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📅 May 15, 2019 Common Anti-Patterns ⏱ 3 minutes read

The Continuous Obsolescence Anti-Pattern

As hard it is to spell the Continuous Obsolescence anti-pattern is easy to fall into. The lure of shiny new versions of products often leads us into this trap. We want to stay current…

📅 May 13, 2019 Common Anti-Patterns ⏱ 3 minutes read

Spaghetti Code Anti-Pattern

The spaghetti code anti-pattern is one that has become less prevalent in applications. However, we can still see some excellent examples in the world of scripting and other less structured code. This anti-pattern typically…

📅 May 10, 2019 Common Anti-Patterns ⏱ 2 minutes read

The Golden Hammer Anti-Pattern

The next anti-pattern we look at is the golden hammer. It is another situation that seems to come up often. Thus, it is one we need to keep an eye out for in order…

📅 May 8, 2019 Common Anti-Patterns ⏱ 2 minutes read

The Blob Anti-Pattern

We will kick off the new season with a look at the Blob anti-pattern. This is one that is common and easy to fall into. The tendency to kick design decisions down the road…

📅 May 6, 2019 Common Anti-Patterns ⏱ 2 minutes read

A General Anti-Pattern Definition – New Season Kick-off

It is time to kick off a new season. Thus, we will set the tone by providing a general anti-pattern definition. Spoiler alert, this season will focus on anti-patterns much like we did software…

📅 May 3, 2019 General ⏱ 3 minutes read

Success vs. Successful

Some recent pondering has me considering the whole idea of being successful. I think we can find success and happiness without worrying about being successful. On the contrary, a focus on success alone is…

📅 May 1, 2019 General ⏱ 4 minutes read

Creating a Podcast – Not Just a Lot of Talking

There are a vast number of tutorials for creating a podcast. These cover the technical issues and often include some suggestions to help you be successful. In this episode, I explore your attitude, desires,…

📅 April 29, 2019 Become a Better Developer ⏱ 3 minutes read

Writing A Book – What You Should Know Before You Begin

One of the popular suggestions for passive income is writing a book. There are some pros to doing so. However, it is not a project to be undertaken lightly. Whether you are aiming for a…

📅 April 26, 2019 Lessons Learned From Consulting ⏱ 3 minutes read

Habits, Roadmaps, and the Value of Career Momentum

When we think of our professional lives, the result is a marathon, not a sprint. Thus, there is a need to develop a form of career momentum that can get us through those long…

📅 April 24, 2019 Lessons Learned From Consulting ⏱ 3 minutes read

Adding Soft Skills To Advance Your Career

It is probably not going to shock you to find that soft skills are an essential piece of success in your career. Technical skills are your primary asset. However, soft skills will help you…