Tag Archives: software development

Who’s a Good Developer?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by way0utwest

I hear people in all industries and careers say that all of us should hire the best person for the job. We should pick the most qualified person and engage their services. However what’s left out of most of this … Continue reading →

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The History of the VCS

Posted on September 14, 2015 by way0utwest

I’ve been looking for ways to convince more DBAs to use a version control system for their code. I realize that many of you have gotten along without them for years, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. A … Continue reading →

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The Scientific Method

Posted on September 8, 2015 by way0utwest

What’s the greatest invention in the history of humankind? We probably each have some ideas, and we could certainly debate the answer, but Dave Farley says it’s science, and the scientific method. Many of us probably learned about the scientific method. … Continue reading →

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Software Estimates

Posted on September 1, 2015 by way0utwest

We really stink at estimating the amount of time that we’ll spend on building software. However I’m not sure that we’re much worse off than many professions. If you ask a doctor how long it takes to get better, do … Continue reading →

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