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    Posts by Cameron Laird, Technical Writer at Microsoft

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    Why GitHub Actions is invaluable for devs 

    13/04/2022
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      By Cameron LairdTechnical Writer at Microsoft

    Cameron looks at GitHub Actions, which makes it easy to automate all your software workflows….Read more

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    Why developers need to look beyond code 

    01/04/2022
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      By Cameron LairdTechnical Writer at Microsoft

    Cameron takes a look at how it’s not just code and software that needs to update and change….Read more

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    Themes in reliable computing  

    01/04/2022
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      By Cameron LairdTechnical Writer at Microsoft

    Cameron takes a look at how trust in our computations is increasingly a requirement, and how commercial sectors can learn from those who think about it on a daily basis….Read more

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    It’s a great time for programmers to learn low-code 

    04/02/2022
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      By Cameron LairdTechnical Writer at Microsoft

    Low-code/no-code techniques have enormous potential, particularly when bolstered by artificial intelligence (AI). Cameron takes a look at its history, and why it’s a great time to learn….Read more

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    Computing is at the centre of the biggest news of 2021 

    30/12/2021
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      By Cameron LairdTechnical Writer at Microsoft

    Cameron shines a light on how we adjust our workflows and “soft skills” to make the best way forward in a new world….Read more

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