# Covid-19 Published articles for Covid-19. 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 I worry about with AI DevFeed: [What I worry about with AI]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Emmanuel Goossaert Published: 2026-09-03T19:56:54Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Code Capsule]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [Software Engineering](), [trust]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-ai-isolation-llm-loneliness](), [covid-19](), [critical-thinking](), [dopamine-loops](), [isolation](), [llm](), [loneliness](), [mental-health](), [relationships](), [self-awareness](), [society](), [technology]() ### AI overview A personal reflection on how AI and addictive technology may weaken human empathy, relationships, and appreciation of in-person connection. The author argues that AI may eventually automate software engineering once code correctness can be ensured reliably at scale, but is more concerned about loneliness, isolation, and self-absorbed social behavior. ### Source excerpt My reflection on societal isolation amplified by technology and COVID-19, and what to do to foster genuine relationships, critical thinking, and self-awareness to combat loneliness. The post What I worry about with AI first appeared on Code Capsule. ## How Kami scaled from 80M to nearly 2B events per week with ClickHouse DevFeed: [How Kami scaled from 80M to nearly 2B events per week with ClickHouse]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: ClickHouse Published: 2025-05-16T16:16:20Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [ClickHouse Blog]() Topics: [clickhouse](), [data-architecture](), [Databases](), [Scalability](), [Back end](), [Rails](), [SQL]() Tags: [analytics](), [architecture](), [backend](), [clickhouse](), [covid-19](), [data](), [data-architecture](), [migration](), [new-zealand](), [performance](), [postgres](), [remote](), [scale](), [sql]() ### AI overview Kami's event-tracking system grew from about 80 million to nearly 2 billion weekly events during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing its Postgres-based architecture beyond practical limits. The article describes Kami's migration to ClickHouse and the resulting improvements in scalability and query performance. ### Source excerpt "After testing multiple options, we decided ClickHouse was the best solution for our needs and really the only one that could handle our scale." - Jordan Thoms, co-founder and CTO ## Burnout in Software Development - Survey Results 2021 DevFeed: [Burnout in Software Development - Survey Results 2021]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: umer Published: 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Code Ahoy - Articles]() Topics: [Development](), [software-development](), [Software Engineering]() Tags: [article](), [covid-19](), [developer](), [developer-burnout](), [development](), [remote-work](), [software-development](), [stress](), [survey](), [work]() ### AI overview This article presents results from a developer survey examining whether the shift to remote work during COVID-19 worsened burnout. It also explains burnout, its symptoms, and common workplace causes such as excessive workloads, unclear expectations, and insufficient support. ### Source excerpt Burnout is very common in software development. Intense mental focus, heavy workloads, never ending roadmaps, under-staffed teams, unclear targets, and many other factors lead to developer burnout. I have experienced burnout in my career, perhaps twice. Early on, I had mild symptoms and my manager recognized it and helped me manage it. Later, after a very long stretch of working very long hours, 7 days a week on some super unrealistic goals with very little support, I ended up getting a bad case of burnout. It took me weeks to recover from it. When COVID-19 forced remote work shift began in companies, it was a step in the right direction by giving developers the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, I started hearing more and more about burnout. In this article, I will share results of a developer survey we did to explore if COVID-19 is somehow making the burnout situation worse. What is burnout? Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped. It's a result of excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress. In many cases, burnout is related to one's job. Burnout happens when you're overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with life's incessant demands. If it sounds very broad, it actually is. Burnout doesn't have a test that your doctor can prescribe and be certain whether you are suffering from it or not. Regardless, if it's not identified and addressed, it will continue to grow until it grinds you down and become the new normal. When that happens, it is not easy to pull yourself back out. It might take many months or even years to shake it off. Here are some of the common symptoms of burnout: You stop enjoying working on things you used to enjoy and lose motivation for weeks. You feel exhausted or fatigued all or most of the time. You have low energy at work and at home. You struggle to sleep and wake up feeling tired. You don't feel a sense of accomplishment or feel sort of hopeless about results. (The sy ## Why You Cannot Simply Print a Safe mRNA Vaccine DevFeed: [Why You Cannot Simply Print a Safe mRNA Vaccine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-03-30T13:46:36Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [processing]() Tags: [automated](), [biology](), [code](), [covid-19](), [dna](), [future](), [processing](), [quality-control](), [technology]() ### AI overview This post explains why knowing an mRNA vaccine's sequence does not make it possible to print a safe vaccine. Production requires complex biochemical processing, lipid nanoparticle packaging, extensive quality control, and sterile manufacturing. ### Source excerpt Brief post, in response to the many many many technical people that propose to print their own mRNA vaccines "now that the source is out there". I've spent a lot of time individually explaining why this is unlikely to happen any time soon, and I thought it a good idea to explain it here as well. Mountains of details on how the vaccines are actually produced can be found on this awesome page by Jonas Neubert and Cornelia Scheitz. ## The Long(er) road to Devcon DevFeed: [The Long(er) road to Devcon]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Devcon Published: 2021-01-26T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog]() Topics: [Ethereum](), [.NET Conf]() Tags: [announcement](), [covid-19](), [devcon](), [ethereum](), [events](), [ticketing]() ### AI overview The organizers postponed Devcon beyond the planned August 2021 target because the COVID-19 pandemic made it unlikely that attendees from around the world could travel safely. They planned to announce a new date when conditions improved and would later provide ticketing, speaker application, and other event details. ### Source excerpt Friends, In the time since the last Devcon announcement, the state of the Ethereum ecosystem has been electric. We've realized critical milestones on the Eth2 roadmap, as well as countless breakthroughs and major progress by teams across the ecosystem. We are incredibly excited to celebrate these achievements with all... ## The Genetic Code and Proteins of the Other Covid-19 Vaccines DevFeed: [The Genetic Code and Proteins of the Other Covid-19 Vaccines]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-01-12T12:47:18Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Reverse Engineering](), [Code]() Tags: [biology](), [covid](), [covid-19](), [dna](), [proteins](), [research]() ### AI overview The article compares genetic differences among major SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, focusing on mRNA and viral-vector vaccines and how they express modified or unmodified Spike protein. It lists products including BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, CureVac, Oxford/AstraZeneca, Janssen, and Sputnik V. ### Source excerpt Translations: 中文, 日本語 As a followup to Reverse Engineering the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, here is a look at the genetic code behind some of the other vaccines. I recommend at least skimming the earlier post before delving into this one, unless you are already fluent in modified mRNA bases and protein expression mechanics. To get an extremely full background on all vaccine work, I kindly refer you to excellent posts from Derek Lowe and Hilda Bastian. ## Bu yazıda, BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA aşısının kaynak kodunu karakter karakter inceleyeceğiz DevFeed: [Bu yazıda, BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA aşısının kaynak kodunu karakter karakter inceleyeceğiz]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-01-02T07:12:20Z Content type: article Language: tr Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Code](), [Reverse Engineering]() Tags: [articles](), [code](), [covid-19](), [engineering](), [reverse-engineering](), [source]() ### AI overview This Turkish article examines the nucleotide