Stop Being Competitive
I mean it. You don’t have to win all the time. It is more important to give, to share your experience than to beat other…
Sideloading Apps on iOS? No, thanks!
I’ve noticed that some developers are excited about the idea of third-party app stores on iOS. I’m not one of them. I do not welcome…
Why You Shouldn’t Hire B Players
“A players hire A players; B players hire C players, and C players hire D players. It doesn’t take long to get to Z players.…
What’s your definition of success?
What would you say makes a successful life? Is it making a lot of money and working many hours? Or is it having lots of…
Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done Using this Simple, 4-Step Method
says, "No way! Do something else first. It doesn't matter what, just do anything but work on the project."
Money Is Not the Answer
Software developers can never stop learning. The real question is the motivation behind that learning. My first programming language was Sinclair Basic. I found it…
A Simple Guide to Object Orientation
Designing and implementing object-oriented systems require skills that take time to master. Here’s some food for thought for those of you who are just starting…
Survive Software Development Burnout: Get Back On Track
Burnout. The term that fills me with dread whenever I see it. It’s the reason why some of my best friends have left their jobs.…
Limit Yourself to the Present
Limit yourself to the present. – Marcus Aurelius Do not think about that which is not yet, or no longer. In this way, you will…
How Do You Make $118,000 a Year?
Did you know that the average software developer at a large company makes $118,000 a year*? Average. That’s not bad at all. (*) The average…