After celebrating the 20th anniversary of Sidnet with a post summarizing our team values, we are moving from words to deeds and presenting the next edition of the #SidnetDonations initiative. This time, the funds will go to Marcin Sztrubel, a beneficiary of the Avalon Foundation struggling with muscle atrophy, and to the development of the pre-commit framework, as nominated by Wojciech Siewierski.
Eighth years with us
In times when frequent job changes have become the norm, we proudly celebrate the work anniversaries of our team members. Wojciech Siewierski, who has been with us for over seven years, embodies the dedication and expertise that are the bedrock of our company. Privately, he is a connoisseur and expert on yerba mate and the hottest extremes on the Scoville scale. Professionally, he is an experienced Senior Developer, a cybersecurity specialist, and a genuine technical wizard. His expertise has been pivotal to countless projects, both for our clients and within the company. This time, we have entrusted him with the important task of choosing the open-source and charity projects we will support.
Pre-commit – streamlining Continuous Integration
To err is human, but with frameworks like pre-commit, small developer mistakes—like missing semicolons and other minor, easily fixable defects—are caught early. Pre-commit significantly reduces the workload compared to manually writing Git hooks, especially given the myriad states a repository can be in. This framework automatically runs tests whenever changes are saved, simplifying the code review process by allowing reviewers to focus on the most critical aspects of the modifications. By ensuring that tests and linters are executed in a structured and predictable manner, pre-commit helps prevent errors from coming to light.
The Foundation supports its beneficiaries in many ways. For example, it offers much-needed material support, but also psychological and organizational assistance to make life easier for those struggling with cancer on all possible levels.
Marcin Sztrubel – rehabilitation of muscle atrophy
Fundraisers for children with disabilities naturally stir deep emotions, but their visibility often overshadows the struggles faced by adults dealing with similar challenges. This month, Wojtek has once again chosen to support Marcin Sztrubel, who has been confronting the relentless progression of muscle atrophy for several years.
Marcin does not give in to the disease and is actively involved in the Polish Neuromuscular Diseases Association. However, the escalating costs of his rehabilitation are becoming an increasing burden. We hope that the support provided through the #SidnetDonations initiative will bring him at least some relief.
You can also help Marcin by donating any amount to the Avalon Foundation, where he is a beneficiary. The necessary details can be found on the foundation’s website, and to ensure the funds go directly to Marcin, please title your transfer “Sztrubel, 406,” according to the instructions.
That was the August edition of #SidnetDonations – stay tuned for September, when we will introduce the next foundations and open-source projects to receive our financial support.