I really enjoy playing with radios [ed: we know, you won't shut up about it]. Something as simple as checking in to a local net (basically saying hi to a bunch of people on the radio) is fun. However, there's so much more to it. In the last few weeks I've been testing a new […]
2024-01-13
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A cloud version of Aurora MySQL has added support for the buffer pool to survive restarts of the database engine. Steve thinks that's an interesting technology, which could be helpful.
2024-01-12
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An update from 37 Signals/Basecamp shows their expatriation from the cloud has been a success. Worth reading before you make too many moves to the cloud.
2024-01-10
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Some advice from Steve and Sam Altman, whether you work in business or want to build one.
2024-01-08
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Generative AI is everywhere, but especially in software development. Is it helping us? Steve has a few thoughts.
2024-01-06
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A good way to showcase your skills is by working through and documenting a project and solution. Steve notes today that this is important in today's hiring market and asks for sample projects you might suggest for others.
2024-01-05
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Today Steve has a few stories of how he's fixed poor programming practices and asks you to share your own.
2024-01-03
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Happy New Year from Steve, with a reminder to work on your career plan for 2024.
2024-01-01
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I hate coming up with ideas for editorials, but my last editorial of the year gives me a very simple topic just staring me in the face: New Year’s Resolutions. Love them or hate them (or it we are honest, a good bit of both,) this end of one year and the start of another […]
2023-12-30
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On the last working day of 2023, Steve says you should think about making a 2024 plan for your career.
2023-12-29
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