My first programming instructor told the class one day: “Technology is like floating on a river, and every so often you have to open your wallet and pay someone to stay afloat.” Partly it is nobody’s fault. Change is constant … Continue reading
As a software developer I’ve been involved in a number of equity conversations over my career. Mostly what you’ll run into is dreamers with no experience asking you to work for free while they waste your time. Occasionally you’ll encounter … Continue reading
In programming hell the keyboard layout changes every day. The Internet is laggy. The backlog is so long, it can’t even load. The control and shift keys only work half the time. You may only use pico as your editor. … Continue reading
After 7 hours heads down working on code the last thing I want to do is talk to someone. In fact, I’m probably so in the zone by that point I’d likely go on to code for another 1-5 hours … Continue reading
Working in the software profession you will often run into a situation where someone is pushing your estimates down, asking for the moon, or increasing scope without adding resources or time. There is no instruction manual for handling that sort … Continue reading
Everywhere I look I see software rapidly falling into obsolescence that will need to be re-written soon. A good example is how rapidly JavaScript (ECMAscript) is evolving. In a few years nobody will get excited about maintaining a ECMA5 code … Continue reading
Your KeePass file might not be as safe as you think, but it is easy to protect yourself with this simple settings change that does not require creating a new kdbx file. This helps make your KeePass file more secure by deterring … Continue reading
I have been told “there is no such thing as green field development”. While that statement is false for the hobbyist developer, in the business world it is nearly true. Those who code for a hobby or for pure enjoyment … Continue reading
This year I joined the sit-stand work environment revolution and I love it! When it comes to being a successful software professional, investing in the right tools is important. Many of us overlook ergonomics, especially our desk and chair. In … Continue reading
A few months ago I upgraded a client’s website to support Stripe along side the prior Paypal implementation. The result: sales are up slightly and about 60% of customers are choosing to pay with Stripe. VS. Quick summary: … Continue reading
