Is anyone else going to miss the tick-tick-tick of their hard drive when everything goes to solid state? I still miss the Whuuurrr Whuuuurrr of my 5 1/4 when I start my computer up (not that I want to go back to floppies, but I still miss it:)...
It was hard to tell whether he was being sardonic, or serious. If it was meant tounge and cheek, then it's really a very clever email. If not, then he sounds like he should be playing a certain racing game. [:)]
I've been in the same boat, and I feel your pain. Here are the things that helped me:
1. Adopt a methodology, if you're doing things ad-hoc you're going to pay for it long run. Check out "Heads First Object-Oriented Analysis and Design". Their ideas are perfect for the non-software company that writes software, and it's a fast/fun read. Even if you're not working with an OO toolkit, this is still an excellent approach.
2. Learn to make accurate estimates - this is *incredibly* important. If you're not used to doing this properly, I'd reccomend "Software Estimation - Demystifying the Black Art" by Steven McConnel. If you don't have the time to read that book, grab Construx estimate and learn to use that. It's free (there may be a fee for professional use, but you can learn with it first), and while a little quirky has a pretty effective system for developing a professional/fairly accurate estimate.
3. Grab "Wiley - AntiPatterns, Refactoring Software, Architectures, and Projects in Crisis". Not only is it an interesting read, but it offers some tried and true solutions for this kind of situation.
3. When scope creep attacks, ask your boss, "What don't you want me to do?" - This little question can quite clearly illustrate the cost of pushing features on developers. It's also the reason you need accurate time estimates based on specific feature sets, so you can back it up.
4. Remember that 9 women can't make a baby in 1 month. Don't let management throw more developers at a problem unless it makes sense. Having proper abstractions helps here.
5. Remember that you and the management have the same goal, and are really on the same team. Work with them, and help them understand what's possible.
So, that's my $0.02. I hope it helps, and good luck!
I think there are four kinds of developers:
*Ones that are good at design
*Ones that are good at implementation
*Ones that are good at both
*And college kids (no offense college kids).
I think the trouble comes in when corporations don't consider the consequences of matching work to skill set, or putting too much responsibility in the hands of the inexperienced. IMHO with all of it's issues, bad Perl code is really just a symptom of bad management.
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Yipe, that girl looks like she's about to dine on human flesh.
:( So I guess there's no escaping them. Although here (US) in the South people have always been that way. (It's what happens when a country is colonized by puritans)
Sure, the argument of what caused creation is outside of observable space time - but that's not what people are upset about. ID argues that creation did occur in what science would define as measurable space time.
What I want to know is how they will filter bias from fact. It seems like "facts" are very subjective in the media today.
This reminds me of a quote from Einstein on prohibition:
"The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this."
thoughts?
It's funny how some of the most important decision-making roles in our society - the role of a voter, the role of a parent, the role of an elected official - require no formal qualifications.
I know of one formal requirement for elected officials: They have to be stupid enough to want the job.
[:)]
I can empathize about the gym, the last time I went I fell off the treadmill! 'Not one of my more attractive moments.
The guy who said Biking to work was absolutely right. If you live in a cold area, don't let that dissuade you. I live in Cleveland and as long as you gear up it's not hard at all.
It also helps with other geek-borne illnesses like depression.
So if I understand what you're saying, then you're more frustrated about the prejudice any side exhibits when they clearly aren't considering the facts? I respect that. I think I could use a healthy does of skepticism for people who "agree" with my point of view.
Honestly, after so many years of this being a political issue instead of a scientific one I'm just feeling a little bit frustrated.
If you don't mind my asking (b/c I'm genuinely interested), what do you do to separate propaganda from science? It seems like the integrity of our media outlets has been waning for quite some time... but maybe that's just my perception and they've always been this way.
Do you think scientists are going to get funding from non-profits and government grants when they say "no, there's nothing wrong" or "it's not really that bad?"
I agree that everyone has an agenda. I'm just a lot more skeptical of findings from corporate research, than I am of findings from people not making money from it.
That's the beauty of the scientific community though, it can all be tested. If it is good research then others outside of the oil industry should be able to corroborate it.
So you're saying environmental scientists made global warming up for financial gain? If so, that's a pretty laughable conclusion.
Do you have any idea what kind of shoestring budget a non profit environmental scientist works off of? I mean, really, what do you think, they make up "lies" about global warming so they can live paycheck to paycheck? Don't you think they would just go work for a corporation and make the big bucks if they had so little integrity?
That's the difference between the Shell scientists and the ones Al Gore works with is this:
All corporations are required *by law* not to consider the public good, but only consider their bottom line.
The "scientific" research that tobacco companies did into whether or not smoking causes cancer had the same problems. A company can use smoke and mirrors to protect their bottom line for years.
When you look at what Al Gore is doing (all left wing conspiracy theories aside) it's pretty much summed up this way: he wants to clean up the environment. Most of the scientists he works with are funded via nonprofits or grants. These are organizations that seek to understand environmental problems and find solutions to them.
Both could be biased, but that's the beauty of science. The scientific method holds up pretty well against bad science... or things that just aren't science at all (see: "Intelligent" design)
To sum up: A Higher percentage of girls use best-in-practice methodologies (generally written by men) because 'Girls go to college to get more knowledge, and boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider!'
This article told me I code like a woman. I knew playing all those female characters in RPGs would come back to haunt me./cry Anyone I ever interview with the good sense to play a female character (i.e., someone who doesn't want to stare at rippling man-muscle for hours on end) and the good sense to write code that's maintainable is a person I'd hire on the spot!
