First Edition

Bolivia

Febrero 2024
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¿Who are we?
We are 6 Encorians that will work every month to bring you the latest news, information, and info in our
industry. You Will have interesting articles, fun games, and important reminders from our office. Yes, we write,
but we also edit, so if you would like to join us in writing an article, JOIN US! It Will be very exciting for us to
have you partake in this initiative.

Our team:

Sergio Terán Diego Condorena Harold Mejía

Sergio is a systems Commonly referred to as

Diego likes to code and look
engineer, graduated from Harold, serves as a QA
for solutions. He thinks
UCB, La Paz. He has 5 years of experience Tester at Encora. With
anyone can grow when working on a team. His
working as a software developer, in which he over two years in the development industry, he
main strength is front-end development, but
participated in the development of different has played a pivotal role in numerous
throughout his career he became a full stack
projects using modern technologies. He has successful projects as a Manual QA Tester.
developer. In his free time, he likes to go to
been working with Encora since April 2023. Outside of work, he enjoys hitting the gym and
the gym and play with his dog.
One of his hobbies is to read and to be indulging in video games.
updated on tech news.

Johan Zerna Jorge Llanque Miguel Hurtado

Johan has over 3 years at Known as Mike, he is a Senior

Jorge is a Software
Encora, contributing as a Software Engineer at
Engineer with a deep
software developer and Encora. With over 10 years
passion for web
tech lead in successful projects that raised of experience in the
development. His current focus lies in cloud
millions of users around the world. Johan development industry. He is passionate about
computing, where he excels in creating high-
invests his extra time traveling everywhere, continuous growth and always on the lookout
quality software products. He finds inspiration
taking photos, running and swimming. Follow to enhance his skills and keep up with
in the soothing melodies of chill music while
him: @johanzerna emerging technologies. He enjoys playing
working and has a fondness for mechanical
video games, composing songs and playing
keyboards.
the guitar. He is married and has two cats.

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The influence of AI in software development
Artificial intelligence is transforming software development in many
aspects. A lot of companies have already introduced AI-enabled
features, but the potential of AI extends beyond feature level. Poised to
become the backbone of most, if not all, SaaS solutions, machine
learning and AI models are set to drive ongoing enhancements across
a range of business processes. AI should be considered the base of a
new approach to development.

The delivery of software will change into a utility. The repetitive programming tasks that used to demand
significant effort for marginal gains will now occur seamlessly, clearing the backlog of high-value innovations
and additions. Programmers won't be replaced, rather software developers will unleash their full potential.

In addition, we will start seeing a shift from design thinking to platform thinking. As the software development
will be fueled by AI, exploration and learning will be crucial. Rather than being focused on results, software
design will be focused on goals. While agile methodology has been one of the most chosen by development
teams, very few of them have truly realized continuous delivery. With software delivery teams using AI,
genuine agility will become a reality. intelligent automation will enable teams to maintain a continuous flow
of changes.

Finally, AI will affect some software development roles. Business analysts will no longer be writing user
stories, requirements, or acceptance criteria. Instead, AI will generate all this information and they only will
validate it. Designers will only guide AI in designing user interfaces and user experiences. Software architects
will power AI to build systems to guide code standards and development processes. Finally, with AI-
generated software, extensive testing will be imperative, test architects will need to design complex tech
architectures, as automating user tests will not be enough.

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Tech Pulse
The Rabbit R1’s Large Action Model Transforms the AI Landscape

Discover the Rabbit R1, an AI-powered gadget that learns from you. With a
unique OS and versatile features, it’s the future of app interaction. Trustworthy
and user-friendly, it’s a game-changer.

Read more:

https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/9/24030667/rabbit-r1-ai-action-model-
price-release-date
https://www.rabbit.tech/

Unleash Your Creativity with GPTs

ChatGPT introduces GPTs, a revolutionary feature that allows you to create

custom versions of ChatGPT. Tailor them to your needs, share with others,
and even earn from their popularity. Additionally, the GPT Store helps you
discover useful and popular custom versions of ChatGPT.

