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rekhatech · 1 year ago

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Navigating Labor and Timeline Challenges: Strategies for Success

In the dynamic landscape of project management, encountering labor and timeline obstacles is not uncommon. These challenges can impede progress, strain resources, and jeopardize the success of a project. However, with careful planning and strategic approaches, project managers can effectively surmount these hurdles. In this article, we will explore various strategies to overcome labor and timeline obstacles, ensuring the smooth execution of projects.

Contents

Understanding Labor and Timeline Obstacles

Common Issues Faced in Project Timelines

The Impact of Labor Obstacles on Project Efficiency

Strategies for Efficient Project Management

Utilizing Advanced Estimating Software

Team Collaboration and Communication

Overcoming Labor Challenges

Implementing Technology for Task Automation

Resource Optimization

The Role of Estimating Software

Definition and Significance

How Estimating Software Aids in Project Planning

Challenges in Implementing Estimating Software

. Addressing Perplexity in Project Management

The Role of Adaptability in Overcoming Challenges

Burstiness in Project Management

Utilizing Bursts of Productivity

Engaging the Reader with Analogies

Keeping it Brief and Simple

Importance of Concise Project Plans

VIII. Active Voice in Project Communication

Impact of Active Voice in Conveying Urgency

Rhetorical Questions for Reflection

Prompting Readers to Evaluate Their Project Management Strategies

FAQs

What are the key challenges in project timelines?

How does technology aid in overcoming labor challenges?

Are there specific success stories with estimating software?

Why is adaptability crucial in project management?

How can project managers enhance communication using the active voice?

Understanding the Challenges

Robust Planning and Scheduling

The foundation of successful project management lies in comprehensive planning and scheduling. By developing a detailed project plan, including realistic timelines and resource allocations, project managers can anticipate potential challenges. Regularly updating and revising the plan as the project progresses allows for better adaptation to unforeseen obstacles.

Risk Management

Anticipating and addressing risks is a critical aspect of overcoming labor and timeline challenges. Implementing a robust risk management strategy involves identifying potential issues, assessing their impact, and developing contingency plans. By proactively managing risks, project managers can minimize disruptions and ensure that the project stays on track.

Agile Methodology

In today’s fast-paced business environment, embracing agile methodologies can be a game-changer. Agile allows for flexibility in project execution, enabling teams to adapt to changing circumstances efficiently. Short iterations, frequent feedback loops, and continuous improvement contribute to a more resilient project framework, better equipped to handle unexpected obstacles.

Resource Optimization

Collaboration and Communication

Clear and open communication is essential for tackling labor and timeline obstacles. Establishing transparent communication channels within the project team and stakeholders facilitates the identification of issues at an early stage. Regular team meetings, progress reports, and feedback sessions create a collaborative environment that fosters problem-solving and innovation.

Technology Integration

Leveraging technology can significantly enhance project efficiency. Project management tools, collaboration platforms, and automation software can streamline processes, improve communication, and provide real-time insights. Integrating technology into project workflows helps reduce manual errors and accelerates the pace of work.

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation

Monitoring project progress in real-time allows project managers to identify deviations from the plan promptly. By continuously tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and project metrics, teams can make data-driven decisions and implement corrective actions as needed. This proactive approach ensures that the project remains aligned with its objectives.

Training and Skill Development

Conclusion

Labor and timeline obstacles are inevitable in the realm of project management, but with the right strategies in place, they can be effectively managed. Robust planning, risk management, agile methodologies, resource optimization, collaboration, technology integration, continuous monitoring, and skill development are all essential components of a successful project management approach. By adopting these strategies, project managers can steer their teams through challenges, ensuring the timely and successful completion of projects.

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vilevexedvixen · 2 months ago

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AU Jervis Tetch

Me and @dariusblake have discussed how we'd write our own Batman / DC TV or comic series and each individual character that would appear in it. Tetch being among them. At his core, Tetch is someone deeply reluctant to stay in the real world and would first seek to create his own sanctuary (his Wonderland) like a Hikikomori before even considering developing a mind control device. Which would be later on, when he feels it's the only real way to feel in control of his life which - up to that point - slowly fell to pieces. He'd be one of the earliest antagonists sent to Arkham while it's still a respected institution genuinely there to help mentally ill and vulnerable people get back on their feet, before Arkham (under Strange's management) is effectively turned into a prison for super-criminals.

I'm also of the mind that Tetch would look very average, not a pretty boy or a decrepit leprechaun. Maybe on the shorter side and seeming shorter by the way he haunches both to make himself smaller and because he himself feels small with his cripplingly low self esteem after years of being put down and treated like he didn't belong. Creating Wonderland as a place where he does finally belong, though still feeling stuck behind the looking glass unable to reach through it for company. Isolated in his escapist safe haven.

Like in the animated series, Tetch would work in tech with a grant from the Wayne foundation, but not on a project to "enhance the brain's potential". Instead to make the neural / Brain-computer interface (BCI) of a more cost-effective mind-controlled prosthesis. Something which would go on to be used in Gotham's main hospital for patients with amputations and limb-paralysis. The focus being on stimulating motor function and sensory input. At home he'd try to translate that same BCI for simulating sensation and motion (like lucid dreaming, disconnecting is like awaking in the midst of REM sleep) in a virtual landscape (basically an especially immersive VR software akin to Sword Art Online's nerve gear) dubbed "WonderOS" and his pet project running on it called "Wonderland".

Less a direct recreation of Wonderland from Lewis Carol's novels and more his personal sandbox to tweak and enjoy in his own time. Although its only user, Tetch put meticulous detail into his avatar that no one would likely see. Standing tall and proud with a top hat and bow tie. His smile charming, rather than unnerving. He'd always manage to overdress no matter the occasion in real life, so it felt fitting to extend that habit here too. With so little going on in his life outside of his job, what started as a fun side-project soon encompassed all of his free time. Progressively losing his interoception the more he becomes engrossed in his pet-project. Easily losing track of time to the point of forgetting to sleep, eat or drink, or would fall asleep in the sandbox and be disorientated whenever he'd wake still wearing the headset.

