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Personal takes and opinions on the tech industry. Where we share our perspective on what's working, what's broken, and where we're heading.

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Why I'm Starting This Blog and My Hot Take on Africa's Tech Scene

Everyone says African tech is 'the next big thing.' After building systems across the continent, I've realized we need to stop waiting for permission and start building infrastructure that works.

Qentium TeamDec 15, 2024

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The Overrated Best Practice: Why 'Clean Code' Can Be a Trap

Every junior dev is told to write 'clean code' first. But after years in the trenches, I've seen this advice burn out more engineers than it helps. Here's why.

Qentium TeamDec 10, 2024

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Stop Building Features Nobody Asked For

The graveyard of failed products is full of brilliant engineering. Here's how we learned to build what matters instead of what's technically interesting.

Qentium TeamDec 5, 2024

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The Real Cost of Technical Debt (And Why We Keep Taking It)

Technical debt isn't always bad. Sometimes it's the smartest decision you can make. Here's how to tell the difference.

Qentium TeamNov 28, 2024

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Why Enterprise Software Doesn't Have to Be Ugly

B2B software has a design problem. Users deserve better than clunky interfaces wrapped in corporate blue.

Qentium TeamNov 20, 2024