Announcing Domain-Driven Design Exercises

How we discover and organise domains in an existing product

Software companies and consultants like to flex their Domain Driven Design (DDD) muscles by throwing around terms like Domain, Subdomain and Bounded Context. But what lies behind these buzzwords, and how these apply to customers' diverse environments and needs, are often not as clear. As it turns out it takes a collaborative effort between stakeholders and development team(s) over a longer period of time on a regular basis to get them right.

Running Hybrid Workshops

When modernizing or building systems, one major challenge is finding out what to build. In Pre-Covid times on-site workshops were a main source to get an idea about ‘the right thing’. But during Covid everybody got used to working remotely, so now the question can be raised: Is it still worth having on-site, physical workshops?

Building a micro frontend consuming a design system | Part 3

In this blopgpost, you will learn how to create a react application that consumes a design system.

Creating a Cross-Domain Capable ML Pipeline

As classifying images into categories is a ubiquitous task occurring in various domains, a need for a machine learning pipeline which can accommodate for new categories is easy to justify. In particular, common general requirements are to filter out low-quality (blurred, low contrast etc.) images, and to speed up the learning of new categories if image quality is sufficient. In this blog post we compare several image classification models from the transfer learning perspective.

Part 1: TIMETOACT Logistics Hackathon - Behind the Scenes

A look behind the scenes of our Hackathon on Sustainable Logistic Simulation in May 2022. This was a hybrid event, running on-site in Vienna and remotely. Participants from 12 countries developed smart agents to control cargo delivery truck fleets in a simulated Europe.

5 Inconvenient Questions when hiring an AI company

This article discusses five questions you should ask when buying an AI. These questions are inconvenient for providers of AI products, but they are necessary to ensure that you are getting the best product for your needs. The article also discusses the importance of testing the AI system on your own data to see how it performs.

Let's build an Enterprise AI Assistant

In the previous blog post we have talked about basic principles of building AI assistants. Let’s take them for a spin with a product case that we’ve worked on: using AI to support enterprise sales pipelines.

Part 1: Data Analysis with ChatGPT

In this new blog series we will give you an overview of how to analyze and visualize data, create code manually and how to make ChatGPT work effectively. Part 1 deals with the following: In the data-driven era, businesses and organizations are constantly seeking ways to extract meaningful insights from their data. One powerful tool that can facilitate this process is ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art natural language processing model developed by OpenAI. In Part 1 pf this blog, we'll explore the proper usage of data analysis with ChatGPT and how it can help you make the most of your data.

So You are Building an AI Assistant?

So you are building an AI assistant for the business? This is a popular topic in the companies these days. Everybody seems to be doing that. While running AI Research in the last months, I have discovered that many companies in the USA and Europe are building some sort of AI assistant these days, mostly around enterprise workflow automation and knowledge bases. There are common patterns in how such projects work most of the time. So let me tell you a story...

Innovation Incubator at TIMETOACT GROUP Austria

Discover how our Innovation Incubator empowers teams to innovate with collaborative, week-long experiments, driving company-wide creativity and progress.

Database Analysis Report

This report comprehensively analyzes the auto parts sales database. The primary focus is understanding sales trends, identifying high-performing products, Analyzing the most profitable products for the upcoming quarter, and evaluating inventory management efficiency.

Composite UI with Design System and Micro Frontends

Discover how to create scalable composite UIs using design systems and micro-frontends. Enhance consistency and agility in your development process.

Laura GaetanoBlog

5 lessons from running a (remote) design systems book club

Last year I gifted a design systems book I had been reading to a friend and she suggested starting a mini book club so that she’d have some accountability to finish reading the book. I took her up on the offer and so in late spring, our design systems book club was born. But how can you make the meetings fun and engaging even though you're physically separated? Here are a couple of things I learned from running my very first remote book club with my friend!

Introduction to Partial Function Application in F#

Partial Function Application is one of the core functional programming concepts that everyone should understand as it is widely used in most F# codebases.In this post I will introduce you to the grace and power of partial application. We will start with tupled arguments that most devs will recognise and then move onto curried arguments that allow us to use partial application.

Chrystal LantnikBlog

CSS :has() & Responsive Design

In my journey to tackle a responsive layout problem, I stumbled upon the remarkable benefits of the :has() pseudo-class. Initially, I attempted various other methods to resolve the issue, but ultimately, embracing the power of :has() proved to be the optimal solution. This blog explores my experience and highlights the advantages of utilizing the :has() pseudo-class in achieving flexible layouts.

