I always wanted a monitor riser for my desk that looked good, was made of natural wood and had internal shelves. After searching online and coming up disappointed I decided to build my own. Here it is: The extra shelves … Continue reading
I think it is okay to be negative about a given software technology, but it has to be for the right technical reasons in the context of the problem at hand. For the most part what goes on is bashing … Continue reading
My first boss taught me there are two types of programmers: pluggers and rock stars. It was the late 90’s, and programming talent was in high demand. I was the young gun they brought in. A plugger would not have … 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
No matter what versioning system you are using (Git, Mercurial, Subversion, TFS, CVS), a useful commit message is just as valuable as adhering to coding style and leaving behind useful comments. Why care about commit messages? If you ever need … Continue reading
I started with one screen, spiked up to 4, and now generally use two. More screens add to developer productivity, but I found there is a limit my mind can handle. If I need to write code, refresh a browser, … Continue reading
This was a reality for me and a co-worker for over one year. Note the plunger and the chains on the walls. This was more of a ‘lab’, my desk was outside this room, but we used to lovingly refer … Continue reading
