Author Archives: Alex Galbraith

Jason made me do it (meet the Optimise to Innovate podcast)

Posted on 25th March 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on Jason made me do it (meet the Optimise to Innovate podcast)

Three and a half years is a long time to not do something you enjoy. In my defence, I had good intentions every single one of those years! [..]

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Should I Recommend My Daughter Becomes a Developer?

Posted on 17th March 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on Should I Recommend My Daughter Becomes a Developer?

My daughter wants to be a developer. I’m not sure I can bring myself to tell her that is a safe long-term plan, but there are things she can think about. Read more »

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BookBytes #1: Books Worth Your Time

Posted on 10th March 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on BookBytes #1: Books Worth Your Time

Every month I pick three books worth talking about. One that made me think, one that changed how I do something, and one that’s just a great read. Read more »

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Half a Second Saved the Internet

Posted on 3rd March 2026 by Alex Galbraith | Permalink Comments Off on Half a Second Saved the Internet

The XZ Utils backdoor is one of the most fascinating near-misses in internet security history. A story about trust, burnout, open source, and the 500 milliseconds that stopped a catastrophic supply chain attack. Read more »

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