Still, he'd always disconnect eventually. Each time hit like a worse hangover than the last. His shortening time spent in the real world only existing to fuel himself for a longer expedition into his expanding digital world. That is until he'd exhausted all its mechanics and NPC interactions. By now, adding more felt hollow. He'd know exactly what they'd say anyway so why bother? The comforting predictability of the oasis he'd constructed started showing its cracks, or rather it could no longer obscure what cracks had been there all this time. The loneliness... the isolation. When was the last time he spoke to a real person, even at work?

Frankly it was always hard to know what to talk about. He'd tried pitching Wonder OS at work before, garnering minimal interest at best. Like most of his ideas. It always seemed like any attempt to make conversation ended abruptly with no explanation. Who would want to spend time with him in the virtual world if people never wanted to do so in the real one? No, if he wanted to add more player characters he'd have to reach out a different way.

For all his difficulties making friends in the real world, Tetch accrued a fair few online. He'd originally used the forums to post tech support tips, gush about his favourite books, and provide updates about Wonder OS' development to mixed reception. Some genuine interest arose, so when the time came to test Wonderland's "multiplayer mode" there were already a handful of people eager to test it within an hour of the announcement's upload. He'd had about ten additional headsets he'd built for multiplayer mode ready to post and was willing to make more but for now he happily sent out the initial batch. Specially made to not include the admin privilege of being able to log off. He would get to dictate if or when they leave and, well, he cannot guarantee they'll be back so it's best not to give them the option.

Tetch's performance at work may have been deteriorating before, but now his complete absence was noticed enough to garner a pink slip. One which never arrived. While Tetch's absence may have been more an annoyance to his colleagues that hadn't yet realised how much they leaned on him to get things done until now, the people he'd roped into being his captive audience were missed far sooner. Although they were found soon after their missing person cases were opened (being stuck at home), it only raised more questions. When someone tried yanking off one of their headsets, they were in a catatonic state - still partially in Wonderland.

The escalation from a missing persons case to some sort of hostage situation lead to the cases being grouped together and them entering Batman's radar. A common link was a. the headsets and b. the return address - which directly led back to Tetch. Most of the users hadn't recycled the packaging of their hardware before putting it on, making it easy to find. It's a good thing too, since no one (not even Tetch, who is the only one actually able to leave) has left Wonderland for a full week by the time Batman's on his trail. Too much longer and they'd keel over from neglecting to eat or drink.

Expecting a fight and some nefarious hostage scheme (as with the mob bosses he's faced thus far), Batman is shocked to find not a mastermind controlling a flurry of monitors, but someone rigged to their headset just like the other hostages. His apartment was in a shoddy state. Cables strewn about the floor haphazardly like mangrove roots in a swamp, the air stale and warm from days worth of heat emanating from the hardware that dominated the room he was found in. Curtains shut and dusty, untouched for what must have been months. Among the cables were tubes, an IV drip? Did Tetch plan ahead to make sure he could survive indefinitely rigged up to whatever he'd made?

After inspecting the computer the headset was connected to, Batman forcefully overrides Tetch's admin privileges and logs the hostages off. That alone seemed to stir something, like Tetch was in the midst of a night terror, which grew into a full-blown, panicked breakdown when Batman pulled his headset off. Shaking like a leaf, hands clasping his head as he sank from his chair to the floor. Honestly Batman doesn't really know what to do. Up until now he'd cracked down on Gotham's crime families who all put up a fierce fight, but this... is different. Still, it seems best to bring him in, if only to get him out of this dingy apartment and figure out where to go from there.

The GCPD aren't sure how to prosecute him. Would what he did be legally considered kidnapping? Or any other crime? He's kept in a holding cell while they fumble for a specific crime to charge him with. With nothing landing, he's instead sent to be a long-stay patient at Arkham (which at this point is a genuine respected psychiatric hospital for regular civilian patients) for both evaluation and therapy. They confiscated the hardware he'd used to run Wonder OS and sent it in for analysis, though couldn't make heads nor tails of a lot of his work.

Honestly being "sentenced" to free therapy really wasn't much of a punishment at all! Still took some time to adjust to the cold white brick walls, overly sanitised surroundings and the inescapable brightness both natural and not that did his head no favours. Haven't they heard of curtains? Until therapy he hadn't realised how infrequently he spoke out loud, stammering with nerves and the unfamiliarity of it. Like his mouth had forgotten what to do. Despite it all he was grateful for the company each session brought, even if it was for a prescribed purpose. Each chat feeling more sincere than any he'd had in years, to the point that his heart sank a little as each session came to a close. He hadn't really drank tea before coming here. Coffee, especially on days he'd forgotten to really sleep working all night on Wonder OS, was his go to, but a switch might be in order. Been a while since he last felt this calm. Calm enough that even his stammer was beginning to fade with the help of some speech therapy alongside his normal sessions.

The tea and kind words warming him to the idea that maybe the world isn't so scary and that he might even have a place in it. After a year or so of progress, the staff agreed to release him on probation. Pretty difficult to build a social support network while cooped up in an asylum, so they thought it best to give Tetch the opportunity to go out and meet new people. With no real support network to go back to, he'd really be starting from scratch like a tourist. Not the safest idea in Gotham, so they pointed him towards a few clubs and support groups first as a good starting point.

Of course, he went with the book club. Barely saying a word for the first few meetings, what confidence he was emboldened with upon release was slightly dampened by the reality of actually having to put himself out there. Truth be told, a few of the club's members recognised Tetch from his "Wonderland" incident a year ago and those that did make a concerted effort not to sit next to him, not that he was especially keen to initiate conversation either. That was until the week's topic turned to Alice in Wonderland, at the suggestion of one such clued-in member. As they'd suspected, Tetch perked right up, brimming with energy to discuss it!

The sudden shift in gears was pretty jarring, but one that people warmed up to. Though he'd still mainly talk about the story and occasionally let slip about aspects of his passion project (not realising it made more people clock where they'd heard of him from), it opened the door for more general conversation. His excited friendliness still on the jittery side, one of the members felt a little bad about how clearly anxious he was and offered to help him feel more welcome.

