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The Grumpy Programmer has Advice for Young Computer Workers (Video)

Posted by Roblimo on from the hey-kids-get-off-my-code dept.

Bob Pendleton calls his blog "The Grumpy Programmer" because he's both grumpy and a programmer. He's also over 60 years old and has been programming since he was in his teens. This pair of videos is a break from our recent spate of conference panels and corporate people. It's an old programmer sharing his career experiences with younger programmers so they (you?) can avoid making his mistakes and possibly avoid becoming as grumpy as he is -- which is kind of a joke, since Bob is not nearly as grumpy as he is light-hearted. (Transcript covers both videos. Alternate Video Link One; Alternate Video Link Two)

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  1. Re:Incredibly wise advice by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It helps to marry someone ... capable of rational thinking.
     
    Well, once you get past the gay marriage issue you're kind of SOL.

  2. Re:Incredibly wise advice by Skarjak · · Score: 4, Funny

    -_-

  3. Re:First sentence by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Blackadder: "I seek information about a Wisewoman."
    Young Crone: "Ah, the Wisewoman... the Wisewoman."
    Blackadder: "Yes, the Wisewoman."
    Young Crone: "Two things, my lord, must thee know of the Wisewoman. First, she is... a woman. And second, she is..."
    Blackadder: "Wise?"
    Young Crone: "You do know her then?"
    Blackadder: "No, just a wild stab in the dark which is, incidentally, what you'll be getting if you don't start being a bit more helpful."