Tag Archives: software development

Are You a Tech Company?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by way0utwest

Are you a tech company. That’s an interesting question. I’m sure some of you might not think so, working for a commercial organization that has some physical product you sell or some service you provide. You might not consider yourself … Continue reading →

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Ignoring Database Version Control

Posted on September 12, 2016 by way0utwest

I find myself surprised that so many people resist keeping their code in version control. I think this is less people all the time, but I don’t have good percentages because at this point I think a fair number of … Continue reading →

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Practicing Deployments

Posted on September 7, 2016 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Feb 18, 2013. It is being re-run as Steve is out of the office. It’s said that amateurs practice until they can get something right. Professionals practice until they don’t get something wrong. That’s … Continue reading →

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Rogue Algorithms

Posted on August 31, 2016 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Sept 5, 2-12. It is being re-published as Steve is on vacation. I have always thought that computers do some amazing things, but they tend to do what we tell them to do, even … Continue reading →

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