# behaviour Published articles for behaviour. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## What Made Maddy Run DevFeed: [What Made Maddy Run]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2017-11-11T21:58:29Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Sports](), [digital](), [context]() Tags: [behaviour](), [book](), [case-studies](), [case-study](), [digital](), [running](), [sports]() ### AI overview A review of Kate Fagan's book What Made Maddy Run, which reconstructs Madison Holleran's suicide through digital media and examines the pressures she faced as a student-athlete transitioning from high school to the University of Pennsylvania. ### Source excerpt Unveiling the hidden struggles behind a perfect facade. ## Dealing With Murphy's Law at upday. DevFeed: [Dealing With Murphy's Law at upday.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Nicola Miotto (nicola@upday.com) Published: 2017-07-24T04:39:55Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Upday]() Topics: [resiliency](), [Android](), [App](), [Back end](), [Front end](), [samsung](), [User experience (UX)](), [Users]() Tags: [android](), [app](), [architecture](), [backend](), [behaviour](), [collaboration](), [devices](), [errors](), [frontend](), [outage](), [resiliency](), [samsung](), [service](), [settings]() ### AI overview The article discusses the architecture of upday's Android news app, focusing on resiliency and robustness around the personalized My News feature. It also explains the app's news streams and the service-level agreement severity levels used to respond to incidents. ### Source excerpt In this blog post we will provide a few insights on the architecture of the upday news app (both backend and frontend), focusing on the work that has been put on the resiliency and robustness of the components around the My News feature. upday & Samsung Before digging into the technicalities, it's worth to spend a few words on what upday is and which responsabilities we have towards our stake holders. The App upday is a fruit of a collaboration between Axel Springer and Samsung. The end result is a news application for Android, pre-installed as the default news-app on most of the Samsung devices (S7, S8, A series etc). The one purpose of the application is to deliver relevant news content to the users. The goal is achieved by means of the two news streams that the app provides: Top News: this section is an editorial curated news stream, whose titles and headlines are manually crafted by a team of editors (in each of the available countries). It's supposed to provide the user with all the relevant news of the moment, independently from taste and preferences. My News: this is the "machine curated" news stream, generated by a swarm of super intelligent cyber beings enslaved to our will. Or at least that's how business sometimes likes to sell it. The important thing is that this stream is personalized based on the user explicit feedback and settings and behaviour. SLA With Samsung Collaborations with big players come always at a cost. For the engineering team at upday this cost is the Service Level Agreement that we need to commit to. So, when a problem with the service occurs, it's categorized in a specific severity level that also defines then the actions to take. These are, in Layman's terms, the 4 severity levels of our SLA: Severity 4: An Error affecting non- upday 's Services with little or no Users impact. More concisely: no one cares. It's hit once a single third-party picture wouldn't load, for instance. Severity 3: Errors that causes degradation of the UX. Lik ## Learn Better - book notes DevFeed: [Learn Better - book notes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2017-05-22T04:25:28Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Learning](), [Programming]() Tags: [behaviour](), [book](), [learning](), [notes](), [practical](), [skills]() ### AI overview Book notes on Learn Better by Ulrich Bosner, focusing on the ideas that learning is an improvable skill and a generative activity. The article recommends active practices such as taking notes, summarizing, explaining concepts, using practice quizzes, setting goals, and deliberate practice. ### Source excerpt Unlock your learning potential: Practical tips for mastering any skill. ## How I read job postings DevFeed: [How I read job postings]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2015-06-17T23:40:02Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Job](), [Programming](), [Programming language]() Tags: [behaviour](), [job](), [job-hunt](), [programming](), [programming-language](), [work]() ### AI overview The author explains that they screen job postings first for familiar or enjoyable programming languages and technologies, and for remote work or a convenient location. If either condition fails, they stop reading; if both pass, they consider the role a genuine opportunity. ### Source excerpt Decoding the programmer's job hunt: It's simpler than you think! ## My setup: Hardware DevFeed: [My setup: Hardware]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2013-12-07T23:46:58Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Hardware](), [pc](), [cpu](), [ASUS](), [Linux](), [Nvidia](), [monitor](), [keyboard](), [Wi-Fi](), [Programming](), [Ethernet](), [webcam]() Tags: [asus](), [behaviour](), [cpu](), [desktop](), [dual-screen](), [ethernet](), [hardware](), [keyboard](), [linux](), [monitor](), [nvidia](), [setup](), [video]() ### AI overview A programmer describes a personal hardware and office setup, including desks, an Aeron chair, dual ASUS monitors, a desktop PC, an SSD, Linux-compatible graphics hardware, networking equipment, audio devices, a webcam, and input devices. ### Source excerpt "Geek chic: A witty tour of one programmer's hardware setup." ## Co-located teams are a business risk DevFeed: [Co-located teams are a business risk]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2013-05-27T22:53:22Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [structure](), [IRC]() Tags: [behaviour](), [business](), [hidden](), [productivity](), [remote](), [teams]() ### AI overview The article argues that co-locating valuable team members creates a business continuity risk because illness can remove several people from work at the same time. It recommends structuring work environments to reduce the impact of sickness. ### Source excerpt Sneezes, not buses: The hidden threat to your team's productivity. ## Tools for Change, Social Change Conference 1995 notes DevFeed: [Tools for Change, Social Change Conference 1995 notes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2012-10-23T04:31:24Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Tool](), [Statistics]() Tags: [behaviour](), [conference](), [influence](), [notes](), [opinion](), [summary](), [tools]() ### AI overview Notes from a 1995 Social Change Conference describe how marketing, media advocacy, and behavior-change techniques can support progressive social change. The notes cover social products, audience focus, policy advocacy, compelling visuals, human-focused statistics, and simple advertising messages. ### Source excerpt Harnessing the power of marketing for positive social change. ## Optimize for motivation: Post on Lincoln Loop's blog DevFeed: [Optimize for motivation: Post on Lincoln Loop's blog]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2012-06-15T16:15:05Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [optimize]() Tags: [behaviour](), [blog](), [flow](), [intrinsic-motivation](), [lincolnloop](), [motivation](), [optimize](), [post](), [psychology](), [remote]() ### AI overview An opinion article about intrinsic motivation, flow, and the limits of coercion, framed around understanding motivation when working remotely with a client. ### Source excerpt Excited to have my first post on Lincoln Loop's blog, about intrinsic motivation, flow, and why you don't find cats in offices: When your client is hundreds of miles away, but your bed only three feet, it helps to understand motivation. The first thing to understand about motivation is that it's not something you do to someone. That's called coercion. With enough power you can make anyone do almost anything, but you can't make them want to; and typically ... ## DjangoCon 2011: Psychology for your webapp DevFeed: [DjangoCon 2011: Psychology for your webapp]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2011-09-26T16:32:07Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Web app](), [Users]() Tags: [applying](), [behaviour](), [conference](), [lightning](), [model](), [post](), [psychology](), [socialpsychology](), [talk](), [users]() ### AI overview A brief report on a five-minute DjangoCon 2011 lightning talk presenting a model for applying psychology insights to web application users. The page also points readers to the talk's slides and video. ### Source excerpt I got to do a 5min lightning talk at DjangoCon 2011 in Portland. The full slides are in the BarCamp post. I'm presenting a model for applying insights from psychology to your webapp users. Psychology for your Webapp on blip.tv - scroll to 15:45 for start of my talk. ## Hostage Negotiation 101 DevFeed: [Hostage Negotiation 101]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2011-09-18T20:24:18Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [trust](), [saving]() Tags: [behaviour](), [book](), [friendly](), [negotiation](), [society](), [strategy](), [things](), [time](), [trust]() ### AI overview A summary of Gary Noesner's memoir about hostage negotiation, covering peaceful surrender, exclusive communication, environmental control, calm listening, organizing demands, and building trust. ### Source excerpt Negotiating lives: Insights from an FBI hostage negotiator's memoir. ## No managers, no meetings: Why working from home is so much more productive DevFeed: [No managers, no meetings: Why working from home is so much more productive]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2010-12-20T22:09:08Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [meetings]() Tags: [behaviour](), [meetings](), [office](), [productivity](), [work](), [working-from-home]() ### AI overview The article argues that working from home can be more productive because employees face fewer disruptive interruptions from managers and meetings. It explains that interruptions break focused work cycles and contrasts the author's greater productivity at home with the office environment. ### Source excerpt "Unlock your productivity: Why work thrives outside the office." ## Psychology for your webapp at BarCamp 2010 DevFeed: [Psychology for your webapp at BarCamp 2010]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2010-11-20T06:15:42Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Web app]() Tags: [behavior](), [behaviour](), [lightning](), [psychology](), [software](), [talk](), [update](), [us]() ### AI overview The article announces a presentation about psychology for web applications at BarCamp Vancouver 2010 and notes that a five-minute version was also presented at DjangoCon US 2011 as a lightning talk. ### Source excerpt Update I also presented a 5 minute version at DjangoCon US 2011, as a lightning talk. Tomorrow morning I will be going to BarCamp Vancouver 2010, and, assuming I get a slot, presenting this: See also my full Behavior Change Toolkit. ## How we know what isn't so, by Thomas Gilovich DevFeed: [How we know what isn't so, by Thomas Gilovich]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2009-11-27T06:27:59Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Math and Logic](), [Mathematics]() Tags: [behaviour](), [book](), [example](), [influence](), [mathematics](), [patterns](), [psychology](), [random](), [reasoning](), [sequences](), [socialpsychology]() ### AI overview Notes on Thomas Gilovich's book How We Know What Isn't So, explaining common reasoning errors and techniques for avoiding them. The article discusses how people misinterpret random data, perceive patterns where none exist, and apply heuristics such as availability and