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Is anyone else going to miss the tick-tick-tick of their hard drive when everything goes to solid state? I still miss the Whuuurrr Whuuuurrr of my 5 1/4 when I start my computer up (not that I want to go back to floppies, but I still miss it:) ...
LOL! Ok, I'm using that from now on. You're a genius.
It was hard to tell whether he was being sardonic, or serious. If it was meant tounge and cheek, then it's really a very clever email. If not, then he sounds like he should be playing a certain racing game. [:)]
Hey this is great! This game sounds like an A-Hole magnet! Consequently, that means less A-Holes in other games, and more fun for the rest of us!
I've been in the same boat, and I feel your pain. Here are the things that helped me: 1. Adopt a methodology, if you're doing things ad-hoc you're going to pay for it long run. Check out "Heads First Object-Oriented Analysis and Design". Their ideas are perfect for the non-software company that writes software, and it's a fast/fun read. Even if you're not working with an OO toolkit, this is still an excellent approach. 2. Learn to make accurate estimates - this is *incredibly* important. If you're not used to doing this properly, I'd reccomend "Software Estimation - Demystifying the Black Art" by Steven McConnel. If you don't have the time to read that book, grab Construx estimate and learn to use that. It's free (there may be a fee for professional use, but you can learn with it first), and while a little quirky has a pretty effective system for developing a professional/fairly accurate estimate. 3. Grab "Wiley - AntiPatterns, Refactoring Software, Architectures, and Projects in Crisis". Not only is it an interesting read, but it offers some tried and true solutions for this kind of situation. 3. When scope creep attacks, ask your boss, "What don't you want me to do?" - This little question can quite clearly illustrate the cost of pushing features on developers. It's also the reason you need accurate time estimates based on specific feature sets, so you can back it up. 4. Remember that 9 women can't make a baby in 1 month. Don't let management throw more developers at a problem unless it makes sense. Having proper abstractions helps here. 5. Remember that you and the management have the same goal, and are really on the same team. Work with them, and help them understand what's possible. So, that's my $0.02. I hope it helps, and good luck!
I think there are four kinds of developers: *Ones that are good at design *Ones that are good at implementation *Ones that are good at both *And college kids (no offense college kids). I think the trouble comes in when corporations don't consider the consequences of matching work to skill set, or putting too much responsibility in the hands of the inexperienced. IMHO with all of it's issues, bad Perl code is really just a symptom of bad management.
Yipe, that girl looks like she's about to dine on human flesh.
I think McCain teabagging Obama would be pretty funny :D
:( So I guess there's no escaping them. Although here (US) in the South people have always been that way. (It's what happens when a country is colonized by puritans)
Mods, please love this person. He's crying out. If I were a mod, I'd mod him for his witty banter!
Sure, the argument of what caused creation is outside of observable space time - but that's not what people are upset about. ID argues that creation did occur in what science would define as measurable space time. What I want to know is how they will filter bias from fact. It seems like "facts" are very subjective in the media today.
I thought that first paragraph was an excerpt and not part of the review ... I thought, "Wow! This book really does suck!"
Good thing I ate all those twinkies!
This reminds me of a quote from Einstein on prohibition: "The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this." thoughts?
It's funny how some of the most important decision-making roles in our society - the role of a voter, the role of a parent, the role of an elected official - require no formal qualifications.
I know of one formal requirement for elected officials: They have to be stupid enough to want the job. [:)]
I can empathize about the gym, the last time I went I fell off the treadmill! 'Not one of my more attractive moments. The guy who said Biking to work was absolutely right. If you live in a cold area, don't let that dissuade you. I live in Cleveland and as long as you gear up it's not hard at all. It also helps with other geek-borne illnesses like depression.
So if I understand what you're saying, then you're more frustrated about the prejudice any side exhibits when they clearly aren't considering the facts? I respect that. I think I could use a healthy does of skepticism for people who "agree" with my point of view. Honestly, after so many years of this being a political issue instead of a scientific one I'm just feeling a little bit frustrated. If you don't mind my asking (b/c I'm genuinely interested), what do you do to separate propaganda from science? It seems like the integrity of our media outlets has been waning for quite some time ... but maybe that's just my perception and they've always been this way.
Do you think scientists are going to get funding from non-profits and government grants when they say "no, there's nothing wrong" or "it's not really that bad?"
I agree that everyone has an agenda. I'm just a lot more skeptical of findings from corporate research, than I am of findings from people not making money from it. That's the beauty of the scientific community though, it can all be tested. If it is good research then others outside of the oil industry should be able to corroborate it.
So you're saying environmental scientists made global warming up for financial gain? If so, that's a pretty laughable conclusion. Do you have any idea what kind of shoestring budget a non profit environmental scientist works off of? I mean, really, what do you think, they make up "lies" about global warming so they can live paycheck to paycheck? Don't you think they would just go work for a corporation and make the big bucks if they had so little integrity?
That's the difference between the Shell scientists and the ones Al Gore works with is this: All corporations are required *by law* not to consider the public good, but only consider their bottom line. The "scientific" research that tobacco companies did into whether or not smoking causes cancer had the same problems. A company can use smoke and mirrors to protect their bottom line for years. When you look at what Al Gore is doing (all left wing conspiracy theories aside) it's pretty much summed up this way: he wants to clean up the environment. Most of the scientists he works with are funded via nonprofits or grants. These are organizations that seek to understand environmental problems and find solutions to them. Both could be biased, but that's the beauty of science. The scientific method holds up pretty well against bad science ... or things that just aren't science at all (see: "Intelligent" design)
To sum up: A Higher percentage of girls use best-in-practice methodologies (generally written by men) because 'Girls go to college to get more knowledge, and boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider!'