sequence, production process, and information content of the BioNTech/Pfizer BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine, also known as Comirnaty, using a source-code analogy. ### Source excerpt NOT Bu yazı, https://berthub.eu/articles/posts/reverse-engineering-source-code-of-the-biontech-pfizer-vaccine/ adresindeki yazının Türkçe çevirisidir. https://gist.github.com/ugurkoltuk/2f87d8038d4fd42f4c6ad13472966797 Hoşgeldiniz! Bu yazıda, BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA aşısının kaynak kodunu karakter karakter inceleyeceğiz. Bu yazıyı anlaşılırlık ve doğruluk açısından gözden geçiren pek çok insana teşekkür ederim. Tüm hatalar yine de benim hatalarımdır ve hataları hızla bert@hubertnet.nl ya da @bert_hu_bert adreslerinden birine bildirmenizi rica ederim (Çevirmenin notu: çeviri ya da Türkçe dil hatalarını da aşağıdaki yorum bölümünü kullanarak bildirmenizi rica ederim.) Kulağa yanlış geliyor olabilir - sonuçta aşı, kolunuzdan damarınıza enjekte edilen bir sıvı. ## Reverse Engineering Source Code of the Biontech Pfizer Vaccine: Part 2 DevFeed: [Reverse Engineering Source Code of the Biontech Pfizer Vaccine: Part 2]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-31T11:22:03Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Reverse Engineering](), [Code](), [Optimization](), [Algorithm]() Tags: [algorithm](), [code](), [covid-19](), [optimization](), [research](), [reverse-engineering]() ### AI overview This article presents a reverse-engineering challenge focused on the codon optimization used in the BNT162b2 vaccine mRNA. It examines how RNA sequence changes may encode the manufacturer's optimization logic and invites readers to investigate the procedure using vaccine data sourced from a World Health Organization document. ### Source excerpt All BNT162b2 vaccine data on this page is sourced from this World Health Organization document. This is a living page, shared already so people can get going! But check back frequently for updates. Translation: Français / 日本語 In short: the vaccine mRNA has been optimized by the manufacturer by changing bits of RNA from (say) UUU to UUC, and people would like to understand the logic behind these changes. This challenge is quite close to what cryptologists and reverse engineering people encounter regularly. ## Een inkijkje in de broncode van het BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2-vaccin DevFeed: [Een inkijkje in de broncode van het BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2-vaccin]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-29T10:12:20Z Content type: article Language: nl Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Code]() Tags: [code](), [covid-19]() ### AI overview This article examines the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine, also known as BNT162b2, Tozinameran, or Comirnaty. It explains RNA through an analogy with computer memory and discusses the vaccine's storage requirements and information content. ### Source excerpt Vertalingen: ελληνικά / عربى / 中文 / 粵文 / bahasa Indonesia / Català / český / Deutsch / English / Español / Français / עִברִית / עִברִית2 / Hrvatski / Italiano / नेपाली / Polskie / русский / Português. / Română / Markdown for translating Mogelijk ook interessant, en minder technisch: Hoe werken de nieuwe (mRNA) Corona Vaccins, of dit item op BNR waar ik het ook uitleg. De Belgische podcast Nerdland bespreekt deze pagina ook op heel leuke wijze (vanaf minuut 7). ## Een inkijkje in de broncode van het BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2-vaccin DevFeed: [Een inkijkje in de broncode van het BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2-vaccin]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-29T10:12:20Z Content type: article Language: nl Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Code]() Tags: [code](), [covid-19]() ### AI overview This article examines the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine, also known as BNT162b2, Tozinameran, or Comirnaty. It explains the relationship between biological RNA and computer memory and discusses the vaccine's sequence and information content. ### Source excerpt Vertalingen: ελληνικά / عربى / 中文 / 粵文 / bahasa Indonesia / Català / český / Deutsch / English / Español / Français / עִברִית / עִברִית2 / Hrvatski / Italiano / नेपाली / Polskie / русский / Português. / Română / Markdown for translating Mogelijk ook interessant, en minder technisch: Hoe werken de nieuwe (mRNA) Corona Vaccins, of dit item op BNR waar ik het ook uitleg. De Belgische podcast Nerdland bespreekt deze pagina ook op heel leuke wijze (vanaf minuut 7). ## Merekayasa Balik Kode Sumber Vaksin SARS-CoV-2 BioNTech/Pfizer DevFeed: [Merekayasa Balik Kode Sumber Vaksin SARS-CoV-2 BioNTech/Pfizer]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-29T10:12:20Z Content type: article Language: id Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Code](), [digital]() Tags: [code](), [codex](), [covid-19](), [digital](), [dna](), [flash](), [health](), [printer](), [source]() ### AI overview This Indonesian-language article examines the mRNA source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, also identified as BNT162b2, Tozinameran, and Comirnaty. It explains how the digital sequence is used in vaccine production and compares biological DNA and RNA with computer storage and memory. ### Source excerpt (artikel asli ditulis oleh Bert Hubert) Selamat datang! Pada artikel ini, kita akan mengamati kode sumber dari vaksin mRNA BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 berdasarkan ciri-ciri. Saya menghaturkan terima kasih banyak kepada sejumlah besar orang yang meluangkan waktu untuk mempratinjau artikel ini untuk memastikan keterbacaan dan ketepatan. Seluruh kesalahan tetaplah milik saya, namun saya akan dengan senang hati menerima tanggapan Anda segera pada bert@hubertnet.nl atau @bert_hu_bert* Pernyataan ini mungkin agak mengejutkan - vaksin adalah sebuah cairan yang disuntikkan ke lengan. ## Reverse Engineering the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine DevFeed: [Reverse Engineering the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-25T19:12:20Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Reverse Engineering](), [Code](), [digital](), [Disk image]() Tags: [code](), [covid-19](), [reverse-engineering](), [source](), [technology]() ### AI overview An explanatory article examines the character-by-character source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine, also identified as BNT162b2, Tozinameran, and Comirnaty. It describes the 4,284-character digital code, its conversion into DNA during production, and subsequent biological and chemical processing into RNA for the vaccine. ### Source excerpt Translations: ελληνικά / عربى / 中文 (Weixin video, Youtube video) / 粵文 / bahasa Indonesia / český / Català / český / Deutsch / Español / 2فارسی / فارسی / Français / עִברִית / Hrvatski / Italiano / Magyar / Nederlands / 日本語 / 日本語 2 / नेपाली / Polskie / русский / Português / Română / Slovensky / Slovenščina / Srpski / Türk / український / Markdown for translating / Fun video by LlamaExplains / Video version by Giff Ransom ## Dekonstruktion des Programmcodes des BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Impfstoffes DevFeed: [Dekonstruktion des Programmcodes des BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Impfstoffes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-12-25T19:12:20Z Content type: article Language: de Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Code]() Tags: [code](), [computer](), [covid-19]() ### AI overview This article examines the nucleotide sequence of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine, explaining how its digital sequence is converted into DNA and ultimately produced as RNA for inclusion in the vaccine. It uses computer-memory analogies to describe RNA's temporary and fragile nature. ### Source excerpt Willkommen! In diesem Artikel werden wir einen Blick auf den Programmcode des BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Impfstoffes werfen, und zwar Zeichen für Zeichen. Ich möchte Allen danken, die zur Korrektheit und Lesbarkeit dieses Artikels beigetragen haben. Für alle Fehler zeige ich mich trotzdem selbst verantwortlich, und würde von ihnen gern schnellstmöglich hören: Via bert@hubertnet.nl oder @bert_hu_bert Hinweise zur deutschen Übersetzung bitte an f.zahn@mailbox.org oder @zahnstein Nun, diese Worte wirken zunächst etwas verstörend - ein Impfstoff ist eine Flüssigkeit, die in meinen Arm injiziert wird. ## Charley Pride (1934-2020) DevFeed: [Charley Pride (1934-2020)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2020-12-13T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [legacy](), [digital](), [Internet]() Tags: [bias](), [covid-19](), [digital](), [drm](), [legacy]() ### AI overview A personal remembrance of Charley Pride discusses his death from complications of Covid-19 and the DRM-protected edition of one of his albums, including how the protection could be bypassed and the differing prices of album editions. ### Source excerpt Early DRM artist recently passed away. ## Dutch COVID-19 Data Sources & Their Interpretation DevFeed: [Dutch