Giving advice on what helped him, including teaching Tetch how to microdose, which they preferred to take by brewing magic mushrooms into tea. And it helped! Becoming part of Tetch's morning routine, it's the closest he's felt to being himself back in Wonderland since well... you know. Tetch responded well to therapy, making remarkable progress even without medication, so his therapists though it best not to prescribe anything since it wasn't strictly necessary. The difference self-medicating made had Tetch second-guessing their judgement though.

After a few months of settling in, for once Tetch is invited to a social gathering outside of the book club to their annual Christmas do. In his youth as an apprentice lab tech at Wayne Enterprises he hadn't really gone out before. Most alcohol tasted vile to him unless it was disguised by more pleasant things like in a cocktail, not to mention how hard it hit him after barely a few sips felt as unpleasant as it tasted. Even so, he felt in no position to be picky about where they went that night given how flattered his was that they thought to invite him at all!

Most of the bars were fine, but a bit too loud and crowded for his liking. He may be able to cope with people better now he's started having his morning "tea", but it was still a bit overwhelming. That was until they reached one of Gotham's Goth bars. How rare it was for him to finally not feel overdressed! Amidst the buckles and leather waistcoats, lace and striking makeup he, weirdly, fit right in despite his attire being far more colourful than the bar's usual clientele. By the night's end he'd gravitated away from the group he'd come with, making his own fun with new people for the first time in forever. People he'd come to know as friends as he truly started re-building his life better than it was before!

Since his old workplace fired him before Batman linked him with the missing persons and found him, and Arkham's vouching for him didn't get Tetch his job back (especially since they weren't too happy tetch had adapted their BCI for recreational use), Tetch was out of work. That was until Grant Walker reached out, wanting to adapt Tetch's Wonderland to create a virtual theme park and to improve the IRL parks' AR and immersive elements (think the Xbox connect Disneyland game, but actually functional). An opportunity Tetch couldn't pass up, given he'd been struggling to find work since leaving Arkham and was entering an increasingly precarious financial situation.

Since Tetch adapted Wayne Enterprise's BCI they'd help develop into the hardware running Wonder OS, there was some dispute about whether or not his project would be entirely his own IP or if the resources he technically stole to make it could get him in legal trouble. "Fortunately" Walker offered to protect Tetch from any such case, in exchange for Tetch granting Walker the right to use, market and profit from the virtual he'd created Wonderland - which he agreed to. As successful as Walker's ventures so often were, the opportunity to experiment with park ideas without the expense of land or labour seemed too tantilising to pass-up. Not to mention it could be another venue of advertising his existing IPs to people who otherwise couldn't afford to go to the parks themselves.

Initially, the public reception to announcing Wonderland's debut was... mixed. Reviews from playtesters were glowing, and Walker had his team refine the multiplayer headsets Tetch had prototyped into something that could be made and distributed much more cheaply. Still, trust in Tetch's handiwork was minimal at best after what he did, how could they trust he wouldn't just use it to trap more people again? A green tick of approval from an asylum wouldn't be enough to convince people Tetch was sane. Eventually though, a mix of relentless promotion and sanitisation of Tetch's past got Walker the results he wanted and a steady player base grew.

Honestly, Tetch had tried deliberately to avoid going back into Wonderland or doing any work on his old pet project while he was still getting back on his feet. Especially because until he had a reason to return to the real world, he probably never would have. Oh the temptation, especially early on, was gnawing at him as the dread and self-doubt lingered despite all the progress he'd made in therapy. Returning to it now seems... strange. Like staring at an old picture of himself, so detached from how he felt at the time he'd made it. But he needed the money, and was a different person now, right?

By his therapists' orders, Tetch limits his screen-time only to a few hours a day and goes on a walk / runs errands outside for at least an hour every day, to better facilitate chances of meeting new people and to prevent another spiral into self-isolation. The people he used to chat with online, his old "friends" of sorts, weren't exactly keen to keep talking to him anyway after nearly dying of dehydration in his digital cage, so he didn't have much reason to go back online anyway. That is except for one person, though Tetch hadn't realised it. Too busy making a new life out in the world, to notice the hundreds of messages spamming his inbox on every conceivable chatroom he used to frequent.

"Cat" / Caterina Bressi, one of the Bressi mob family that mostly deals in drugs and information, has helped with her family's dealings modernise by data farming and hacking into police devices and those of other mobsters either for blackmail or to sell to other people in Gotham's underworld who need the info for their own schemes. She is bed-bound due to a mix of chronic illnesses that leave her with little strength and energy to do anything, which is partly why she was on the same forums of Tetch and why they related to each other in their isolation. Cat's skills in coding are the only thing keeping her family from seeing her as anything but a liability and she resents being whittled down to her unappreciated usefulness - again, like Tetch was in the lab. She was one of the people who was sent a prototype headset and actually loved every minute in Wonderland and desperately wished to go back once she was "rescued" from it.

She eventually get's back in contact with Tetch and convinces him to restore the old version of Wonderland (not the polished, commercial form it now was under Walker). .Partly out of sympathy and partly due to some difficulties adjusting to his newly formed social life and existance out in public, Tetch is grateful to still have a friend he relates to in ways he can't with his new, more "well-adjusted" friends and ends up spending more and more time with Cat. .Overtime, their friendship morphs into an unhealthy dependancy (moreso Cat depending on Tetch than the other way around) as she begins to isolate him from his newer friend groups.

Eventually, to get away from her responsibilities to her family she insists Tetch use his lab experience with nerve-based prosthetics to help her move again. Both to get away from her family and so they do not narrow her self-worth down to how useful she is to them. Tetch insists she is fine as she is and he can help her without changing her in that way, but eventually caves and makes what would become the basis of this AU's version of the mind control device. Not actually mind-control, but instead stimulating controlled movement of the body similar to how some existing peripheral nerve interfaces work Although the main controls were designed so Cat / the person being moved is the one controlling the motion, it can in theory be connected to another person (have a remote control centre on someone else, as a backup of sorts).

Once completed, Cat begins to tag along with Tetch everywhere he went so she wouldn't be alone even for a minute. Which became an issue when he had to go to work, since Walker was worried about leaks of any new content his team might work on if someone like Cat tagged along with Tetch to work. When Tetch tries to enforce reasonable boundaries and see his newer friends more like before Cat came back into his life (offering to help her make more friends of her own / introduce him to his other friends) she refused and doubled down in her attempts to control his day to day activities.

