The Hidden Cost of Being Always Reachable: How Work Apps and Remote Work Fuel FOMO

In globally distributed teams, the promise of flexibility often comes with an unspoken trade-off: the expectation of constant awareness. What starts as a practical decision—installing tools like Microsoft Teams or email on a smartphone—can gradually evolve into a persistent sense of obligation. Layer onto that the reality of working from home, and the boundaries between … Continue reading The Hidden Cost of Being Always Reachable: How Work Apps and Remote Work Fuel FOMO →

Teaching Modern C++ Without Reference to C

Abstract Traditional approaches to teaching C++ frequently position the language as an extension or evolution of C. While historically justified, this pedagogical model has become increasingly misaligned with the realities of modern C++ (C++11 and later). This paper argues that effective instruction in modern C++ should deliberately avoid reliance on C as a prerequisite or … Continue reading Teaching Modern C++ Without Reference to C →

Here it is the Elephant in the Car: How Modern Cars Outlive Their Software Systems

Abstract: Modern consumer vehicles are designed to last 12 to 15 years mechanically, but their embedded software systems often receive support for only 5 to 10 years. This growing mismatch presents challenges in safety, cybersecurity, functionality, and environmental sustainability. As software becomes increasingly central to automotive operation, the industry must address this lifecycle imbalance to … Continue reading Here it is the Elephant in the Car: How Modern Cars Outlive Their Software Systems →

How We Allowed the Internet to Steal Our Focus—and Why We Should Regain It

Introduction In the early 2000s, the Internet was celebrated as a revolutionary tool—a limitless repository of knowledge and a bridge connecting people across the globe. Fast forward two decades, and while the Internet still fulfills these roles, it has also become a mechanism that captures and fragments our attention. We have allowed this powerful tool … Continue reading How We Allowed the Internet to Steal Our Focus—and Why We Should Regain It →

The Software Crisis: Past, Present, and Emerging Challenges

In the late 1960s, the term "software crisis" emerged to describe the growing pains of the software industry. Projects routinely ran over budget, missed deadlines, and delivered unreliable systems. This crisis spurred the birth of modern software engineering, introducing structured programming, standardized methodologies, and tools to tame the chaos. However, while the industry has evolved … Continue reading The Software Crisis: Past, Present, and Emerging Challenges →