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Drew Pontikis

@drewski669.bsky.social

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Enjoyer of Technology | Lover of Communities of Practice | Drinker of Coffee Thoughts can be found at https://by-people-for-people.beehiiv.com/

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · Jul 20

Right - I have achieved MVP stage with my latest project, so I can finally press the go live button 🎉

Not much there right now - but there will be 🙂

#CommunitiesOfPractice #Community

By People For People

A social learning space for people who like to build communities with other people

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 2d

Not being able to park within the lines should be three points on your licence

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 3d

Really excellent writing from @maaikees.bsky.social www.maaikebrinkhof.nl/why-didnt-te...

"Why didn't testing find this issue?" Because you desire something that doesn't exist!

After 15 years in software testing, this is still a topic I'm dealing with way too often: people who have a completely misguided understanding of what testing can and cannot do. In the year 2025, too...

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 3d

Feeling pretty down this morning, but my cat has come to give me a hug so thats nice at least

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 4d

Ffs Mclaren #SingaporeGP

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 7d

@cassandrahl.com sharing real practical tips for making your achievements for visible - using the Show Share Shine method at #Testbash #Motacon

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 7d

.....and now ready for this year 🙂

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 7d

First time at #TestBash (back in 2017 I think)....

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 7d

4am start, now sitting in a cafe enjoying a coffee before #TestBash kicks off

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 9d

Here's the September edition of Recommended Reading from By People For People, and there's some really good stuff in this one 😊

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Recommended Reading - September Edition

A selection of interesting things I have read watched or listened to this month

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 9d

No sorry - I think it opens for general access soon though

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 10d

Oh good - its going to be one of those games again ffs

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 11d

Bruno Fernandes after his penalty was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher.

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 12d

Today has been exhausting

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 14d

Probably not tbf - usually I'll go before breakfast to avoid working out on an empty stomach. Stupidly I thought that was normal!

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 14d

Question for #fitnessSky people - if I go to the gym in the evening, I come out feeling really good and happy. If I go in the morning and do the same workout, mentally I feel like shit for the whole day. Is there a reason/solution for this beyond 'don't go in the morning'?

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 16d

Anyone whos organised a community event has been there before, and knows the fear - what if no one turns up? This week's By People For People talks about what happens when that actually happens, and why it matters

#Community #SocialLearning

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When There's Nobody There

Why low turnout can create unique opportunities for connection and value creation

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 16d

I can confirm mine are all written by me personally, which is why they are both boring and tedious

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 16d

When There's Nobody There

Why low turnout can create unique opportunities for connection and value creation

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 17d

I feel like I could be a luxury travel YouTuber - I'm not saying its not a hard job, I'm just saying that I'd be open to the opportunity

Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 17d

Very good read

The Pragmatic Engineer 2025 Survey: What’s in your tech stack? Part 1
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The Pragmatic Engineer 2025 Survey: What’s in your tech stack? Part 1

Which tools do software engineers use for backend development, frontend, infrastructure, AI tooling, and more, today? Reader survey, with feedback and analysis, based on 3,000+ responses

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 19d

Album of the day: 1001albumsgenerator.com/albums/4ePl0...

Album Of The Day

Superunknown by Soundgarden

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 21d

💧 Our #rivers are polluted, overheated, & stripped of their natural features

We’re calling on the government to make #SpaceForWater and support a network of nature-rich river corridors across England

✍️ Sign the petition to help restore our rivers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 21d

Album of the day: 1001albumsgenerator.com/albums/6i5mf...

Album Of The Day

Superfly by Curtis Mayfield

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Drew Pontikis @drewski669.bsky.social · 21d

A really wonderful experience to talk #Community with the Community ROI podcast and Yurii Lazaruk - we talked about glue, playing Fifa, convening, and recognising value in community spaces 🙂

The Hidden ROI of Communities of Practice | Community ROI with Drew Pontikis

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