I didn’t do a digest post last week. And I can’t offer any kind of logistical or overworked excuse. Amanda and I just decided we wanted to go out for a date night, so we tried a local brewery, played some old school video games, and had dinner out. By the time we came home,…
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a hot take. And, to be fair, this is probably a lukewarm take, at best. I’m taking a slightly aged tweet, and I’m going to react to it in a slightly oblique way. Here’s the tweet. Unpopular career advice: speaking at conferences is a massive waste of time…
I’m now officially getting back into the content groove, I think. Last week I wrote at length about the subject of pair programming. And this week, I’m doing another reader question round-up. I’m opting for the video format again for a couple of reasons. First, because I’m frankly having fun with it. And, second, because…
The Charleston metro area is great, as I briefly described a couple of weeks ago. And, since then, we’ve seen even more of the city, treating ourselves to some additional excursions and adventures in the city proper. But today, I’d like to talk about where we’re actually staying, and what life there is like. We’re…
Pair programming. Understanding of this topic may vary among the readership. Some of you might have the vague notion that it means two programmers working together… or something. Others of you might have a more solid grasp of particulars and a vocabulary that includes terms like “driver-navigator” and “expert-novice.” And, a few may even understand…
