play.

Teenagers and competitive players: With a stronger emphasis on tactics, physical conditioning, and mental focus.

Adults and recreational players: Many coaching programs now run adult batches to promote fitness and community engagement.

Girls and women in football: There's a growing emphasis on inclusivity with structured programs specifically designed for female athletes.

So whether you’re an 8-year-old learning your first dribble or a 22-year-old prepping for trials, football coaching in Bangalore offers something tailored to every level.

Section 3: Coaching Styles and Philosophies

Unlike traditional models of coaching, which often leaned heavily on physical training alone, modern coaching in Bangalore emphasizes a holistic approach.

Technical Proficiency

Most structured programs now break down technique into isolated drills, ensuring players master skills like passing, shooting, dribbling, and tackling before applying them in match contexts.

Tactical Intelligence

Through match simulations, strategy boards, and video analysis, players learn game reading, positional play, and adaptive thinking. These are critical aspects that separate competitive athletes from casual players.

Mental and Psychological Conditioning

The emotional highs and lows of football demand resilience. Coaches now incorporate sports psychology fundamentals—goal setting, visualization, and confidence-building—as part of the routine.

Data and Analytics

Bangalore, being a tech-forward city, has seen football training evolve with digital tools. Coaches use GPS trackers, heart rate monitors, and software to evaluate player metrics such as speed, distance covered, and decision-making under pressure.

Section 4: Facilities and Infrastructure: Changing the Game

The city now boasts a growing number of quality 5-a-side and full-size football turfs. What sets some of these apart is the attention to detail:

Well-maintained artificial and natural grass fields

Floodlights for evening training

Locker rooms, physiotherapy spaces, and hydration stations

Access to fitness trainers and recovery equipment

This kind of infrastructure is no longer reserved for elite academies. The availability of such amenities across multiple parts of the city is what has made football coaching in Bangalore more accessible and serious at the same time.

Section 5: Beyond the Ball – Life Skills and Discipline

One of the less talked about benefits of football coaching is its ability to instill lifelong values. Regular coaching helps develop:

Discipline: Regular attendance, warm-up routines, cool-down practices.

Time Management: Balancing academics, family time, and sports.

Teamwork and Leadership: Learning how to collaborate, lead, and even lose with grace.

Self-Awareness: Players learn to assess their performance, take feedback, and set goals.

These values are particularly emphasized in Bangalore’s programs, where coaches often serve dual roles as mentors and life guides.

Section 6: The Future of Football Coaching in Bangalore

With increasing collaborations between local academies and international training bodies, the coaching landscape in Bangalore is expected to level up even more. Certification of coaches, standardized curriculums, and talent scouting networks are becoming more common.

Additionally, Bangalore is beginning to host more inter-academy tournaments, school leagues, and state-level selections, giving players real opportunities to shine.

There’s also a growing dialogue around football scholarships, both in India and abroad. Many coaching setups now include academic counseling as part of their offerings, helping players chart a roadmap that blends sport with education.

Section 7: Finding the Right Coaching Environment

Not all football coaching in Bangalore is created equal, so choosing the right setup is important. Here are some pointers for selecting a solid program:

Licensing and Credentials: Look for coaches with AFC or equivalent certifications.

Player-to-Coach Ratio: A smaller ratio often means more personalized attention.

Curriculum Design: A good program will have progressive modules, not just freestyle training.

Trial Sessions: Some centers offer free trials—an excellent way to assess compatibility.

Peer Group: Ensure the age and skill level of players around you matches your development needs.

Final Thoughts: More Than Just a Game

At its core, football coaching isn’t just about creating the next superstar. In Bangalore, it’s becoming a channel for young people to grow physically, mentally, and socially. It’s a way to keep active, build confidence, form friendships, and gain skills that apply far beyond the pitch.

So, whether you're chasing a dream or simply looking to become a better version of yourself, football coaching in Bangalore might just be the journey you didn't know you needed.

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Zoho Careers Chennai - Career.contact

Chennai, India's fastest-growing technology hotspot, boasts the nation's best-respected software firms—one of which has carved a global name for itself by offering a diversified array of business tools and cloud services. Admired for its product-oriented approach, work culture focused on people, and in-house innovations, the company provides satisfying careers under the heading of "Zoho Careers Chennai.

Whether you're a fresher ready to kick-start your career or an experienced professional looking for growth, Zoho offers a platform that balances responsibility, learning, and creativity.

Why Opt for a Career at Zoho in Chennai?

Zoho isn't merely another software firm—it's a product-oriented giant that crafts tools used by millions of companies across the globe. Based in Chennai, it creates all of its products in-house and takes pride in being independent, privately owned, and employee-led.

Here's how it stands out:

Product Ownership: Employees get involved end-to-end on products—from idea to deployment. This hands-on experience provides each team member real-world experience and a strong sense of ownership.

Learning Culture: The organization strongly promotes learning through mentorship, cross-functional assignments, and project-based work.

Employee First Philosophy: Flexible working hours, internal mobility, and Work-Life Balance are strongly rooted in the culture.

Job Roles at Zoho Chennai

Zoho provides versatile roles in technical and non-technical areas. Following are some of the prominent job categories:

1. Software Development

Developers are at the heart of Zoho’s operations. You’ll work on web and mobile applications, backend infrastructure, and emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and data analytics.

2. Technical Support

Support engineers act as the bridge between customers and the product teams. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills to assist users via chat, email, or phone.

3. Product Marketing

This entails collaboration with product and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, competitor insights, and content for promoting the product.

4. UI/UX and Design

Creative experts collaborate with developers to design easy-to-use and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for the web and mobile applications.

5. Sales & Business Development

Work here entails collaboration with clients around the world, finding business opportunities, and mapping product solutions with customer requirements.

Work Environment at Zoho

One of the most highly discussed features of Zoho is its unorthodox but highly successful work culture. Instead of valuing degrees or grades, the company looks for raw ability and passion. Internal learning, experimentation, and problem-solving thinking are greatly appreciated.

The office spaces in Chennai are crafted to inspire productivity and collaboration. The employees tend to describe the environment as serene, empowering, and non-hierarchical. Open communication is fostered, and feedback at all levels is encouraged.

Career Growth and Development

Zoho doesn't merely provide employment—it creates long-term careers. Several employees have developed within the company by moving across functions, into leadership, or onto completely new product lines. Freshers, particularly those who join as developers or support engineers, are frequently entrusted with important responsibilities early in their careers.

The company also spends a lot on internal training and gives employees the autonomy to experiment and innovate.

How to Apply

Job vacancies at Zoho are updated on a regular basis on its official careers page. The hiring process typically consists of:

An online test to determine aptitude or technical ability

One or two rounds of interviews (technical and/or HR)

A hands-on exercise or demo (for positions such as development or design)

Candidates should try to highlight problem-solving skills, curiosity, and the desire to learn.

Conclusion

Zoho careers in Chennai signify more than working—they signify a possibility to join a company which believes in honesty, innovation, and autonomy. Whether you're beginning your professional journey or simply seeking a spot to grow your tech or artistic career, Zoho provides an ecosystem where people are encouraged to grow, thoughts are valued, and each member of the workforce can contribute positively.

If you're interested in growing with a company that develops world-class software from India for the world, a career at Zoho in Chennai might be the ideal next step.