Matus ZilinskyBlog

Creating a Social Media Posts Generator Website with ChatGPT

Using the GPT-3-turbo and DALL-E models in Node.js to create a social post generator for a fictional product can be really helpful. The author uses ChatGPT to create an API that utilizes the openai library for Node.js., a Vue component with an input for the title and message of the post. This article provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the project and includes links to the code repository.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F#

Dive into functional programming with F# in our introductory series. Learn how to solve real business problems using F#'s functional programming features. This first part covers setting up your environment, basic F# syntax, and implementing a simple use case. Perfect for developers looking to enhance their skills in functional programming.

Innovation Incubator Round 1

Team experiments with new technologies and collaborative problem-solving: This was our first round of the Innovation Incubator.

SAM Wins First Prize at AIM Hackathon

The winning team of the AIM Hackathon, nexus. Group AI, developed SAM, an AI-powered ESG reporting platform designed to help companies streamline their sustainability compliance.

Building and Publishing Design Systems | Part 2

Learn how to build and publish design systems effectively. Discover best practices for creating reusable components and enhancing UI consistency.

Event Sourcing with Apache Kafka

For a long time, there was a consensus that Kafka and Event Sourcing are not compatible with each other. So it might look like there is no way of working with Event Sourcing. But there is if certain requirements are met.

The Intersection of AI and Voice Manipulation

The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in text-to-speech (TTS) technologies has revolutionized the way we interact with written content. Natural Readers, standing at the forefront of this innovation, offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to cater to a broad spectrum of needs, from personal leisure to educational support and commercial use. As we delve into the capabilities of Natural Readers, it's crucial to explore both the advantages it brings to the table and the ethical considerations surrounding voice manipulation in TTS technologies.

AIM Hackathon 2024: Sustainability Meets LLMs

Focusing on impactful AI applications, participants addressed key issues like greenwashing detection, ESG report relevance mapping, and compliance with the European Green Deal.

Part 2: Data Analysis with powerful Python

Analyzing and visualizing data from a SQLite database in Python can be a powerful way to gain insights and present your findings. In Part 2 of this blog series, we will walk you through the steps to retrieve data from a SQLite database file named gold.db and display it in the form of a chart using Python. We'll use some essential tools and libraries for this task.

Peter SzarvasBlog

Why Was Our Project Successful: Coincidence or Blueprint?

“The project exceeded all expectations,” is one among our favourite samples of the very positive feedback from our client. Here's how we did it!

Daniel WellerBlog

Revolutionizing the Logistics Industry

As the logistics industry becomes increasingly complex, businesses need innovative solutions to manage the challenges of supply chain management, trucking, and delivery. With competitors investing in cutting-edge research and development, it is vital for companies to stay ahead of the curve and embrace the latest technologies to remain competitive. That is why we introduce the TIMETOACT Logistics Simulator Framework, a revolutionary tool for creating a digital twin of your logistics operation.

Building A Shell Application for Micro Frontends | Part 4

We already have a design system, several micro frontends consuming this design system, and now we need a shell application that imports micro frontends and displays them.

Machine Learning Pipelines

In this first part, we explain the basics of machine learning pipelines and showcase what they could look like in simple form. Learn about the differences between software development and machine learning as well as which common problems you can tackle with them.

Strategic Impact of Large Language Models

This blog discusses the rapid advancements in large language models, particularly highlighting the impact of OpenAI's GPT models.

Bernhard SchauerBlog

ADRs as a Tool to Build Empowered Teams

Learn how we use Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to build empowered, autonomous teams, enhancing decision-making and collaboration.

Introduction to Web Programming in F# with Giraffe – Part 2

In this series we are investigating web programming with Giraffe and the Giraffe View Engine plus a few other useful F# libraries.

Nina DemuthBlog

They promised it would be the next big thing!

Haven’t we all been there? We have all been promised by teachers, colleagues or public speakers that this or that was about to be the next big thing in tech that would change the world as we know it.

ChatGPT & Co: LLM Benchmarks for September

Find out which large language models outperformed in the September 2024 benchmarks. Stay informed on the latest AI developments and performance metrics.

Martin WarnungBlog

Common Mistakes in the Development of AI Assistants

How fortunate that people make mistakes: because we can learn from them and improve. We have closely observed how companies around the world have implemented AI assistants in recent months and have, unfortunately, often seen them fail. We would like to share with you how these failures occurred and what can be learned from them for future projects: So that AI assistants can be implemented more successfully in the future!

License Plate Detection for Precise Car Distance Estimation

When it comes to advanced driver-assistance systems or self-driving cars, one needs to find a way of estimating the distance to other vehicles on the road.

