Yesterday's regex - Was I drunk, or a genius?
Yesterday's regex - Was I drunk, or a genius?alvinSeptember 3, 2019 - 7:52amRead more about Yesterday's regex - Was I drunk, or a genius?Yesterday’s regex - Was I drunk, or a genius? From Geek &...
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Programing: failure, success; repeatalvinSeptember 15, 2019 - 11:05amRead more about Programing: failure, success; repeatProgramming is an interesting profession. You fail dozens or hundreds of times a...
View ArticleTreat your code like poetry and take it to the edge of the bare minimum
Treat your code like poetry and take it to the edge of the bare minimumBy Alvin Alexander. Last updated: November 6 2019“Treat your code like poetry and take it to the edge of the bare minimum.” ~...
View ArticleProgramming is like this amazing puzzle game
Programming is like this amazing puzzle gameBy Alvin Alexander. Last updated: November 7 2019Read more about Programming is like this amazing puzzle game“Programming is like this amazing puzzle game,...
View ArticleTo be a programmer is to develop a carefully managed relationship with error
To be a programmer is to develop a carefully managed relationship with erroralvinNovember 26, 2019 - 12:09pmRead more about To be a programmer is to develop a carefully managed relationship with...
View ArticleThe “Hello, Scala” paperback is just $10
The “Hello, Scala” paperback is just $10By Alvin Alexander. Last updated: November 29 2019November 29, 2019: A few days ago I made the PDF version of “Hello, Scala” free, and today I made the paperback...
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On pair programmingURLhttps://martinfowler.com/articles/on-pair-programming.htmlalvinJanuary 16, 2020 - 4:15pmRead more about On pair programmingFrom the link: “Many people who work in software...
View ArticleOn treating software estimates as deadlines
On treating software estimates as deadlinesalvinJanuary 30, 2020 - 10:56amRead more about On treating software estimates as deadlinesFunny, and sad.
View ArticleImposter Syndrome vs Reality
Imposter Syndrome vs RealityBy Alvin Alexander. Last updated: February 28 2020Read more about Imposter Syndrome vs RealityI’ve been interested in “Imposter Syndrome” since I first heard about it. I’ve...
View ArticleRefactoring humor
Refactoring humorBy Alvin Alexander. Last updated: March 1 2020Read more about Refactoring humorA little “refactoring” humor, from this Twitter page. (I have a few “Area 51” classes of my own going on...
View ArticleProgramming tip: Start with something easy in the morning
Programming tip: Start with something easy in the morningBy Alvin Alexander. Last updated: March 18 2020Read more about Programming tip: Start with something easy in the morningOne of my favorite tips...
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