I recently ran into a scenario where our cucumber tests would fail on our build server if tests within other jobs were being ran simultaneously. About halfway through, a handful of tests would consistently with the error: An operation on a socket could not be performed because the system lacked sufficient buffer space or because
I just began reading Brownfield Application Development in .Net and came across a statement that I found very interesting. "We Don't Need Another Hero" The book does an awesome job describing something called the "Hero Programmer Syndrome". This is defined as someone who will do whatever it takes to meet ridiculous deadlines. They may come
Earlier in the year I made a list of goals I wanted to accomplish this year and decided to publish my progress periodically here…to produce some sort of accountability. And as usual, seeing Darrell’s update made me realize that it’s been way to long since my last update! Technical Goals Read the following books: Patterns
I just saw that Darrell posted his goals progress for the year which reminded me that I promised to do the same. (Thanks for the reminder, Darrell). But before I go over my status, I want to share a quote I heard on twitter today. continuous improvement is a personal thing, if you are "continuously"
January 1st. Usually around this time of year I create a list of pie-in-the-sky resolutions for the new year, although they are almost always forgotten by Valentines Day. Like most people, I start out uber motivated with full intentions of keeping that pace throughout the year. But that eagerness fizzles out as the weeks go
