Posts Tagged ‘programming’
The future is specific
Chris Granger – The future is specific. I’ve got to admit that Light Table is becoming more intriguing the more I read about it. I was impressed with the debut, I was glad to see the Kickstarter take off like it did, and I was thrilled to see that the project joined the Summer 2012 [...]
Complication is What Happens When You Try to Solve a Problem You Don’t Understand
Complication is What Happens When You Try to Solve a Problem You Don't Understand | SIGPWNED. Programming has a lot to do with design. Don’t mistake my use of the word ‘design’ for ‘aesthetic’ or ‘art’ — I’m referencing the inherent meaning of design. The organization, the structure, the intentional placement of everything for the purpose of [...]
What should every programmer know about security?
What should every programmer know about security? – Stack Overflow. Security is one of those topics you can’t possibly escape if you write any sort of code. It’s also one of those things that’s really difficult to study until you get bit at some point along the way and really learn your lesson. Being proactive [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Code Alone
Why You Shouldn't Code Alone | Steel City Ruby Conf. This is a great inspirational piece. Getting stuck in your own bubble is never great for longevity, but it really got me thinking about a workflow I was in not long ago. I spent some time pair programming for the first time and it was [...]
Stop Googling
Stop Googling // RailsTips by John Nunemaker. This is serious truth. One of the worst parts about programming to me is the fact that you can copy and paste and sometimes get things to work. Once that happens the first time, you’re destroyed until you mature. You will spend exponentially more time searching for a [...]
Improving Your Process: Establishing Style Guides
I’m becoming increasingly comfortable with the idea that at least some form of style guide, whether on a team or individually, is an extremely important part of the process. It helps with everything from readability to quality control and especially helps a team become that much more cohesive.
Essential ActionScript 3.0 Book Review
Essential ActionScript 3.0 by Colin Moock is an in depth resource for learning AS3. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to really learn the ins and outs of AS3.
Improving Your Process: Blueprinting Your Estimations
Creating a blueprint can exponentially help your estimation process for client work.
