Observations on Linux (Ubuntu Specifically)
It has been a long while since I’ve used a Linux + GUI. Ubuntu, I understand probably isn’t the most bleeding edge, but just out of the box it has all the candy of Windows 7 plus lots of 3rd party enhancements and drivers or OS-X with the same. I’m honestly amazed that the OS [...]
Rework Reminder (Kill your BDUF, Code Smells, Anitpatterns, Etc ASAP!)
Rework is ok. Refactoring is ok. BDUF (Big Design Up Front) is bad. Minimal amount to get to market is good. Getting to market is good. Don’t get into analysis paralysis. Best book that cleanly cuts to the chase I’ve read in a long while: Rework …and a few friendly reminder videos. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlw0aLp14Us httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3imeeLHiA httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJFTC9C_IBk [...]
