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Thoughts, experiences and ideas from the people at KRS. Exploring the changing world of software, technology, business and the people behind it. From practical lessons in engineering to bigger questions about how we work, think and build.

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People at KRS enjoying lunch Careers & Culture

27 June 2016 · KRS

Job Shadowing at KRS

Curious about coding careers? Join KRS for a day of job shadowing and experience software development in action. Open to future interns!

Abstract image of a spreadsheet on a laptop. Training & Facilitation

11 May 2016 · KRS

When Text-to-Columns Fails

Excel’s Text-to-Columns can fix issues with full names like “van der Merwe” using custom formulas and Name Manager.

Statue of a unicorn Opinion Pieces

10 May 2016 · Lor Steyn

Product Owner Unicorns

A product owner is the primary link between business and developers. The concept is as awesome - and potentially unattainable - as a unicorn

KRS internship team 2016 Careers & Culture

15 March 2016 · Ayesha Bagus

KRS Internship Programme 2016

Learn how the 2016 KRS Internship Programme helped aspiring developers bridge the gap between education and real-world software development.

Screenshot of the KRS I'm Bored App KRS News

3 March 2016 · KRS

I’m Bored bites the Apple

The I’m Bored app by KRS launches on iOS to help parents find family-friendly events. Available just in time for the holidays.

Illustration of a team holding hands, climbing a mountain with the leader in front holding a flag. Opinion Pieces

1 October 2015 · KRS

The Case against Non-Technical Managers

Should IT departments be run by non-technical managers? Here's why technical leadership is essential for effective software development teams.

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