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A Good Change (in Cloud Computing)A good software change has three primary characteristics.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Deciding? Make Sure You’re the Right Person to Do ThatSometimes we make decisions that directly impact other people. Before making these types of decisions, ask yourself three questions.Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
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