Why a Blockchain? Many people ask it, some Experts see it as the new golden hammer for all database tasks. Blockchain is a synonym of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). A DLT-System has three main components, the Ledger (Blockchain, technical a chained list), consensus algorithms, and distribution. Distribution makes it safe against manipulation; every participation holds […]
Burnt, can a star chef act agile?
It is challenging to explain agile or lean methods to customers or outsiders. In the agile environment, many examples and metaphors from software development dominate. In lean, many examples are from industrial production, especially Toyota. Story In the movie Burnt, the main character John Adam went through an agile transformation. John Adam is a talented […]
Clean Agile
Between years, I was finally able to get into Clean Agile by Robert C. Martin. Uncle Bob impressively describes the history of agile software development. From its beginnings at the signing of the agile manifesto until today. The book is an excellent practical summary of twenty years of agile development that provides background and context […]
Clean Code, by Robert C. Martin
I love books by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob). His books, like Clean Code and the idea of Software Craftsmanship, have deeply influenced me. As a recap of the book, I heard six lessons. Uncle Bob has a very energetic presentation style, and the lessons contain many practical examples. The lectures will cover topics like […]
Wire IoT devices
Smart environments use a lot of servers, containers, and devices. Sometimes you need a lightweight system to connect and monitor these devices. IoT devices offer multiple open systems, but how can you wire them? Node-Red [1] is an open-source system based on NodeJS that fulfills this requirement. IBM initialed Node-Red. One year ago, I was […]
NextCloud on Raspberry Pi
Last year I decided to test Nextcloud [1] on a Raspberry Pi II. Before this installation, I had gained experience with ownCloud on the Raspberry Pi. However, I found the setup of the webserver, database and in-memory cache and message broker complicated. As a solution, I found NextCloudPi [2]. NextCloudPi provides virtual machines and docker […]
Impact Podcast
Fascinated about IMPACT_TALK Podcast. Topics are Circular Economy, Hydrogen, and Start-Ups. In my opinion, DLT systems (blockchain) can solve many problems of the circular economy. E.g., invoicing and accounting operations, deposit systems, product or raw material supply chain transparency (A trusted Database for Systems Boundaries). https://impact-festival.earth/#podcast
Block52
Block52 is one of mine favorites podcast around the blockchain community. Every podcast covers exciting and fascinating topics from finance and industry. Experts like Katharina Gehra, Prof. Dr. Philipp Sander, and Philipp Schulden issues Block52. https://www.block52.digital/
Blockchain Revolution – Courses
As a recap of “The Blockchain Revolution” and “Financial Services Revolution: How Blockchain Is Transforming Money, Markets, and Banking,” I do some Coursera courses. The courses give a profound insight into the books with additional material. Yesterday I started to work through the third book of the Blockchain Research Insitute, “Supply Chain Revolution: How Blockchain […]
Generate electricity yourself
An honorary german article, for the Association of Founders and Self-Employed Germany (VGSD e.V.). – The report covers the possibilities of self-power generation for small and medium-sized companies in Germany. We are using the example of a fictitious photovoltaic plant by Koblenz. Financial and regulatory issues will explain by an investment calculation. The report considers […]
Der Blockchain Faktor (Book)
This book describes in thirteen chapters the possibilities of DLT systems. Experts wrote each chapter. After “The Blockchain Revolution by (Tapscott & Tapscott)” it is my second favorite introduction book to Distribute Ledger Technology. Prof. Dr. Philipp Sander is a proven expert for DLT of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (“Der Blockchain Faktor, ISBN-13: 978-3750415409”).