COVID-19 Data Sources & Their Interpretation]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-14T07:04:20Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [data](), [Databases]() Tags: [covid](), [covid-19](), [data](), [database](), [reporting](), [testing]() ### AI overview An overview of Dutch COVID-19 data sources, including RIVM's OSIRIS database, hospital-capacity and hospitalization reporting from LCPS and NICE, and weekly testing updates from the GGDs. It explains why figures from these sources may differ because they track different measures and use different reporting timeframes. ### Source excerpt As the world focuses on the terrible (but improving) Dutch COVID-19 numbers, I also see a lot of people interpreting the numbers badly. But we can hardly blame folks since most data is only described in Dutch. And even in Dutch the descriptions can be very confusing. So here goes. NOTE: Corrections and additional links & sources are very welcome on bert@hubertnet.nl or @bert_hu_bert. The main sources The RIVM is the "Dutch CDC". ## How Dutch COVID-19 Case Growth Changes as More Onset Data Arrives DevFeed: [How Dutch COVID-19 Case Growth Changes as More Onset Data Arrives]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-12T13:23:24Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [data](), [Latency]() Tags: [covid-19](), [data](), [growth](), [latency](), [shows]() ### AI overview An analysis of Dutch COVID-19 case data uses the date of symptom onset to examine daily growth. Because reports arrive after symptoms begin, recent growth estimates can change as more testing data is added. An animation shows how the estimates develop over time using seven-day-smoothed positive test numbers. ### Source excerpt Don't take this too seriously. As part of my coping mechanisms, I try to understand the latest (Dutch) COVID-19 figures. I documented where to get the raw data and what they mean in an earlier post. Please note I am not trying to make any kind of point with this data, not positive, not negative. I have no agenda, please do not read this as me trying to argue things aren't that bad or that they are terrible. ## The Jane Street Interview Process -- 2020 Edition DevFeed: [The Jane Street Interview Process -- 2020 Edition]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Sam DeFabbia-Kane Published: 2020-07-24T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Jane Street]() Topics: [Software Engineering](), [coding](), [Algorithms](), [Simulation]() Tags: [algorithms](), [coding](), [covid-19](), [interview](), [interviewing](), [technical-interview]() ### AI overview Jane Street describes its 2020 software engineering interview process for interns, new graduates, and experienced candidates. The process generally includes a technical phone interview and an onsite interview with two to four technical rounds, conducted by video conference during COVID-19. Technical interviews focus on coding and algorithms problems, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. ### Source excerpt We're busy preparing for our software engineering fall hiring season. Over the years we've done our best to make our interview process more transparent to candidates. While many candidates show up knowing something about what our interviews look like, much of the information floating around on the internet is outdated or wrong. These past few months have also changed a lot about the process as we've adapted to working from home and other effects of COVID-19. ## Vitamin D Research and Potential Implications for COVID-19 DevFeed: [Vitamin D Research and Potential Implications for COVID-19]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-05-30T15:52:44Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [data](), [Internet]() Tags: [biology](), [covid](), [covid-19](), [health](), [opinion](), [public-health](), [research]() ### AI overview This commentary reviews polarized research and expert views on vitamin D, sunlight, and COVID-19. It presents the author's view that avoiding vitamin D deficiency may be important during the pandemic while acknowledging that evidence remains incomplete and contested. ### Source excerpt Welcome to this post, in which we'll be taking a trip through the wild and bumpy ride that has been Vitamin D & sunlight research over the past few decades, and what it might mean for COVID-19. As with my previous post, before any non-specialist attempts to write something on COVID-19, we should wonder: are any actual experts already writing on this, and if not, why not. Enough badly informed stuff has already been published by