Looking Ahead to 2018
We recently looked back at the advances of 2017. There were a lot of changes, and it looks like 2018 will continue the momentum. So, as we wrap up 2017, it is time to…
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Development Language Families
Across the hundreds of programming languages, there are some similarities. These even fall into types of development language families. When you are looking at how to expand your technical skills these complementary languages can…
Staying Healthy and Exercise for The Insanely Busy
We have a full schedule and are always busy. That is no excuse for skipping exercise. In fact, staying healthy is a critical key to success. In this episode, we look at some ways…
JShell: An In Depth Interactive Demo
This lesson continues our discussion from JavaOne 2017. In which we go in-depth on one of the newest tools in Java 9, JShell.
Underpromise and Overdeliver for Long-term Success
There is an old saying that we should underpromise and overdeliver. This may seem obvious to us, but it is worth considering in our career and business. In fact, this approach is one of…
Databases – An Overview and Introduction
Like any area of technology, there is a lot to know about databases. We are not going to cover all of them. In this episode, we will look at popular modern databases and keep to a…
A Technical Retrospective of 2017
We have once again reached the time of year when it is good to look back on what happened in the last twelve months. This site being the blog it is, I think a technical…
Automation and Batching Tasks for Improved Productivity
It may be my background in technology, but I find automation to be the greatest way to improve productivity. This time-saving mechanism is not new either. We can look back a hundred years to…
Finding Work and Getting Paid For Your Skills
There are many ways to monetize the work we have been discussing. For example, advertising is a typical avenue for a revenue stream. However, it does not have a high likelihood of being substantial…
Learning Development Languages
The primary communication method and tool of a developer is code. There are hundreds of such languages in use. Thus, learning development languages is an essential part of a development career. No matter when you…