Daniel PuchnerBlog

Make Your Value Stream Visible Through Structured Logging

Boost your value stream visibility with structured logging. Improve traceability and streamline processes in your software development lifecycle.

Consistency and Aggregates in Event Sourcing

Learn how we ensures data consistency in event sourcing with effective use of aggregates, enhancing system reliability and performance.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 3

Dive into F# data structures and pattern matching. Simplify code and enhance functionality with these powerful features.

Part 3: How to Analyze a Database File with GPT-3.5

In this blog, we'll explore the proper usage of data analysis with ChatGPT and how you can analyze and visualize data from a SQLite database to help you make the most of your data.

Jörg EgretzbergerBlog

8 tips for developing AI assistants

AI assistants for businesses are hype, and many teams were already eagerly and enthusiastically working on their implementation. Unfortunately, however, we have seen that many teams we have observed in Europe and the US have failed at the task. Read about our 8 most valuable tips, so that you will succeed.

State of Fast Feedback in Data Science Projects

DSML projects can be quite different from the software projects: a lot of R&D in a rapidly evolving landscape, working with data, distributions and probabilities instead of code. However, there is one thing in common: iterative development process matters a lot.

LLM Performance Series: Batching

Beginning with the September Trustbit LLM Benchmarks, we are now giving particular focus to a range of enterprise workloads. These encompass the kinds of tasks associated with Large Language Models that are frequently encountered in the context of large-scale business digitalization.

Boosting speed of scikit-learn regression algorithms

The purpose of this blog post is to investigate the performance and prediction speed behavior of popular regression algorithms, i.e. models that predict numerical values based on a set of input variables.

Part 4: Save Time and Analyze the Database File

ChatGPT-4 enables you to analyze database contents with just two simple steps (copy and paste), facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Part 2: Detecting Truck Parking Lots on Satellite Images

In the previous blog post, we created an already pretty powerful image segmentation model in order to detect the shape of truck parking lots on satellite images. However, we will now try to run the code on new hardware and get even better as well as more robust results.

Part 1: Detecting Truck Parking Lots on Satellite Images

Real-time truck tracking is crucial in logistics: to enable accurate planning and provide reliable estimation of delivery times, operators build detailed profiles of loading stations, providing expected durations of truck loading and unloading, as well as resting times. Yet, how to derive an exact truck status based on mere GPS signals?

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 2

Explore functions, types, and modules in F#. Enhance your skills with practical examples and insights in this detailed guide.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 4

Unlock F# collections and pipelines. Manage data efficiently and streamline your functional programming workflow with these powerful tools.

Celebrating achievements

Our active memory can be like a cache of recently used data; fresh ideas & frustrations supersede older ones. That's why celebrating achievements is key for your success.

Introduction to Web Programming in F# with Giraffe – Part 1

In this series we are investigating web programming with Giraffe and the Giraffe View Engine plus a few other useful F# libraries.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 10

Discover Agents and Mailboxes in F#. Build responsive applications using these powerful concurrency tools in functional programming.

Process Pipelines

Discover how process pipelines break down complex tasks into manageable steps, optimizing workflows and improving efficiency using Kanban boards.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 11

Learn type inference and generic functions in F#. Boost efficiency and flexibility in your code with these essential programming concepts.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 12

Explore reflection and meta-programming in F#. Learn how to dynamically manipulate code and enhance flexibility with advanced techniques.

Inbox helps to clear the mind

I hate distractions. They can easily ruin my day when I'm in the middle of working on a cool project. They do that by overloading my mind, buzzing around inside me, and just making me tired. Even though we can think about several things at once, we can only do one thing at a time.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 7

Explore LINQ and query expressions in F#. Simplify data manipulation and enhance your functional programming skills with this guide.

So, I wrote a book

Join me as I share the story of writing a book on F#. Discover the challenges, insights, and triumphs along the way.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 8

Discover Units of Measure and Type Providers in F#. Enhance data management and type safety in your applications with these powerful tools.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 9

Explore Active Patterns and Computation Expressions in F#. Enhance code clarity and functionality with these advanced techniques.

Laura GaetanoBlog

Using a Skill/Will matrix for personal career development

Discover how a Skill/Will Matrix helps employees identify strengths and areas for growth, boosting personal and professional development.

The Power of Event Sourcing

This is how we used Event Sourcing to maintain flexibility, handle changes, and ensure efficient error resolution in application development.

Jonathan ChannonBlog

Tracing IO in .NET Core

Learn how we leverage OpenTelemetry for efficient tracing of IO operations in .NET Core applications, enhancing performance and monitoring.

