Karell Ste-Marie

Karell Ste-Marie @karell_stemarie_ce42bf9c

About: Retired CTO ('99 to '24) sharing software development wisdom on YouTube. Helping developers master clean code, architecture & best practices through real-world stories and practical examples.

Location:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Joined:
Dec 22, 2024

Karell Ste-Marie
articles - 20 total

TECHNICAL DEBT EMERGENCY: Can You Get the Suits to PAY UP?

Technical debt is a silent killer of software development projects, causing delays, bugs, and...

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UNDERSTANDING Why Grafana is Essential for YOU

Are you wondering why Grafana is gaining so much attention in the tech world? In this video,...

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Unlocking Bit Manipulation Secrets!

Master the art of bit manipulation and unlock the secrets to efficient coding! In this video,...

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Why Your Code is Lazy and How to Fix It Today!

If your code is feeling lazy, it's time to fix it! In this video, we'll dive into common code...

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I Stopped Using LOCKS in My Code and the Outcome Was Surprising

As a seasoned software engineer and CTO, I've always been driven to write scalable code that can...

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Temporary Field Code Smell is SILENTLY DESTROYING Your Project!

In this video, The Serious CTO dives into the latest innovation in Mariadb, a game-changing...

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MARIADB Just Got a Game Changing Vector Data Type!

In this video, The Serious CTO dives into the latest innovation in Mariadb, a game-changing...

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STOP Writing Dirty Code: Fix The Data Class Code Smell Now!

Learn about the code smell data class and how to avoid it in your codebase. The Serious CTO...

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Git Merge VS Git Rebase: Which One Should YOU Use?

Confused about Git merge vs. Git rebase? In this video, we break down the differences and help...

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3 Code Comment Mistakes You're Making Right Now

Are you guilty of making these 3 code comment mistakes that can lead to code smells and bad code?...

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Vector Databases: Your AI's New Best Friend

The Serious CTO dives into the world of Vector Databases, a revolutionary technology that's...

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LONG METHOD FIXES You Never Knew You Needed!

🚀 Dive into the world of code smells as we tackle the notorious long method issue in legacy code!...

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Are You Making This ONE Fatal Mistake with Code Smell?

As a CTO, have you ever stopped to think about the potential pitfalls of code smell? One fatal...

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Mastering Inversion of Control: Simplify Your Code Today

Discover how Inversion of Control (IOC) can simplify your application development. Learn to...

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The Shocking Truth About DIAGRAMS You Never Knew

In today's video, we're going to explore the power of Fishbone Diagrams, a simple yet effective...

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Why Your Code is Jealous (and How to Fix It)

As a developer, have you ever written code that seemed perfect at first, but soon became a...

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SILENCE is Costing You More Than You Think!

🔍 A crucial lesson in "fixing bugs in code" turns into a powerful story about "transparency in...

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I Found the Worst Coding Mistakes in History

Are you guilty of writing code that's plagued by long parameter lists and other code smells? As a...

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PostgreSQL Secrets You Wish You Knew Earlier

As a seasoned CTO, I've come to realize that not learning PostgreSQL sooner is one of my biggest...

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The Code Smell Scam That Misled An Entire Generation Of Developers

Don't fall for the code smell scam! Learn about speculative generality and how it's fooling most...

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