amateurs that before posting we should be certain we are actually being helpful. ## How qRT-PCR detects COVID-19 genetic material DevFeed: [How qRT-PCR detects COVID-19 genetic material]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-05-22T15:18:33Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [real-time]() Tags: [biology](), [covid-19](), [dna](), [healthcare](), [real-time]() ### AI overview An explainer of qRT-PCR, the laboratory method used to detect specific COVID-19 genetic material in virus tests. ### Source excerpt This post is dedicated to lab technicians everywhere doing the difficult work institutes and hospitals rely on to investigate disease and keep us healthy. Lab work requires high precision, deep understanding, is physically demanding, and can even be dangerous. Although our healthcare systems & universities would come to a grinding halt without lab technicians, they are often almost literally invisible somewhere far away. Thank you all for your hard work! ## 230, or not 230? That is the EARN IT question. DevFeed: [230, or not 230? That is the EARN IT question.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-04-08T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Signal Blog]() Topics: [Encryption](), [End-to-End Encryption](), [Security](), [Internet]() Tags: [covid-19](), [encryption](), [legal](), [privacy](), [security](), [us]() ### AI overview Signal argues that the proposed EARN IT bill could threaten end-to-end encryption and undermine the privacy and security protections its users rely on. The article explains that conditioning Section 230 protection on prescribed practices could make it difficult for Signal and other smaller organizations to operate in the United States. ### Source excerpt Over the past several weeks, Signal traffic has gone through the roof. New users are signing up at unprecedented rates, and we've expanded our server capacity faster than we ever anticipated. It means a lot to us that so many people are relying on Signal during this difficult time. When users check in on their families, share moments of solace, smile with their friends, or discuss sensitive health issues with their doctors, Signal's end-to-end encryption and privacy-preserving technology helps keep this information secure. At a time when more people than ever are benefiting from these protections, the EARN IT bill proposed by the Senate Judiciary Committee threatens to put them at risk. COVID-19 has us sheltering in place, but we cannot quarantine our concerns. Read more... ## Espressif March 2020 Newsletter: COVID-19 Maker Projects and ESP32-Vaquita-DSPG SDK DevFeed: [Espressif March 2020 Newsletter: COVID-19 Maker Projects and ESP32-Vaquita-DSPG SDK]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: John Lee Published: 2020-04-06T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal]() Topics: [Espressif](), [ESP32](), [ESP8266](), [Esp32 S2](), [Internet of things](), [Microcontroller](), [AWS IoT Core](), [SDKs]() Tags: [aws-iot-core](), [blog](), [china](), [community](), [covid](), [covid-19](), [customers](), [development-kit](), [esp32](), [esp8266](), [instagram](), [newsletter](), [partners](), [sdk]() ### AI overview Espressif's March 2020 newsletter discusses the company's return to normal operations in China, ESP32-S2 entering mass production, and maker projects responding to the COVID-19 crisis. It also introduces the ESP32-Vaquita-DSPG development kit and SDK with AWS IoT Core integration, along with ESP8266-based thermometer and distance-monitor projects. ### Source excerpt Hi everyone, As the COVID-19 crisis spreads rapidly all around the world our thoughts are with those who keep fighting the global pandemic. Now that the epicenter of infections has moved westward, we want to send a message of hope from China to all our partners, our customers and our international community of supporters. Things will get better! In China, life is gradually getting back to normal. ## 5 Tips for Managing Remote Engineers & Development - Touchlab DevFeed: [5 Tips for Managing Remote Engineers & Development - Touchlab]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-03-20T16:56:42Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Touchlab | Enterprise Mobile Innovation & Development]() Topics: [Development](), [Software Engineering](), [Mobile](), [code productivity](), [Tech Debt]() Tags: [business](), [covid-19](), [development](), [legacy-code](), [mental-health](), [mobile-engineering](), [productivity](), [refactoring](), [remote](), [software-development](), [tech-debt](), [thoughts](), [work-from-home]() ### AI