Social Aspects of IT

Changes in image of IT specialist in Russia 2000-present At the beginning of millennium IT field wasn't as popular as it is in our time. Majority of population didn't have their own computers and being familiar with technologies used to be considered as something special. At that time individuals who work in IT had wide theory knowledge and most of them studied computer science in university. Required skills weren't so specific. Companies had a demand to make their system work and hire those who can provide such service. Due to lack of powerful machines and technologies itself systems were quite unreliable and it was a common thing to have unpredictable failures. People didn't believe in anything that's not written on paper.  Since 2006 internet became a useful tool for programmers and the rest of IT world. Many tech communities were formed and it has been provided communication inside the field. Companies could better analyze the market and requirements fo...

Overview on cyber security in Russia Since the end of Soviet Union era, Russia used to be considered as a developing country in any sense. In terms of cyber security and technology overall this country made a huge step during last decade. IT specialists get as twice as more money in comparison to average salary within similar fields while in EU there is no such tendency (expect Estonia and few other countries). Financial support has helped security sector to develop. Currently Russia takes top places in security reliability charts. Technology E-Government While the implementation isn't perfect, the system saves a lot of time and gives such services as digital signature, application to some social service, updating citizens' data etc. IT Industry: The IT industry is a strategic segment of the Russian economy, as its growth rate exceeds the GDP dynamics, and this trend is likely to continue in the future.   There are such big com...

Make yourself look good online 1. Take advantage of your anonymity Communication online leaves an opportunity to be anonymous and you should take an advantage of it. People are tired of watching themselves behaving according to society standards. Going online makes it easier to live your life and share the exact thoughts and experience that close to your heart. No matter what color of skin, gender, appearance you have, nobody judges it when it comes to a username.  Your personality, however, does matter as well as style of writing. People who have decided to spend essential part of their life in net tend to be delicate about information they deal with.  Nowadays it's much easier to track anyone unless all necessary protective measures has been takes. Make sure you to use dynamic IP as well as encrypted connection if you expose some private information you don't want to be spread. On my experience there were many naive girls in my school who strongly ...

Looking at contrast between bad and good design is useful for designers. Following common practices is not always a cure to avoid unfriendly interface. Let’s look on the example of trendy practice and how to prevent inappropriate usage. Bad Example of Animation While interactive style is an ultimate tool for making web page more appealing it’s also can become noticeable and annoying. When it comes to creating nice pop up window, first priority should be its functionality. Greatest example of over stepping the bounds is Vladyslav Tyzun’s animation concept for a PayPal email receipt, published on Dribbble. It looks tidy and minimalistic. As for a designer it just feels good to enjoy the animation. This solution is, however, superfluous. To get all transaction information user needs to wait 3.5 seconds. Alternative solution could be some simple drop-down receipt. Good Example of Animation Animated solution can be great-looking with elaborate approach Let’s consider Stripe ...