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Critical Thinking (Photo Credit: eSchool News) Some people think developing “critical thinking” capability is really critical. By following proper approaches and practices, it is easy to develop. In this article, we try to explore what “critical thinking” really means and how we can develop it. What does “Critical Thinking” mean? Critical thinking is the ability to: analyze information objectively, evaluate evidence logically, identify assumptions and biases, and make reasoned decisions instead of reacting emotionally or blindly accepting information. In modern work and life, critical thinking matters more than memorization. It involves actively questioning assumptions, recognizing biases, and synthesizing information rather than accepting claims at face value. ...

Resume/CV Writing (Photo Credit: Naukri.com) A software engineering CV/Resume is not just a document listing technologies and job history. It is a marketing document that should answer one core question: “Why should this engineer be interviewed?” So, understanding the characteristics of a effective Resume is equally important to understanding the company and role you are going to interview for. Why Does a Great Resume Matter? A great resume matters because it acts as: ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 16: Software Design Patterns and Principles - Part 16 (Template Method Design Pattern) Object Oriented Design (Photo Credit: Coding Ninjas) What is OOD (Object-Oriented Design)? Object-Oriented Design (OOD) is the process of designing a system by breaking it down into objects (classes) that interact with each other to solve a problem. In Simple Terms, OOD is the modeling of real-world problems using objects, behaviors, and relationships. ...

STEER Leadership Model (Photo Credit: Dallas Innovates) On September 14-15, 2025, I participated in a 2-day-long workshop titled “bKash Leadership Excellence Program: S.T.E.E.R. to the Future” with Quazi M. Ahmed, organized by b-academy, and the learning partner was Quazi Consultants. I would love to share my learning and takeaways from this workshop. Please note: not all the following things were discussed in the workshop as it was presented. I am trying to present based on my own learnings and understanding. So let’s start… ...

How to Win Friends and Influence People Book (Photo Credit: uniathena) Book Introduction “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a timeless self-help classic that teaches practical techniques for improving communication, building relationships, and influencing others positively—both in personal and professional life. Instead of theory, it focuses on human psychology and real-life social behavior. About Author(s) Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was an American writer, lecturer, and developer of self-improvement courses. He was a pioneer in personal development & communication skills and was focused on public speaking, salesmanship, and interpersonal skills. He founded Dale Carnegie Training, still active globally. His teachings are based on practical observation of human behavior, not only academic theory. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948). ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 25: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 25 (Docker Networking With Help Of Linux Namespace) DevOps Build Tools (Photo Credit: Unsplash) Story: Rasel observed some of his junior software developer colleagues limited to an IDE. This means they were skilled at writing code and running it with a single click of the IDE’s run button. But they didn’t know how the code was built on the server side. They should know beyond the IDE, as the server has no IDE or run buttons at all. So Rasel decided to assist them in understanding the build tools, how they work, and their importance. ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 24: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 24 (Docker Compose & Docker Swarm Hands On) Part 26: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 26 (Build Tools and Its Necessity) DevOps Docker Networking (Photo Credit: Unsplash) Story: Rasel learned the fundamentals of native Docker, Docker Compose, and Docker Swarm. And by doing so, he solved the consistency and ‘it works on my machine’ issues in his daily development life. ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 23: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 23 (Docker Hands On) Part 25: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 25 (Docker Networking With Help Of Linux Namespace) DevOps Docker Compose & Docker Swarm (Photo Credit: Unsplash) Story: Pure Docker is useful for running a simple standalone application or service. But real-world projects are not always as straightforward and simple as they appear. During development, we constantly require multiple dependencies or services to function, such as a database, cache, message broker, and so on. Rasel realized we needed something to solve this problem. Rasel was looking for a solution that was capable of handling multiple container bootstrapping. And guess what? Rasel discovered that Docker Compose is the solution. That’s why, Rasel decided to learn Docker Compose and Docker Swarm in detail. ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 22: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 22 (Introduction of Containerization Tool Docker) Part 24: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 24 (Docker Compose & Docker Swarm Hands On) DevOps Docker Containerization (Photo Credit: Unsplash) Story: Understanding what containerization is, why it is necessary, and how it works is critical before delving into Docker or any other container tools (like: podman, containerd etc.). Rasel wanted to go hands-on with Docker after understanding these concepts. So, as planned, Rasel begins with the Docker architecture and basic commands that needs for his day-to-day development. And gradually move to the advanced concepts of Docker. ...

Other Parts of This Series: Part 20: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 20 (Hands On Networking Commands, Practically Connect The Theory) Part 23: DevOps - Step By Step Learning : Part 23 (Docker Hands On) DevOps Docker Containerization (Photo Credit: Unsplash) Story: Rasel felt more comfortable and confident after learning the fundamentals. Now he thought it was time to start learning DevOps tools. But where should he start? There are numerous tools that are commonly used in DevOps practice. Then he made the decision to start with Docker. Because as a software engineer he faced numerous challenges when installing, running, and building software and its dependencies. And the well-known issue “It works on my machine” always arises. As far as he knew, Docker, or container technology, solved this type of problem. That is why he decided to learn containerization first. ...