overview Touchlab shares five practices for managing remote software development during the COVID-19 pandemic: establish a remote-work cadence, document relevant one-to-one conversations, reduce unnecessary interruptions, prioritize outcomes over activity, and use downtime to reduce technical debt through legacy-code refactoring. ### Source excerpt Touchlab is a remote-first software development firm. With COVID-19 forcing 100% WFH policies, we're sharing 5 tips for managing remote software dev. ## covidnearme.org: A local COVID-19 case-tracking website DevFeed: [covidnearme.org: A local COVID-19 case-tracking website]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Fuzzygroup Published: 2020-03-13T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Scott Johnson]() Topics: [Website](), [data](), [GitHub Issues](), [issue tracker]() Tags: [announce](), [covid](), [covid-19](), [covidnearme](), [covidnearme-org](), [data](), [github-issues](), [issue](), [tool](), [web]() ### AI overview The article announces covidnearme.org, a website intended to help users view local COVID-19 case information, bookmark locations, and see a leaderboard of cases. It also describes plans to track metrics such as deaths and recoveries and report bugs through GitHub Issues. ### Source excerpt I'd like to say that I'm happy to announce: https://www.covidnearme.org/ but I'm not. Like a lot of us, nay, most of us, I find the current COVID-19 / Corona virus bothersome if not scary. But the world is what it is and we are better off knowing more about COVID-19 rather than less so I made a tool. What is covidnearme.org? Covnearme.org is a web site which lets you: Easily drill down to where you live. Bookmark a location or location that you care about See a leaderboard of cases BUT WHAT HAPPENED IN THE US ON 3/10? That is apparently the date when Johns Hopkins stopped reporting US level county data and only data at the state level. Yes that means that the US is officially LESS OPEN than China. Let's compare a screenshot between Seattle and Hubei: If you think this is the same bull crap that we do then please use this hashtag when you tweet: #hopkinswheresmylocaldata #Covid_19 Where's the Damn Map? We didn't put one in (yet). I've been using the Hopkins tracker for several weeks now and it gives me a great feel for the global scene but I don't just want global - I want local. And I'm too damn fat fingered to make their map work for me easily. Why Did You Build This? We wanted: The ability to know what's happening near the people we love. The ability to bookmark a location - our homes, our parent's homes, our friends workplaces The ability to know metrics which people aren't posting yet like the death metrics (why the hell is Italy so much higher?) and the recovery metrics (Seattle has a lot of cases but the recovery percentages are pretty good) How Do I Give You Bugs? We have setup a public github repo for this to capture bugs as github issues. Just file an issue and please, please, please give us the url to where you have issues. Goto: https://github.com/fuzzygroup/covdidnearme_bugs/issues Note: If anyone out there in the bug tracking world wants to give us tooling for bugs, contact fuzzygroup at gmail.com Who the Hell Are You? You keep saying we. Who is we? The ## A CEO's Experience During the COVID-19 Crisis -- Part III : Looking Ahead DevFeed: [A CEO's Experience During the COVID-19 Crisis -- Part III : Looking Ahead]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: John Lee Published: 2020-03-07T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal]() Topics: [Espressif](), [Statistics]() Tags: [blog](), [ceo-blog](), [covid](), [covid-19](), [esp-rainmaker](), [esp32](), [espressif](), [experience](), [future](), [japan](), [measurement](), [measurements](), [performance](), [statistics](), [us](), [work]() ### AI overview Espressif CEO Teo Swee Ann provides an update on how COVID-19 has affected the company and discusses the future. The article also reports preliminary results from a high-risk test chip, including improved performance and lower power consumption under limited conditions. ### Source excerpt The COVID-19 situation is developing rapidly, and the CEO of Espressif, Teo Swee Ann, gives a short update of the situation and some considerations of the future. The COVID-19 situation continues to unfold fast and globally. It has reached Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the United States, and on the minds of many is whether COVID-19's advance will be arrested by warmer weather or if a cure or vaccine will be found. [Next page]()