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Author: Rob Broadhead
Rob is a founder of, and frequent contributor to, Develpreneur. This includes the Building Better Developers podcast. He is also a lifetime learner as a developer, designer, and manager of software solutions. Rob is the founder of RB Consulting and has managed to author a book about his family experiences and a few about becoming a better developer.
In his free time, he stays busy raising five children (although they have grown into adults). When he has a chance to breathe, he is on the ice playing hockey to relax or working on his ballroom dance skills.
One of the most significant secrets to happiness is wisdom. Even though knowing the right thing to do and doing it are two different challenges, knowing is half the battle. There are…
Use Written Communication To Improve Your Standing And Career
Written communication is a significant part of how we work in business. It is obvious when you look at how much of an MBA program includes writing. Many companies even push business writing…
Database Job Roles and Vendors – Databases Overview Part 2
This episode takes us through part 2 of the databases overview series. We spend time looking at the major players in the industry and then some of the job roles typically seen…
How Team Sports, and Group Activities Make Your Life That Much More Enjoyable
We can get through life on our own. However, it is better when shared with others. This fact is one of those secrets to living a better life. It applies to team…
Evaluating Vendors and Selecting Solutions – More Than an RFP
Even the lowliest of developers will come to a point where they are asked to look into a potential decision. Their role may only be as an advisor. However, evaluating vendors to…
Stay Practical When Learning a New Language And Build Experience
One of my goals early on that I often attribute to my lengthy resume of development languages was to learn two new ones every year. This achievement may seem like an unrealistic goal. …