Have Software Design Patterns Become Obsolete?
Software design patterns have become a controversial topic, and I do not understand why. The last time I had an argument with someone, he insisted…
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Escaping the 9-5: Your Secret Weapon
In hindsight, I realized that spending two decades working for others was one of the biggest mistakes I made in my life.
When Too Much Info Takes a Toll
One time I unintentionally disclosed too many technical details to a customer during a project update. I started talking about implementation specifics, technology stacks, and abstract…
The Key to a Marginally More Interesting Life
Earlier today, I helped my son solve the following equation: It seems easy. Or does it? Don’t be frustrated if you can’t solve it right…
The Unavoidable “Boring Stuff”
If you’ve ever worked with C++ and then switched to Python or Swift, you might get the impression that it’s almost impossible to write poorly-written…
The Art of Coding: A Baker’s Guide to Becoming a Developer
Did you know that software development is a lot like baking a cake? You have to follow a set of specific instructions to make sure…
4 Tips to Master Your Coding Journey
I wanted to share with you some of my favorite tips for becoming successful in programming and propelling your career in software development. Without further…
Software Development: Let’s Bring Back The Golden Age
In the stone age of computing (aka the 80s and 90s), software engineers were select, highly skilled individuals. They took pride in their work and…
To Delegate or not to Delegate, That is the Question
“You need to delegate“–we often hear this advice. But more often than not, this is something that should raise a red flag. When I was…
Software Developers: Your Chance of Survival in a Post-apocalyptic World
Do you have what it takes to survive in a post-apocalyptic world? If you’re a software developer, the answer might be yes. In a world…