On enterprise IT, mainframes, and making complex systems simple(r).

Recent posts:

  • Automation: From Repetition to Engineering
    I often realize I’m doing repetitive tasks that could easily be automated. Money transfers, reminders, invoices-these are simple, low-effort activities that don’t deserve to consume my time. Every time this happens, I tell myself, “I should automate this to save time and mental effort.” And yet, somehow, I don’t. I tell myself I have no… Read more: Automation: From Repetition to Engineering
  • The Cathedral Effect: Designing Engineering Spaces for Creativity and Focus
    In software engineering, as in many creative and technical fields, the environment shapes how we think and work. An intriguing psychological phenomenon known as the Cathedral Effect offers valuable insights into how physical and virtual workspaces can be designed to optimize both high-level creativity and detailed execution. What Is the Cathedral Effect? The Cathedral Effect… Read more: The Cathedral Effect: Designing Engineering Spaces for Creativity and Focus
  • zopen community – open source tools for Z
    I must shamefully admit I was not aware of the zopen community initiative before it recently became part of the Open Mainframe project. The zopen community provides a great set of open source tools ported for Z. Such as the dos2unix utility I wrote about earlier here.
  • dos2unix on z/OS
    On z/OS UNIX, the dos2unix utility is not included. You can achieve similar functionality using other tools available on z/OS UNIX, such as sed or tr. These tools can be used to convert DOS-style line endings (CRLF) to Unix-style line endings (LF). For example, you can use sed to remove carriage return characters: Or you… Read more: dos2unix on z/OS
  • The 4 Eyes Principle
    Another principle today. In the realm of software development, the four-eyes principle dictates that an action can only be executed when it is approved by two individuals, each providing a unique perspective and oversight. This principle is designed to safeguard against errors and misuse, ensuring the integrity and quality of the software. The four eyes… Read more: The 4 Eyes Principle
  • System Z Enthusiasts Discord
    Quick one. Just joined the System Z Enthusiasts Discord community. They are a pretty awesome group.

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