Defying his therapist's orders, wanting to relive how their old friendship was, she encouraged him to work more on the old WonderOS and give her access to it so she could help him with it too and spend more time in Wonderland again.

Without Tetch's knowledge, Cat steals Tetch's old lab notes and changes the old WonderOS code to be compatible with her peripheral nerve interface's control centre - basically wanting to see if she can fully immerse herself like a ghost in the machine and fully escape her real life. Once Tetch finds out, right before she's about to upload herself, he tries to stop her - worried it might kill her or otherwise go wrong. In the scuffle, Cat falls and Tetch isn't sure if her plan worked or if he'd just accidentally killed her or failed to prevent her death (if her plan killed her). Not sure what to do with the body, he jerryrigs the control centre so he can use it and (once revival fails) ends up trying to evade suspicion (and preserve his sanity) by animating her like she was still alive, trying to rationalise it all.

Given his new friends haven't seen him in a while, a couple days into his descent into madness they visit him. If this was part of an animated series, I would show his descent into madness as an abreviated montage of him going through the motions of grief while mimicking his day-to-day routine with her reanimated corpse weekend at Bernie's style - probably to this song, ending with his friends' knock at the door:

Once he is eventually returned to Arkham (charged with Cat's manslaughter and found with the old headset back on but now "haunted" with Cat's ghost in the machine goding him to stay in Wonderland instead of dreary reality - especially with his return to Arkham once again isolating from his new friends, even as they do try and visit) the doctors think he is hallucinating, but he's not. He just keeps one foot in the escapist realm he created, both in an attempt to deal with his guilt towards what happened to Cat (even if she personally holds no hard feelings and considers what happened an improvement on her old life), and for comfort like he did back before his first admission to Arkham. I like to think of it like Pyro-Vision / an AR WonderOS ("Wonder-Vision") built into his hat that's genuinely painful and distressing to remove.

Tetch's access to his Wonder-Vision varies depending on the management at Arkham. Hugo Strange allows him to use it, but sometimes deliberately removes it - both of which serve to help Strange better understand Tetch (by his behaviour in both circumstances). Under Bolton's management, access to Tetch's Wonder-Vision is strictly prohibited (as with most posessions of the inmates). While still under Hugo's management, however, Cat tries everything in her power to expand her reach across other devices. Including Strange's work computer at Arkham, meddling with his work in her wake (if accidentally). It wasn't long before her seeming sentience was distinguishable from just an irritating computer virus. Strange couldn't help but seize the opportunity to study (and toy with) one of the rare instances of seemingly true artificial intelligence. He manages to trap her in his system through a mix of almost complete isolation from local networks and an aggressive firewall he had one of the security staff code.

Kept like a fairy in a jar, he studied her much like he did Tetch. Their co-dependent friendship based largely on their shared isolation. When one might prove uncooperative, the other might run their mouth in ways that implicated the other. Once studying them separately bore nothing more of note, Strange did exactly what Cat had hoped she'd forever escaped since becoming a ghost in the machine... He re-embodied her. Not with mortal flesh, fortunately, but with something just as infuriatingly restrictive - a pixel pet (robotic toy body with digital interface, like a cross between a tamagotchi / pixel chic and a furby) to keep Jervis company after losing his hat priviages.

That is the gist of things so far! I will update as and when new plot beats and edits come to mind.

#This was only meant to be a quick summary!#Wtf #Hope you like it #Honestly just wanted to focus more on the drawbacks of relying on escapism as a crutch for coping with social isolation #Definitely can't relate!#Sarcasm #I prefer the idea that he's smarter than people appreciate #Hence why he's a lab assistant and not a fully qualified neuroscientist #Also kinda tired of the overused Alice pining so pulled an uno reverse of sorts #Jervis Tetch #batman au

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izicodes · 2 years ago

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Improving Your Work Ethic

I had a meeting with my manager on Friday on three key skills I need to look out for when working. She said being in school/apprenticeship and working in a company are two different situations. There are skills you only learn by working in a team with real-life projects. She mentioned; Work Ethic, Communication and Time Management.

I decided I would talk about each one and give tips that she mentioned and others I found out myself and over searching online. This post will be about improving your work ethic. The advice my manager gave is from a Senior Software Developer's point of view but the advice can be carried over to other industries you work in!

What is Work Ethic?

Work ethic refers to the values and principles that guide how a person approaches their work or responsibilities. It involves having a positive attitude, being diligent, and demonstrating a strong commitment to doing your best.

Imagine that school project you had to complete. Having a good work ethic means that you approach the project with enthusiasm and dedication. It means taking responsibility for completing your work on time and putting in the necessary effort to produce high-quality results!

Tips To Improving Your Work Ethic

This is a long list but worth while to think upon! Here are all of the tips that my manager gave me and some extra notes I made afterwards:

Understand Expectations

Do you know what is expected of your role and responsibilities at work? If you don’t, you need to. Not just what the job description said when you applied but directly from your team manager or your boss!

Be Punctual

Arrive on time for meetings, scrums, and work-related commitments. Being punctual demonstrates respect for others' time and shows your dedication to the team.

Meet Deadlines

If you know me, you’ll know I struggle with this a lot. Consistently meet the deadlines for your tasks and projects. Plan and prioritize your work to ensure timely delivery. If you’re struggling with the project/work somewhere, ask for help.

Take Initiative

Show initiative by seeking opportunities to contribute beyond your assigned tasks. Take ownership of challenges, propose solutions, and actively participate in team discussions. I like this because I always come up with new add ons a project!

Be Accountable

Take responsibility for your actions and outcomes. Admit and learn from mistakes, and avoid making excuses. It may be hard but just say you messed up and it won’t happen again.

Practice Self-Discipline

Develop self-discipline to stay focused and motivated in your work. Minimize distractions and maintain a strong work ethic even when faced with challenging tasks. This is why if you struggle with this, do a Studyblr study challenge to stay on track and be motivated!

Be Proactive In Learning

Continuously expand your knowledge and skills by staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies. Seek out learning opportunities and take advantage of professional development resources. Especially in my field of Tech, something new is happening all the time! My workplace gave us Pluralsight for free so we can be studying on the site as we work!