Read More:

https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts

https://openai.com/blog/introducing-the-gpt-store

Code Management Dilemma: Monorepo vs. Multi-repo

A guide that explores the choice between Monorepo and Multi-repo strategies
in code repository management. The article provides expert
recommendations from real-world experience, aiding developers in making
informed decisions.

Read more:

https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/agile-engineering-
practices/monorepo-vs-multirepo

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Managing Stress
Soft Skills
In today's world, stress has become a ubiquitous topic of discussion, and this is especially pronounced in the
tech industry. The primary reason for this is the need to juggle numerous tasks and interact with a multitude
of individuals simultaneously.
This article aims to provide you with alternatives for managing stress, a crucial skill that is highly sought after
by IT tech recruiters. As recruiters seek individuals who can effectively navigate high-stress situations, we
will explore strategies to help you stand out in the competitive tech sector.

RECOGNIZING STRESS

It is crucial to acknowledge when you are experiencing

stress, as this awareness can enhance your capacity to
effectively cope with it. Keep in mind the following points:
- Stress is a common and natural response. Experiencing
symptoms is fully normal.
- The degree of stress varies from one individual to another.
- The fundamental step towards conquering stress lies in
recognizing its symptoms.

ADDRESSING STRESS EFFECTIVELY

Always seek out strategies to navigate and resolve the situation. The following graphic outlines a series of
steps to guide you on the path toward resolving the issue.

Acknowledge Explore Implement the Chosen

and Identify Solutions and Solutions and Establish
Stress Triggers Create a Achievable Timelines
Comprehensive
In conclusion, if you have the ability to handle your stress. You will be able to reduce the workload in many
cases. You will have balance in your life and avoid bad decisions at a critical moment in your work or any
situation. Ultimately, the decision to overcome stress is up to you. Trust in yourself and your abilities,
everything has a solution.

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Pragmatic Developer Principles
This article is greatly inspired by “The Pragmatic Programmer”
book written by Andrew Hunt.

A pragmatic programmer detects and fixes issues in the code without waiting for users to notice them.
Whenever possible, they leave comments to show that they are keeping an eye on the code, even if they don’t
have time to address the issues immediately.

Orthogonal Systems: A well-designed system is characterized by having database code that is orthogonal to
the user interface. The goal is to create autonomous, independent components with a single purpose.
Decoupled Code: When designing bridges, we aim for rigidity and

maintaining their shape. But when designing software, we expect to

modify, we seek flexibility rather than rigidity.

Avoid Programming by Chance: The key is to always be aware of what

you’re doing. Code should not be written blindly, as understanding why it works is essential to understand
why it fails. We should test not only our code but also our assumptions.

Automated Testing: Pragmatic programmers differ in their approach to testing. They are determined to

uncover defects before others, avoiding the embarrassment of users discovering them later. In a good
project, test code may outweigh production code in volume.

Teamwork: Trust in the team is essential to foster creativity and

collaboration. Instead of resorting to weak excuses, a pragmatic
programmer offers solutions and options. When faced with a
question for which they have no answer, they take responsibility for
finding it rather than saying “I don’t know”.

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Benefits
Enjoy the Warm Season!
As the warmer days approach, we would like to remind you of the fantastic partnerships we have in place for
you:

CoWork Café - Cala Cala (CBBA)

• Enjoy a 10% discount on the entire menu.

• Don't forget our special offers: 2 special cappuccinos for 35 Bs. or 2 frozen cappuccinos for
40 Bs.
• A perfect spot to grab a refreshing cup of coffee or get some work done in a relaxed
atmosphere. Located at Huallparimachi Street #1785.

BCP Coffee (CBBA – LP - SCZ)

• Discounts that range from 5% to 15% on all BCP Coffee products and services, provided the payment is made
with the Bank’s card.
• La Paz: San Miguel, Gabriel René Moreno Street.
• Cochabamba: Fidel Anze Street #1016 almost corner of Eudoro Galindo Street, Fidel Anze South Sidewalk.
• Santa Cruz: Equipetrol District. Av. San Martin N70 between Lugones Street and Alfonsina Storni.

Remember, these discounts are exclusive for our team, so don't miss out! A refreshing drink or a special
breakfast is just what you need to beat the heat. Stay refreshed and take advantage of our partnerships!

You can review all the benefits through this link: CSA - BENEFITS

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