John Locke

3 weeks ago | econlib.org | Kevin Corcoran |John Locke |Scott Sumner |Pierre Lemieux

Michael Huemer’s book The Problem of Political Authority examines various arguments given in favor of establishing the existence of political authority, which he defines as a property containing two aspects:(i) Political legitimacy: the right, on the part of a government, to make certain sorts of laws and enforce them by coercion against the members of its society – in short, the right to rule.

2 months ago | medium.com | John Locke

John Locke·Follow4 min read·--As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, finding the right talent for your needs can feel like walking a tightrope. You want skilled professionals who can deliver, but you also need flexibility and affordability. This is where freelancers come into the picture. But is hiring a freelancer the right move for your business? Let’s break it down. Freelancers are self-employed professionals who offer services to businesses on a project or contract basis.

2 months ago | medium.com | John Locke

John Locke·Follow1 min read·--Scope creep refers to uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in a project’s scope without corresponding adjustments to time, cost, and resources. This phenomenon is one of the leading causes of budget overruns, as additional work drives up costs far beyond initial estimates. In fact, studies show that 52% of projects experience scope creep, with nearly 1 in 3 projects failing due to poor scope management.

Jan 24, 2025 | medium.com | John Locke

John Locke·Follow5 min read·--Imagine walking into a bustling hospital or clinic. Phones are ringing, patients are checking in, doctors are rushing between appointments, and somewhere behind the scenes, someone is juggling schedules, managing records, and keeping it all running smoothly. Sound familiar, right? Now, picture all of this being done faster, with fewer errors, and at a fraction of the cost. That’s the magic of virtual assistants in healthcare.

Jan 22, 2025 | medium.com | John Locke

John Locke·Follow8 min read·--DevOps is all about streamlining the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by fostering collaboration and optimizing people, processes, and technology. But as many DevOps engineers will tell you, the journey isn’t always smooth. In fact, a recent Reddit thread highlighted a common sentiment: one of the biggest pain points for DevOps professionals & DevOps teams is managing environment inconsistencies.