Communicate Effectively

Work on your communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally. Keep your team members, stakeholders or anyone necessary informed about your progress, challenges, and achievements!

Get Feedback

Actively seek feedback from your teammates, supervisors, and mentors. Constructive criticism can be good, see it as an opportunity for growth and improvement!

Collaborate Effectively

Practise positive and productive collaboration with your team members. Contribute to team discussions, listen actively, and support others when needed.

Be Adaptable

Changes at work, project or whatever can be scary, and sometimes quite annoying, however, embrace change! Be open to new ideas, technologies, and processes. Learn to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving project requirements!

Take Care Of Your Well-Being

Prioritize your physical and mental well-being. I had a time when I was mentally stressed from my apprenticeship, I took a week-long holiday off and rested at home. You should maintain a healthy work-life balance, manage stress effectively, and take breaks when needed. You're not you when you're tired, mentally strained and hungry...!

Reflect And Improve

Regularly reflect on your work ethic and areas for improvement. Set personal goals and actively work towards enhancing your work ethic over time.

Improving your work ethic is an ongoing process that requires self-awareness, discipline, and a commitment to personal growth. Some people can do it alone whilst other people need a little push, such as myself and my manager.

Think over the tips I gave and see how you can change things to improve your own work ethic. If you're not working, this can be applied to a school setting or something you can be wary of when looking to start working!

Hope this helped you and thanks for reading! 👩🏾‍🎓💗

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dsp-consultants · 25 days ago

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Revolutionising Road Construction with Technology: Enhancing Project Management for a Smarter Future

The road construction industry plays a vital role in shaping modern infrastructure, driving economic growth, and ensuring efficient transportation networks. However, it faces persistent challenges, including project delays, safety risks, cost overruns, and inefficient resource management. As construction projects grow in complexity, the need for innovative solutions to boost productivity and efficiency has never been more critical.

Learn more https://www.cyberswift.com/blog/revolutionising-road-construction-with-technology-enhancing-project-management-for-a-smarter-future/

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The Roadmap to Full Stack Developer Proficiency: A Comprehensive Guide

Embarking on the journey to becoming a full stack developer is an exhilarating endeavor filled with growth and challenges. Whether you're taking your first steps or seeking to elevate your skills, understanding the path ahead is crucial. In this detailed roadmap, we'll outline the stages of mastering full stack development, exploring essential milestones, competencies, and strategies to guide you through this enriching career journey.

Beginning the Journey: Novice Phase (0-6 Months)

As a novice, you're entering the realm of programming with a fresh perspective and eagerness to learn. This initial phase sets the groundwork for your progression as a full stack developer.

Grasping Programming Fundamentals:

Your journey commences with grasping the foundational elements of programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These are the cornerstone of web development and are essential for crafting dynamic and interactive web applications.

Familiarizing with Basic Data Structures and Algorithms:

To develop proficiency in programming, understanding fundamental data structures such as arrays, objects, and linked lists, along with algorithms like sorting and searching, is imperative. These concepts form the backbone of problem-solving in software development.

Exploring Essential Web Development Concepts:

During this phase, you'll delve into crucial web development concepts like client-server architecture, HTTP protocol, and the Document Object Model (DOM). Acquiring insights into the underlying mechanisms of web applications lays a strong foundation for tackling more intricate projects.

Advancing Forward: Intermediate Stage (6 Months - 2 Years)

As you progress beyond the basics, you'll transition into the intermediate stage, where you'll deepen your understanding and skills across various facets of full stack development.

Venturing into Backend Development:

In the intermediate stage, you'll venture into backend development, honing your proficiency in server-side languages like Node.js, Python, or Java. Here, you'll learn to construct robust server-side applications, manage data storage and retrieval, and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Mastering Database Management:

A pivotal aspect of backend development is comprehending databases. You'll delve into relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases like MongoDB. Proficiency in database management systems and design principles enables the creation of scalable and efficient applications.

Exploring Frontend Frameworks and Libraries:

In addition to backend development, you'll deepen your expertise in frontend technologies. You'll explore prominent frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, streamlining the creation of interactive and responsive user interfaces.

Learning Version Control with Git:

Version control is indispensable for collaborative software development. During this phase, you'll familiarize yourself with Git, a distributed version control system, to manage your codebase, track changes, and collaborate effectively with fellow developers.

Achieving Mastery: Advanced Phase (2+ Years)

As you ascend in your journey, you'll enter the advanced phase of full stack development, where you'll refine your skills, tackle intricate challenges, and delve into specialized domains of interest.

Designing Scalable Systems:

In the advanced stage, focus shifts to designing scalable systems capable of managing substantial volumes of traffic and data. You'll explore design patterns, scalability methodologies, and cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Embracing DevOps Practices:

DevOps practices play a pivotal role in contemporary software development. You'll delve into continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Specializing in Niche Areas:

With experience, you may opt to specialize in specific domains of full stack development, whether it's frontend or backend development, mobile app development, or DevOps. Specialization enables you to deepen your expertise and pursue career avenues aligned with your passions and strengths.

Conclusion:

Becoming a proficient full stack developer is a transformative journey that demands dedication, resilience, and perpetual learning. By following the roadmap outlined in this guide and maintaining a curious and adaptable mindset, you'll navigate the complexities and opportunities inherent in the realm of full stack development. Remember, mastery isn't merely about acquiring technical skills but also about fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and contributing meaningfully to the ever-evolving landscape of technology.

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Top 10 Construction Project Management Software in 2024

The construction project management world is nothing short of dynamic—a whirlwind of project deadlines, tight budgets, safety measures, and constant coordination. Whether you’re managing a bustling commercial complex, a cozy residential building, or an expansive industrial site, keeping everything running smoothly is no small feat.

Thankfully, technology has your back. Construction project management software has become a go-to solution, helping professionals streamline tasks like project planning, resource allocation, budget tracking, document control, collaboration tool, risk management, contract management, vendor relationships, and site inspections. Think of it as your digital project partner, simplifying the chaos and giving you more control.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through 10 standout tools for 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or just starting out, these solutions are designed to tackle your specific challenges. Let’s dive in and find the one that fits your needs best.

