When you say something, how does it actually sound in the other person’s head? We cannot know, right? Sometimes it is a real mystery. Think about politics, you say something completely harmless (ot so you think) and suddenly the party is over. What happened? You cannot ask the other person because what they say seems… Continue reading Do what I mean, not what I say!
Category: Process
Escape Dependency Hell!!
There’s method in the madness As I have already concluded in part I and part II the idea of writing bug free code is ludicrous and utterly laughable so why am I putting myself through this sure path of ridicule and lost credibility? If I can keep your attention for a while longer, then maybe you can be the… Continue reading Escape Dependency Hell!!
Code is for humans, computers don’t care
This is part IV in a series about how to write bug free code. If this is the first encounter, then I recommend to start with part I. In part III I wrote about how to exterminate bugs: Bugs thrive in hiding, under rocks and vegetation.The first step is to remove as many hiding places as we can.Then we gradually reduce the remaining… Continue reading Code is for humans, computers don’t care
It’s the principles, stupid!
As I said in the part I we need to create a rock solid foundation on which to build digital things. And that foundation is made of … principles!We’ll come to why principles are so important shortly. The principles below are not even restricted to development. They might feel too basic and general, but don’t underestimate their… Continue reading It’s the principles, stupid!
How to write bug free code
This is the intro to a WIP series of articles about software development and how to write bug free code. I already know that it is completely impossible and anyone who says otherwise is totally clueless. I accept the challenge 🙂. The biggest question mark is if I can make sense to you, dear reader.… Continue reading How to write bug free code
5 simple steps that will make you a creative genius
I met a friend the other day and told her that I was writing an article about creativity. She is the embodiment of creativity: former dancer, amazing photographer, landscape designer, inventor and more. She knows all about the practical side of creativity. “An article about how to become creative” I clarified. She started laughing. It… Continue reading 5 simple steps that will make you a creative genius
Do Corporations Dream of Electric Sheep?
A trillion dollar case for an under appreciated concept
Digital “things” are not built to last
The future is digital, no doubt about it. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in all its flavors, quantum computing, cryptocurrencies, robots and automation, IoT, the list goes on, all are firmly rooted in digital. It sure looks like an interesting future! Not without risks though. Data security, privacy, hackable toys, AGIs going rouge are some… Continue reading Digital “things” are not built to last
Me mocking silly vision and mission statements, part 2
This is the second part where I rate mission and vision statements of some of the world’s most successful corporations. For some earlier mocking, and for the rating criteria, please check out part 1 here. If you wonder why you should bother at all, please check out my article about the intrinsic value of vision… Continue reading Me mocking silly vision and mission statements, part 2
Me mocking silly vision and mission statements, part 1
So how are the big players doing? Do their vision and mission stand up for some scrutiny? They are all successful so they must have been innovative at least at some point in time. In some cases that is in spite of lacking both vision and mission. But there are some exceptions that really shine. I thought… Continue reading Me mocking silly vision and mission statements, part 1