Blast from the past: FlightAware’s Terrestrial ADS-B Network
An updated inside-look into our worldwide network of ADS-B ground stations.
READ NOWMocking database logic for unit tests in Go at FlightAware
Go is one of FlightAware’s four core programming languages. Since FlightAware needs a performant solution for delivering massive amounts of data, Go is a great choice. This blog will focus on a mocking technique for effective unit testing in Go.
READ NOWManaging a Technical Transformation (Part 1)
This is post is about FlightAware’s shift away from TCL and the journey we took to get there.
READ NOWRevisiting the Future Leaders of FlightAware
Since I wrote the two posts concerned with growing leaders in the FlightAware organization, a number of things have changed, two of which are that FlightAware fully embraced remote work and was also acquired by Collins Aerospace. These things had a couple effects on the course.
READ NOWEverything you wanted to know about SSL/TLS/PKI (But were too busy to ask)
Encryption is all around us. But how do these technologies work? Keep reading my dear reader, and you will uncover the deep mysteries and arcane knowledge of critical components of our online (and offline!) internet infrastructure.
READ NOWInterviewing at FlightAware: A Guide to Joining Our Team
Some of the most important decisions we make at FlightAware are deciding who will become part of our company, team, and culture. In this post, our Senior Software Engineer & Manager, Jonathan Cone, describes our interview process & what we look for in a candidate.
READ NOWTips and Tricks for Winning your Next FlightAware Hackathon
FlightAware's yearly hackathons are a fun diversion from usual work where we can focus on just making something cool. They're also an opportunity to vie for dominance on the battlefield of public opinion! Coolest project wins.
READ NOW2023 Intern Summer Projects -Part 3
Every year, our interns spend the summer working on interesting and meaningful projects that help them learn how to work on a professional team and help us solve problems across our business. We were excited and hope you enjoy this final post in our series.
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