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AI Frameworks Help Data Scientists For GenAI Survival

AI Frameworks: Crucial to the Success of GenAI

Develop Your AI Capabilities Now

You play a crucial part in the quickly growing field of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a data scientist. Your proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and interpretation is still essential, even though platforms like Hugging Face and LangChain are at the forefront of AI research.

Although GenAI systems are capable of producing remarkable outcomes, they still mostly depend on clear, organized data and perceptive interpretation areas in which data scientists are highly skilled. You can direct GenAI models to produce more precise, useful predictions by applying your in-depth knowledge of data and statistical techniques. In order to ensure that GenAI systems are based on strong, data-driven foundations and can realize their full potential, your job as a data scientist is crucial. Here’s how to take the lead:

Data Quality Is Crucial

The effectiveness of even the most sophisticated GenAI models depends on the quality of the data they use. By guaranteeing that the data is relevant, AI tools like Pandas and Modin enable you to clean, preprocess, and manipulate large datasets.

Analysis and Interpretation of Exploratory Data

It is essential to comprehend the features and trends of the data before creating the models. Data and model outputs are visualized via a variety of data science frameworks, like Matplotlib and Seaborn, which aid developers in comprehending the data, selecting features, and interpreting the models.

Model Optimization and Evaluation

A variety of algorithms for model construction are offered by AI frameworks like scikit-learn, PyTorch, and TensorFlow. To improve models and their performance, they provide a range of techniques for cross-validation, hyperparameter optimization, and performance evaluation.

Model Deployment and Integration

Tools such as ONNX Runtime and MLflow help with cross-platform deployment and experimentation tracking. By guaranteeing that the models continue to function successfully in production, this helps the developers oversee their projects from start to finish.

Intel’s Optimized AI Frameworks and Tools

The technologies that developers are already familiar with in data analytics, machine learning, and deep learning (such as Modin, NumPy, scikit-learn, and PyTorch) can be used. For the many phases of the AI process, such as data preparation, model training, inference, and deployment, Intel has optimized the current AI tools and AI frameworks, which are based on a single, open, multiarchitecture, multivendor software platform called oneAPI programming model.

Data Engineering and Model Development:

To speed up end-to-end data science pipelines on Intel architecture, use Intel’s AI Tools, which include Python tools and frameworks like Modin, Intel Optimization for TensorFlow Optimizations, PyTorch Optimizations, IntelExtension for Scikit-learn, and XGBoost.

Optimization and Deployment

For CPU or GPU deployment, Intel Neural Compressor speeds up deep learning inference and minimizes model size. Models are optimized and deployed across several hardware platforms including Intel CPUs using the OpenVINO toolbox.

You may improve the performance of your Intel hardware platforms with the aid of these AI tools.

Library of Resources

Discover collection of excellent, professionally created, and thoughtfully selected resources that are centered on the core data science competencies that developers need. Exploring machine and deep learning AI frameworks.

What you will discover:

Use Modin to expedite the extract, transform, and load (ETL) process for enormous DataFrames and analyze massive datasets.

To improve speed on Intel hardware, use Intel’s optimized AI frameworks (such as Intel Optimization for XGBoost, Intel Extension for Scikit-learn, Intel Optimization for PyTorch, and Intel Optimization for TensorFlow).

Use Intel-optimized software on the most recent Intel platforms to implement and deploy AI workloads on Intel Tiber AI Cloud.

How to Begin

Frameworks for Data Engineering and Machine Learning

Step 1: View the Modin, Intel Extension for Scikit-learn, and Intel Optimization for XGBoost videos and read the introductory papers.

Modin: To achieve a quicker turnaround time overall, the video explains when to utilize Modin and how to apply Modin and Pandas judiciously. A quick start guide for Modin is also available for more in-depth information.

Scikit-learn Intel Extension: This tutorial gives you an overview of the extension, walks you through the code step-by-step, and explains how utilizing it might improve performance. A movie on accelerating silhouette machine learning techniques, PCA, and K-means clustering is also available.

Intel Optimization for XGBoost: This straightforward tutorial explains Intel Optimization for XGBoost and how to use Intel optimizations to enhance training and inference performance.

Step 2: Use Intel Tiber AI Cloud to create and develop machine learning workloads.

On Intel Tiber AI Cloud, this tutorial runs machine learning workloads with Modin, scikit-learn, and XGBoost.

Step 3: Use Modin and scikit-learn to create an end-to-end machine learning process using census data.

Run an end-to-end machine learning task using 1970–2010 US census data with this code sample. The code sample uses the Intel Extension for Scikit-learn module to analyze exploratory data using ridge regression and the Intel Distribution of Modin.

Deep Learning Frameworks

Step 4: Begin by watching the videos and reading the introduction papers for Intel’s PyTorch and TensorFlow optimizations.

Intel PyTorch Optimizations: Read the article to learn how to use the Intel Extension for PyTorch to accelerate your workloads for inference and training. Additionally, a brief video demonstrates how to use the addon to run PyTorch inference on an Intel Data Center GPU Flex Series.

Intel’s TensorFlow Optimizations: The article and video provide an overview of the Intel Extension for TensorFlow and demonstrate how to utilize it to accelerate your AI tasks.

Step 5: Use TensorFlow and PyTorch for AI on the Intel Tiber AI Cloud.

In this article, it show how to use PyTorch and TensorFlow on Intel Tiber AI Cloud to create and execute complicated AI workloads.

Step 6: Speed up LSTM text creation with Intel Extension for TensorFlow.

The Intel Extension for TensorFlow can speed up LSTM model training for text production.

Step 7: Use PyTorch and DialoGPT to create an interactive chat-generation model.

Discover how to use Hugging Face’s pretrained DialoGPT model to create an interactive chat model and how to use the Intel Extension for PyTorch to dynamically quantize the model.

Read more on Govindhtech.com

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From 2D to BIM: Upgrading Your Architectural Design Process

Are you still stuck in the 2D era?

Upgrade your architectural design process to the cutting-edge technology of Building Information Modelling (BIM). This game-changing innovation is transforming the architecture industry, and it's time to join the revolution.

