We are Principled: 2nd Edition
We always apply our best efforts to complete our work.
We do not make excuses. —from the 8th Light Principles of Steadily Adding...more.
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An Open and Closed Case
I awoke this morning to see a twitter conversation about the Open-Closed Principle. The tweeter was complaining that it didn't make a lot of sense....more.
The Pragmatics of TDD
So my last blog: The Startup Trap raised quite a ruckus. Amidst the various shouts of agreement and support, there was also a group...more.
The Start-Up Trap
- You have joined a new startup.
- You are a multi-talented mega-being.
- You can work 60, 70, 80 hours per week to get the job...more.
Help Prevent Session Hijacking
Keep your cookies to yourself
Browser cookies are a good way to provide a stateless protocol with some memory. Unfortunately, they're also good for hijacking...more.
We are Principled: 1st Edition
We continually master a variety of technologies and techniques.
We do not let unfamiliarity dissuade us from using the best tools. —from...more.
JIT or AOT Learning?
Our jobs as creators and maintainers of software systems are heavily wrapped up in our ability to learn. Generally we need a base level of...more.
Investing In Our Tools
As developers our workspaces are important to us. As software craftspeople, our tools are part of who we are. How many times do we settle...more.
The Principles of Craftsmanship
It should come as no surprise to anyone that I think 8th Light Inc. is a remarkable company. The company was founded, and is run,...more.
The Humble Craftsman
There is another side to Ted Neward's blog; and it's a side that I agree with. I believe Ted's overall thesis and analysis was...more.
I Wanna Party Like It's 2001
Last week I had the privilege of attending the first ever Innovation Games Summit in Silicon Valley.
Mythical Man Month - The Cliff Notes
If you've ever worked on a software development project under a time crunch, then you may have heard the phrase "mythical man month."
...more.Counting Mistakes
Have you ever watched an interview with a successful product creator?
I have, and lots. Typically the interviewer will ask what mistakes...more.
On Pedigree
Lately, I've been learning a great deal about pedigree.
It's a learning that actually began in my teenage years. Back then, I...more.
The Laborer and the Craftsman
In a recent blog Ted Neward made this remarkable statement:
I'm criticizing because this is what "software craftsmanship" gets us: an imposed segregation of...more.