James Harrison

Nov 24, 2024 | medium.com | James Harrison

James Harrison·FollowPublished inVast Engineering·9 min read·--NestJS project setup with Vast StudioIf you want to get started with NestJS — or if you’re looking for a faster, more efficient way to bootstrap your projects — you’ve come to the right place. While this article won’t walk you through the traditional “getting started” steps in detail (the NestJS documentation does a great job of that), it will show you how to set up your project faster and with far less effort.

Nov 22, 2024 | medium.com | James Harrison

James Harrison·FollowPublished inVast Engineering·5 min read·--Vast Studio screenshotWhen I started programming in the 1990s, the world was just beginning to grapple with the transformative power of software. Back then, writing code felt like pure magic-a way to create something out of nothing. Decades later, despite exponential growth in technology, that process hasn’t fundamentally changed.

Sep 25, 2024 | skynews.com.au | James Harrison

Travellers could have their plans thrown into disarray on Thursday as Qantas engineers at Melbourne Airport plan to walk off the job in a bid to regain remuneration lost through years of pandemic wage freezes. Alongside striking in Melbourne, members of the Qantas Engineers’ Alliance – which comprises of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, Australian Workers’ Union and the Electrical Trades Union – have plans for industrial action at airports across Australia over the coming two weeks.

Mar 25, 2024 | travelweekly.com.au | James Harrison

The Flight Centre Foundation has recently appointed three new members to its board as it looks to invest $200,000 this year. Tai-Leigh Steffens has been appointed secretary and Simone Seiler and Keith Perkins have been appointed board members. Seiler, who is also FCM Meetings & Events global general manager, said she was thrilled to be appointed in the role with the foundation.

Mar 24, 2024 | travelweekly.com.au | James Harrison

Reports have emerged that Virgin Australia is looking at alternative options for its delayed order of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10s as the manufacturer struggles with supply chain issues and audits. The Australian Financial Review reported that Virgin is assessing plans to opt for the smaller 737 MAX 8 model instead of the MAX 10. The MAX 10 seats 205 passengers while the MAX 8 accommodates 180 travellers, but it can fly further.