The Limitations of 2D Design

Traditional 2D architectural design has served us well, but it's time to acknowledge its constraints. 2D designs lack the depth and detail required for modern construction projects. if it's fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the building's components, leading to errors, miscommunications, and costly rework.

Lack of Clarity: 2D designs can be ambiguous, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.

Inadequate Visualization: 2D designs struggle to convey complex spatial relationships and design intent.

Inefficient Collaboration: 2D designs make it challenging for stakeholders to collaborate and communicate effectively.

Error-Prone: 2D designs are more susceptible to human error, leading to costly rework and delays.

Enter BIM: The Future of Architectural Design

BIM is more than just a design tool – it's a collaborative platform that unifies architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. With BIM, you can create detailed, data-rich models that simulate real-world performance. This revolutionary technology enables:

Improved Collaboration: Stakeholders can access and contribute to the design process in real-time, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Enhanced Visualization: 3D models and simulations facilitate better understanding and communication, reducing errors and miscommunications.

Increased Accuracy: Automated clash detection and interference checking minimize errors, ensuring a more efficient design process.

Efficient Project Management: Real-time tracking and analysis streamline the construction process, reducing delays and cost overruns.

Seamless Transition with Architectural BIM Services

Upgrading to BIM doesn't mean starting from scratch. Our expert Architectural BIM Services will guide you through a seamless transition, leveraging your existing designs to create rich, data-driven models. Our comprehensive services include:

Architectural BIM Modeling: Transforming 2D designs into detailed, interactive 3D models, enabling enhanced visualization and collaboration.

Architecture CAD Drawing: Converting traditional CAD files into BIM-compatible formats, ensuring a smooth transition.

Architectural 3D Modeling Services: Creating immersive, photorealistic visualizations, enhancing design communication and stakeholder engagement.

Architectural 3D Rendering Services: Generating stunning, high-resolution images and animations, perfect for marketing and presentation purposes.

Benefits of BIM

Enhanced Creativity: Explore new design possibilities with data-driven models, unlocking innovative solutions.

Improved Productivity: Streamline your workflow with automated processes, reducing design time and costs.

Increased Competitiveness: Stand out with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, attracting clients and projects.

Better Decision-Making: Data-driven models enable informed decisions, reducing risks and improving project outcomes.

Sustainability: BIM facilitates sustainable design, reducing environmental impact and promoting green building practices.

Implementing BIM in Your Practice

Upgrading to BIM requires a strategic approach. Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth transition:

Assess Your Current Workflow: Identify areas for improvement and determine the best approach for your practice.

Choose the Right BIM Software: Select a software that aligns with your needs and skill level.

Train Your Team: Invest in comprehensive training to ensure a seamless transition.

Develop a BIM Execution Plan: Establish clear goals, processes, and standards for your BIM implementation.

Start Small: Begin with a pilot project to test and refine your BIM workflow.

The architectural design process is evolving, and BIM is leading the charge. Don't let outdated design processes hold you back. Embrace the future of architecture with our expert BIM services. Discover the advantages of enhanced creativity, improved productivity, and increased competitiveness. Join the BIM revolution today and transform your architectural design process. Contact us to learn more about our Architecture BIM Services and take the first step towards a more efficient, collaborative, and innovative future.

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Hackathon Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts for Student Participants

Hackathons are exciting, high-energy events where students come together to solve real-world problems, collaborate, and showcase their skills. They offer fantastic opportunities for learning, networking, and potential career boosts. However, they can also be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Understanding proper hackathon etiquette can make the experience smoother, more enjoyable, and productive. Here’s a guide to the essential do’s and don’ts to help you navigate your hackathon experience.

Do’s for Hackathon Success

Do Plan Ahead

Preparation: Before attending, review the event guidelines, understand the theme, and decide whether you'll participate solo or as part of a team. If you’re teaming up, meet beforehand to discuss ideas. Ensure you have all necessary tools, such as laptops, chargers, and pre-installed software, ready before the event starts.

Bonus Tip: Bring snacks and water to stay energized throughout long hours!

Do Be Open to Learning

Growth Mindset: Hackathons are about learning as much as they are about winning. Embrace the opportunity to develop coding skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek help from mentors and peers.

Remember: Even if you don’t win, the skills and knowledge gained are invaluable.

Do Communicate Clearly with Your Team

Team Dynamics: Effective communication is key. Ensure everyone understands the project’s direction, roles, and task distribution. Regular check-ins can help keep everyone aligned and address any issues promptly.

Transparency: If you face challenges, communicate them openly with your team to resolve them quickly.

Do Show Respect for Others’ Ideas

Collaboration: Hackathons bring together diverse ideas. Listen to and respect all contributions, even if they differ from your own. Offer constructive feedback rather than dismissing ideas outright.

Team Spirit: Fostering a respectful environment helps your team succeed.

Do Stay Organized

Project Management: With the fast pace of hackathons, staying organized is crucial. Use tools like task boards, to-do lists, or project management software to keep track of tasks and deadlines.

Code and Documentation: Organize your code and documentation to ensure a smooth final presentation.

Do Take Breaks

Self-Care: While it’s tempting to push through without breaks, taking time to rest can enhance focus and prevent burnout. Utilize breaks to grab a coffee, stretch, or participate in event activities.

Recharge: Many hackathons offer activities between coding sessions—take advantage of these to unwind and connect with others.

Don’ts to Avoid at a Hackathon

Don’t Hog Resources or Tools

Share Fairly: Hackathons often have limited resources like power outlets and equipment. Be mindful of sharing and use resources efficiently. For instance, if you have access to a power strip, allow others to use it too.

Respect: Sharing resources ensures a positive experience for everyone involved.

Don’t Ignore the Rules

Follow Guidelines: Each hackathon has specific rules and guidelines. Ignoring or bending these rules can lead to disqualification and unfair advantages. Understand the rules thoroughly and seek clarification from organizers if needed.

Fair Play: Adhering to the rules ensures a level playing field and respects the event’s integrity.

Don’t Overcomplicate Your Project

Scope: Ambitious ideas are great, but keep in mind the time constraints. Focus on a simpler, well-executed project rather than an overly complex one that may not be completed on time.

