How many Slack channels do you have at your company? Whatever your guess is, it’s probably more. Now imagine all the mind-tickling articles that you’ve missed somewhere in the maze of all those channels. It’s a pity, right? We thought so too. But with the help of a little custom emoji, we gathered them into one channel: brainsauce. 

The goal of brainsauce? To share knowledge through our entire company, ranging from tech-specific tips & tricks all the way to industry-wide trends. Anything goes. But we don’t want to keep our favorite reads from you. That’s why we hand-picked our five most brainsaucy articles from the past few months for you to enjoy. Dig in!

‍#1 Building for the 99% developers

For whom? Well… 99% of software developers, obviously.  

TL;DR: Time to talk about the huge gap between what “developer-influencers” are talking about, and the daily reality of most developers. In this article, the author tries to improve the developer experience by debunking myths and embracing truths. 

‍#2 Giving a damn about accessibility

For whom? Product designers who want to double down on inclusive design.

TL;DR: “Inaccessible products are broken products. The first step to fix them is to give a damn.” UX Collective released this incredibly hands-on guide on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. From their conviction that every designer should know the basics of inclusive design, they listed tons of accessibility tips in 4 concise chapters. Your next e-book for your nightstand? 

‍#3 Estimate how many people using your website might be disabled

For whom? Anyone (with a website)

TL;DR: Nothing to read here. Just a quick reality-check of how many people with a disability visit your website. If you still need a reason to make your website inclusive, this should be a convincer. 

‍#4 Why your form only needs one field

For whom? UX-minded people

TL;DR: The title says it all. A two-minute plea why your fill-out form should only have one text field for your full name. Not only for user-friendly reasons but also because not every culture works with a first and last name. 

‍#5 Flutter is better than React Native…in all the ways that don’t matter.

For whom? Flutter lovers, React Native haters… or vice versa. 

TL;DR: Yes, the title is clickbait. But at least the author admits it! And we must say, the full article gives a pretty nuanced read about picking Flutter of React Native for your next digital adventure.  

‍Podcast Bonus: Babbage: Artificial intelligence enters its industrial age

For whom? Anyone with an opinion about the future of AI & ML. Or even anyone who hasn’t. 

TL;DR: Go for a walk and listen to why Foundation Models - like GPT3, Dall-E2 or LaMDA - could end up having an economic impact similar to that of electricity, and why the emerging technology is also proving so controversial. 

Enjoy the brainsauce!

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