What’s the future of web content management?

In about 3 months I’m celebrating 10 years as a member on drupal.org. That’s about when I started my professional career as a freelance web developer. It’s been such a great ride, Drupal and our community have truly changed my life. It’s been fascinating to be part of an industry that has changed an incredible amount over this time. In this post I’ll take a look how things have changed and what the future might look like. Continue reading “What’s the future of web content management?” →

Should developers be responsible for potentially harmful software?

With the recent news concerning the arrest of Marcus Hutchins — the security researchers who stopped the biggest-ever ransomware attack — I’ve been thinking (more than usual) about the ethics of software development. But before we go into that, who’s Marcus Hutchins and what did he really do? Continue reading “Should developers be responsible for potentially harmful software?” →

Securing your digital home – part 1: overview

Your own digital privacy and security is incredibly important these days. So many aspects of our day-to-day life rely on digital services. I don’t think you would ever leave the door unlocked to your home while you’re away, leave you bedroom window blinds open while you’re sleeping or broadcast your private conversations over speakers on the street outside. Nevertheless, this is metaphorically what’s happening to most people’s digital homes when appropriate care is not taken. In this blog post series we will cover things you can do to better protect your digital home. Continue reading “Securing your digital home – part 1: overview” →