Posts by Jakob Ward
Securing Email Communications: Best Practices and Policy
In our increasingly digital world, email remains one of the most widely used methods of communication. However, it also remains one of the most vulnerable channels for data breaches and cyberattacks. To ensure the safety and security of your information and our systems, we have established the following email security policy. This policy outlines best…
Read MoreBest Practices for Reusing Code Across Multiple ColdFusion Applications
In software development, efficiency and consistency are key. If you’re managing multiple ColdFusion applications, reusing code can save time, reduce errors, and ensure a consistent user experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best practices for syncing and reusing code across your ColdFusion projects. 1. Create a Shared Library or Framework A…
Read More10 Financial Habits That Keep You from Building Wealth
According to Warren Buffett, the secret to financial success isn’t extraordinary luck or talent—it’s adopting sound habits and avoiding common financial mistakes. Here are ten pitfalls to watch out for and how to overcome them: Breaking free from financial limitations starts with adopting disciplined habits and making incremental improvements. Begin with one area, stick to…
Read MoreTransform Negative Self-Talk with Two Powerful Words
Negative self-talk happens to all of us. Thoughts like, “This is hard, and I can’t do this,” can sneak in and stop us in our tracks. But what if there’s a better way to respond? When faced with challenges, we often turn to motivation. Motivation says, “No, it’s not hard. Just imagine it’s easy, and…
Read MoreMastering Self-Discipline: 10 Practical Steps for Success
Self-discipline isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. By building small, intentional habits and staying consistent, you can unlock a more focused, resilient version of yourself. Here are 10 actionable steps to help you master self-discipline: The Journey to SuccessSelf-discipline is a lifelong pursuit of growth and resilience. By implementing these practical steps, you’ll cultivate the focus…
Read MoreMental Mapping: What It Takes to Switch and Understand a New Coding Project
When you bring in a developer to switch projects or help with an existing codebase, it’s important to recognize the time and effort required to get up to speed. Familiarizing oneself with a coding project is not just about reading lines of code—it’s about building a mental map of the project’s structure, flow, and purpose.…
Read MoreOvercoming Imposter Syndrome as a Coder in a Tech Company
Introduction: The Hidden Struggle of Coders If you’re a programmer, you’ve likely been there: staring at a screen full of code, wrestling with a complex bug, and wondering how you even got hired. Maybe you’ve thought, I’m not as smart as everyone thinks I am or Any day now, they’re going to realize I don’t belong here. That creeping…
Read MoreCentris: Multilateral Marketing and Contact Management Database
Centris is a versatile database application designed to organize and manage contacts efficiently across multiple channels and regions. It serves as a centralized repository, allowing you to categorize and store essential attributes for each contact. These attributes can be seamlessly integrated with other applications for marketing purposes, enabling targeted and personalized outreach. Centris streamlines the…
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