I don’t count my progress by the line of codes but at the same time I don’t take pride by over engineering a solution. Writing code is like writing for a publication, you have to know at what reading level you are writing for. That said, the one type of code statement that gets under [...]
Here is a short clip of Steve Jobs introducing the new Think Different ad campaign which includes the Here’s To The Crazy Ones speech. From this clip, here are my favorite quotes from Steve Jobs. The Apple brand has clearly suffered from neglect in this area in the last few years and we need to [...]
It is easy to be amazed by the accomplishments of Steve Jobs, from starting the personal computing industry, to revolutionizing the music industry, to leading the way on the mobile front. What amazes me everyday is what his innovation has meant to people. How many moments where shared, songs created, emails read, videos edited, photos [...]
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Processes are supposed to support people, not people support processes. A process should be documented in one document or checklist or directory or wiki or website that everyone has access to. Everyone should have a copy readily available. It should not be outlined in emails or sporadically over several documents across different locations. Always review [...]
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Even when I have been the sole developer in a class, interface, module, library, or feature I try to always report progress as “We.” For defects and issues it’s always easy to point out the fault and personalize the problem when it was caused by someone else. Avoid naming names or singling out an individual. [...]