Functionality: Your project doesn’t need to be perfect, but it should be functional and demonstrate your team’s capabilities.

Don’t Be Overly Competitive

Sportsmanship: While competition is part of the fun, avoid behaviors like trash-talking or sabotaging others. Maintain a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.

Focus: Aim to win but keep sportsmanship and camaraderie at the forefront.

Don’t Be a Lone Wolf

Teamwork: Even if you’re an expert, don’t isolate yourself from your team. Share your progress, seek feedback, and assist others. Collaboration often leads to better outcomes.

Participation: Working together strengthens the project and enhances the experience for everyone.

Don’t Forget the Presentation

Final Impression: A well-executed presentation is crucial for making an impact. Practice presenting your project clearly, highlighting its key features and benefits.

Preparation: A good presentation can significantly influence the judges, even if the project itself isn’t perfect.

Bonus Tip: Network!

Hackathons attract talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Take the opportunity to network, make new connections, and engage with mentors or industry professionals. These interactions can lead to future job opportunities, collaborations, or partnerships. Networking is a key aspect of the hackathon experience, so don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and engage in conversations.

Conclusion

Hackathons are incredible learning opportunities that allow students to grow both personally and professionally. By following these do’s and don’ts, you can ensure a productive, enjoyable, and respectful experience. Whether it's your first hackathon or your tenth, proper etiquette will help you build stronger connections, work effectively with your team, and make the most of the event. So, gear up, gather your team, and dive into the world of hackathons with confidence!

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Rez on Dengeki Playstation Vol.182 (Videogame Magazine) (27/07/2001)

Scanned by kitsunebi (Retromags)

Translation in English:

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PS2 STG

Autumn Forecast:

SEGA/UGA underpriced MC2 (KB number not yet added)

A new dimension game experience created by sound and light!

Sega's first PS2 title has finally been revealed. We take a closer look at the contents, along with an in-depth interview with producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi.

Interview - Tetsuya Mizuguchi

Aiming for a "good-natured game"

At the PS2 software presentation "PlayStation Party" held on June 27, Mr. Mizuguchi, who demonstrated while actually playing "Rez", said, "The pleasure of musicians and DJs may be like this. I thought." That feeling is exactly what Mr. Mizuguchi tried to express in this game. "I went to Switzerland and witnessed a music festival attended by 400,000 young people. When people gathered to listen to house or techno music, they danced crazy. I was amazed. They are also very particular about the lighting, and when they see it moving in sync with the music, what if I could become the player and be able to control the sound and light? I thought it might make you feel better."

Mr. Mizuguchi chose 3D shooting as the game system to experience this feeling. “I wanted something that could be played physiologically without thinking, with simple and clear rules, and something that everyone could play intuitively. I wonder if I was just thinking, "Is it too difficult?" "A long time ago, there was a 3D shooter called "Star Wars" in Atari's game. It was a simple screen composed only of wireframes, but I remember being so absorbed in it that I lost track of time. That kind of feeling. I also want to evoke the feeling of excitement.I think the excitement I felt 20 years ago is still valid today.”

At the start of the project, Mr. Mizuguchi said to the staff, "If there was a shooting game in which the music is composed when you successfully defeat the enemy, and the visual effects construct the world at the same time, it would be great. Don't you think it's good?" and the development of the game seems to have started.

“In conventional shooting games, all you have to do is think about how to make the enemies appear, but this game has a different trick that uses sound and light to create a pleasant feeling. It took an enormous amount of time to complete the program.”

There have been many games in the past that use sound to create a pleasant feeling. But how are they different from the so-called rhythm games of the past?

I think that the traditional rhythm game was "forced". There is a certain point at which you have to play a note at the right time or you will make a mistake. Of course there is such a fun aspect, but in "Rez," there is no "compulsion," so you can play as you like, which is liberating. If you defeat the Enemy with your own timing, various sounds will come out and become music. I think there are quite a lot of people who shy away from playing sound games because they think they don't have a sense of rhythm." I think there are a lot of people who think they don't have a sense of rhythm and shy away from playing music games. However, this is a game that I want those people to try. First of all, I can tell them to try it without worrying about their sense of rhythm. Besides, the game is also fun to play as a shooting game. But when you get good at the game, you will realize that you have a good sense of rhythm. In fact, it was the same for me.

↑ Mr. Mizuguchi playing "Rez" at "PlayStation 2 Party". Mr. Shigeo Maruyama, the chairman of SCE, received a lot of attention.

3D shooter?

Basically, it's a 3D STG where you shoot the enemies that appear with lasers. However, according to the timing of the shot, the music playing in the background is further overlapped with the sound, and bright lights fly around the screen. A major feature of this game is the effective use of music and images.

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Pleasure created by simple operation

Hold down the missile launch button and move the cursor to lock on the enemy. Release the button to fire a laser that hits the enemy. The operation is very simple, so you can fully enjoy the STG-like pleasure of shooting.

Create your own "Rez"!

For example, if multiple enemies are destroyed individually, or if they are destroyed after being rocked together, the way sound and light are created will be different. How to shoot enemies and what kind of music and images to create. It's up to the player's preference.

Trance-like gaming experience

As you progress through the stages, enemies will appear continuously, so the sounds and lights that are generated will be dizzying. You'll feel a "high" that you've never experienced in a game before, with a brain-numbing intensity.

ABOUT TETSUYA MIZUGUCHI

Profile of Tetsuya Mizuguchi . Born in Otaru in 1965. Joined SEGA in 1990. Produced hit titles such as "Sega Rally Championship", "Sega Rally 2" (both arcade), and "Space Channel 5" (Dreamcast).In 2000, when Sega was spun off, he became the representative of United Game Artists.

↓ Mizuguchi's masterpiece

← "Sega Rally 2" (left) and "Space Channel 5" (bottom).

Finally, we asked them how they felt about entering the PS market. I have a very good image of PS users.I think they will thoroughly ignore anything boring, but if we do something interesting, I think they will respond very well to it. So I have high hopes that they will be into "Rez".

*The full text of the interview with Tetsuya Mizuguchi introduced here is available on Dengeki Online (URL http://dengekionline.com). Check it out if you want to know more about the world of "Rez"!

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