Tag Archives: software development

Push Button Deployments

Posted on January 21, 2016 by way0utwest

I worked in an Agile team in 2000 and we deployed changes to our web platform every Wednesday for over 18 months. That was about the length of time I was involved before the small startup failed, but not for … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Costs of Building Software

Posted on January 13, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve almost never heard of a developer backing down from solving a problem quickly. In fact, I think most developers assume they can solve many problems quickly and whip up useful software. I know I’ve felt this way numerous times … Continue reading →

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The Advent of Code

Posted on January 12, 2016 by way0utwest

In early December, I ran across a post from Jeremiah Peschka on practicing your coding skills. Apart from the points made about practicing skills, he referenced a site called the Advent of Code. It’s a site that uses a Christmas theme and … Continue reading →

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Rulebreaking Developers

Posted on January 7, 2016 by way0utwest

The VW emissions scandal fascinates me. Maybe because it’s a case of software being used to fundamentally alter a product to deceive us. Maybe because I’m a car guy and have a soft spot for VW and the old Scirocco … Continue reading →

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