Sat.Nov 19, 2016 - Fri.Nov 25, 2016

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A Closer Look at Elasticsearch Express

Zalando Engineering

Elasticsearch is a technology that has been gaining popularity lately at Zalando Tech. We’ve learned that it’s a state of the art tool, and in the hands of a data artist can be used to design data models to conquer information retrieval challenges at a very large scale in a performant, distributed manner. The success of Elasticsearch as a technology is due to the various use cases it fits.

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Bread&Butter 2016: The Livestreaming Rollercoaster

Zalando Engineering

The fashion industry has been dominated by the elite for decades. Access to top products and brands were once restricted, while trendsetters were the only people on the guest list for the hottest events. Zalando wants to open up this world and grant greater access, reduce barriers, and empower customers. Zalando’s vision is to connect people and fashion.

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The Art of Mob Programming

Zalando Engineering

As a Producer at Zalando, our roles are instrumental in supporting development teams achieve excellence when delivering software. We help them by creating an environment where every team member can give their best. A few months ago, I read an article written by Woody Zuill about Mob Programming , a fairly new concept based on how we approach teamwork in software development.