representativeness. ### Source excerpt "Uncover the biases that shape our beliefs" ## Social psychology in sales copy: Good copy writing DevFeed: [Social psychology in sales copy: Good copy writing]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2009-08-26T18:03:35Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [copy](), [email]() Tags: [behaviour](), [copy](), [copywriting](), [email](), [influence](), [marketing](), [psychology](), [socialpsychology](), [writing]() ### AI overview The article examines how investment marketing uses social proof and scarcity to influence readers, arguing that the email makes an emotional appeal without promising concrete results. ### Source excerpt Unmasking the psychology behind investment marketing: a cautionary tale. ## A critique of LinkedIn's purpose as a professional networking service DevFeed: [A critique of LinkedIn's purpose as a professional networking service]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2009-04-14T20:23:47Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [web applications](), [account]() Tags: [behaviour](), [linkedin](), [post](), [tech]() ### AI overview The article questions LinkedIn's value as a professional networking service. It argues that its stated benefits--staying informed about contacts and industry, finding people and knowledge, and managing a professional identity--do not clearly justify the service, especially for technology recruitment and online identity. ### Source excerpt "Breaking up with LinkedIn: A professional's guide to digital decluttering." ## Host your own Internet DevFeed: [Host your own Internet]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2008-05-20T04:39:20Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Self-hosted](), [Internet](), [Software](), [Wiki](), [Google](), [Linode](), [Python](), [MediaWiki](), [WordPress]() Tags: [behaviour](), [google](), [guide](), [internet](), [linode](), [mediawiki](), [python](), [self-hosted](), [software](), [wordpress]() ### AI overview The article considers replacing hosted services with self-hosted alternatives, covering email, photo galleries, online notes, and mailing lists. It discusses tools such as Postfix, Gallery, a Python wiki, MediaWiki, and Mailman, while noting the operational challenges of spam filtering, backups, and software complexity. ### Source excerpt "From hosted services to self-hosted solutions: A geek's guide to digital independence." ## Timestream: Where does the time go ? DevFeed: [Timestream: Where does the time go ?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2006-04-10T21:08:47Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Software](), [Web](), [free software](), [GNU General Public License]() Tags: [behaviour](), [free-software](), [software](), [summary](), [web]() ### AI overview The article presents Timestream, a free web-based tool for recording daily tasks and reviewing how time is spent. It states that the software is licensed under the GPL and notes that the service was closed as of February 2008. ### Source excerpt Closed ## Managing fatigue during continuous and sustained operations DevFeed: [Managing fatigue during continuous and sustained operations]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2006-01-01T13:59:05Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [maintenance]() Tags: [behaviour](), [blog-post](), [continuous](), [maintenance](), [performance](), [research](), [strategy]() ### AI overview This article explains how sleep loss, disrupted circadian rhythms, and hard work cause fatigue during continuous and sustained operations. It describes fatigue-management practices including short power naps, while noting that cumulative sleep debt eventually overwhelms performance. ### Source excerpt Awake, alert, and ready to tackle the day - a blog post on staying sharp during continuous operations ## Expert perspectives and practical advice on creativity DevFeed: [Expert perspectives and practical advice on creativity]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2005-11-13T10:55:20Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [Learning](), [Job](), [trust]() Tags: [behaviour](), [brain](), [concepts](), [creativity](), [job](), [trust]() ### AI overview The article presents perspectives from researchers, artists, and other experts on creativity. It discusses combining conflicting concepts, leaving one's comfort zone, engaging with unfamiliar subjects, allowing the mind to wander, and trusting ideas to emerge. ### Source excerpt "Embracing Contradictions: The Key to Unleashing Creativity" ## A Productivity System for Gathering, Processing, and Reviewing Tasks DevFeed: [A Productivity System for Gathering, Processing, and Reviewing Tasks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2005-10-23T16:08:05Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [To-Do](), [Process](), [meetings]() Tags: [behaviour](), [book](), [getting-things-done](), [list](), [mail](), [productivity](), [society](), [waiting](), [weekly-review]() ### AI overview This article presents a productivity system inspired by David Allen's Getting Things Done. It explains how to gather tasks and reminders, process them into categories such as a calendar or actions list, and maintain the system through daily checks and a weekly review. ### Source excerpt Streamlining productivity: a system inspired by "Getting Things Done". ## Decider Protocol DevFeed: [Decider Protocol]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Graham King Published: 2005-10-23T16:07:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Graham King]() Topics: [decision-making](), [implementation]() Tags: [behaviour](), [decision-making](), [implementation]() ### AI overview The Decider Protocol is a formal process for teams to make unanimous decisions efficiently. It defines proposal and voting steps, including yes, no, and support-it votes, and explains how proposals are accepted, rejected, or revised based on the vote. ### Source excerpt Unanimous decisions made easy with the Decider Protocol