My Workflows During the Quarantine

The current situation has deeply affected our daily lives. However, in retrospect, it had a surprisingly small impact on how we get work done at TIMETOACT GROUP Austria.

Learning + Sharing at TIMETOACT GROUP Austria

Discover how we fosters continuous learning and sharing among employees, encouraging growth and collaboration through dedicated time for skill development.

Laura GaetanoBlog

My Weekly Shutdown Routine

Discover my weekly shutdown routine to enhance productivity and start each week fresh. Learn effective techniques for reflection and organization.

Using NLP libraries for post-processing

Learn how to analyse sticky notes in miro from event stormings and how this analysis can be carried out with the help of the spaCy library.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 6

Learn error handling in F# with option types. Improve code reliability using F#'s powerful error-handling techniques.

Nina DemuthBlog

7 Positive effects of visualizing the interests of your team

Interests maps unleash hidden potentials and interests, but they also make it clear which topics are not of interest to your colleagues.

Daniel PuchnerBlog

How to gather data from Miro

Learn how to gather data from Miro boards with this step-by-step guide. Streamline your data collection for deeper insights.

Designing and Running a Workshop series: An outline

Learn how to design and execute impactful workshops. Discover tips, strategies, and a step-by-step outline for a successful workshop series.

Designing and Running a Workshop series: The board

In this part, we discuss the basic design of the Miro board, which will aid in conducting the workshops.

Introduction to Functional Programming in F# – Part 5

Master F# asynchronous workflows and parallelism. Enhance application performance with advanced functional programming techniques.

Introduction to Web Programming in F# with Giraffe – Part 3

In this series we are investigating web programming with Giraffe and the Giraffe View Engine plus a few other useful F# libraries.

Balazs MolnarBlog

Learn & Share video Obsidian

Knowledge is very powerful. So, finding the right tool to help you gather, structure and access information anywhere and anytime, is rather a necessity than an option. You want to accomplish your tasks better? You want a reliable tool which is easy to use, extendable and adaptable to your personal needs? Today I would like to introduce you to the knowledge management system of my choice: Obsidian.

Jonathan ChannonBlog

Understanding F# Type Aliases

In this post, we discuss the difference between F# types and aliases that from a glance may appear to be the same thing.

Open-sourcing 4 solutions from the Enterprise RAG Challenge

Our RAG competition is a friendly challenge different AI Assistants competed in answering questions based on the annual reports of public companies.

Bernhard SchauerBlog

Isolating legacy code with ArchUnit tests

Clear boundaries in code are important ... and hard. ArchUnit allows you to capture the structure your team agreed on in tests.

Jonathan ChannonBlog

Understanding F# applicatives and custom operators

In this post, Jonathan Channon, a newcomer to F#, discusses how he learnt about a slightly more advanced functional concept — Applicatives.

Nina DemuthBlog

From the idea to the product: The genesis of Skwill

We strongly believe in the benefits of continuous learning at work; this has led us to developing products that we also enjoy using ourselves. Meet Skwill.

Creating solutions and projects in VS code

In this post we are going to create a new Solution containing an F# console project and a test project using the dotnet CLI in Visual Studio Code.

Using Discriminated Union Labelled Fields

A few weeks ago, I re-discovered labelled fields in discriminated unions. Despite the fact that they look like tuples, they are not.

Second Place - AIM Hackathon 2024: Trustpilot for ESG

The NightWalkers designed a scalable tool that assigns trustworthiness scores based on various types of greenwashing indicators, including unsupported claims and inaccurate data.

Third Place - AIM Hackathon 2024: The Venturers

ESG reports are often filled with vague statements, obscuring key facts investors need. This team created an AI prototype that analyzes these reports sentence-by-sentence, categorizing content to produce a "relevance map".

Ways of Creating Single Case Discriminated Unions in F#

There are quite a few ways of creating single case discriminated unions in F# and this makes them popular for wrapping primitives. In this post, I will go through a number of the approaches that I have seen.

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AI Workshops for Companies

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The Digital Maturity Assessment provides tailored strategies for your digital transformation.

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Artificial Intelligence in Treasury Management

Optimize treasury processes with AI: automated reports, forecasts, and risk management.

Application Integration & Process Automation

Digitizing and improving business processes and responding agilely to change – more and more companies are facing these kind of challenges. This makes it all the more important to take new business opportunities through integrated and optimized processes based on intelligent, digitally networked systems.

Cloud Transformation & Container Technologies

Public, private or hybrid? We can help you develop your cloud strategy so you can take full advantage of the technology.

Software, Mobile and Web App Development

Standard software often cannot completely fulfill a company's own requirements - TIMETOACT therefore develops customized software solutions.