Category Archives: Essentials
Programmer Superstitions
There are a number of practices that we engage in –– no, that we cling to, and defend, and teach to others, – that amount to magical thinking, or at best, rational failure. This is often just fine, no harm … Continue reading
Creating An Open Source WP7 Application
There has been some thrashing about the HyperVideo player. This note is both an update and an invitation for you to participate.
Posted in Community, Essentials, HyperVideo Player, News, WindowsPhone
Tagged Community, HVP, WindowsPhone
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Absolutely Incredibly Essential Utility of the Month
A couple months ago I wrote a column about two “Indispensible” utilities, one of which was Launchy. I had to issue something of a retraction: Update June 23, While this program is incredibly useful, I’ve noticed [what] looks like a … Continue reading
Posted in Essentials, News, Tools and Utilities
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10 Programming Books You Absolutely Want Within Easy Reach
To make this list, a book must be on my “close” shelf, and must Be useful today Be incredibly well written
Posted in Blend, Data, Essentials, Languages, News, Opinion
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Ten Rules For Moving Your Blog Without Falling Off The Edge Of The Web
Moving your blog is like riding a motorcycle: if you know what you are doing, and you are very careful, and you take every precaution: it is dangerous as hell. That said, it can be done, and without losing your … Continue reading
Posted in Essentials, Opinion
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