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Embracing Team Spirit and Magic at the Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge

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As a developer, there are plenty of challenges that push our coding and problem-solving abilities to new heights. But what happens when you throw a bit of creativity and a touch of magic into the mix? Well, that’s exactly what is happening at the Arctic Cloud Developer Challenge. Not only that we are deep diving into cloud technologies and tackling some truly innovative problems, but we also having a blast embracing our inner nerds with Harry Potter-themed costumes and decorations. 🪄✨

But the true magic of the challenge lay in how our team is working together! Each member of our team is bringing something unique to the table, whether it was deep technical knowledge, fresh ideas, or a skill for problem-solving. We are leaning on each other’s strengths, just like a well-balanced Hogwarts house working together to conquer a tough assignment.

We got our Hogwarts Express tickets, so Harry and Hermione went through the 9 and 3/4 platform! Don’t believe it? Here’s the proof!

You can read about our experience on LinkedIn as well: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andjela-ljubisavljevic-70b718115_we-are-having-an-amazing-time-participating-activity-7288143871597830145-Q47Q?utm_source=social_share_sheet&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

Unleashing the Magic of Cloud Development: The Sorting Hat for Modern Developers

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In the magical world of Harry Potter, one of the most iconic and memorable objects is the Sorting Hat.This enchanted headwear, which resides in the Hogwarts castle, possesses the power to determine which of the four houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin—a student will belong to. But the Sorting Hat isn’t just a simple hat; it’s a symbol of self-discovery, values, and the importance of finding a place where we truly belong.

The Sorting Hat isn’t simply choosing based on appearances or superficial traits. It looks for the qualities that define the essence of the students: their bravery, their loyalty, their intelligence, or their ambition. It seeks to understand their values, strengths, and desires, guiding them to the house where they will best thrive.

Our algorithm will use following characteristics to make sure that students are being correctly sorted:

  • Gryffindor values courage, bravery, and chivalry. It’s for those who are unafraid to stand up for what’s right.
  • Hufflepuff represents hard work, loyalty, and fairness. It’s for those who approach life with kindness and integrity.
  • Ravenclaw values wisdom, knowledge, and curiosity. It’s for those who are intellectually driven and seek truth.
  • Slytherin prizes ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. It’s for those who have the will to succeed, no matter the challenges.

Now, let’s have a look how the process will go and visualize it a little bit.

We will have two front ends: physical hat and the quiz for sorting. Students can choose how they would like to be sorted.

Now, dive a bit into backend infrastructure:

You are maybe wondering what business value can we bring with our sorting hat?
Well, it can be used in various situations:
Educational Institutions: If the software is designed to assist in sorting or categorizing students (e.g., for projects, teams, or academic tracks)
Human Resources: In a business context, a Sorting Hat software could help HR departments with team-building, role assignments, or even personality-based job placements
Customer Segmentation: In a business setting, the Sorting Hat software could be used for customer segmentation, allowing companies to categorize customers based on behaviors, demographics, or preferences. This helps in delivering personalized marketing strategies
Predictive Analytics: By using machine learning or AI, the software could predict future behaviors or preferences, enhancing the business decision-making process