Reposted by Boris Gordon
Claiming that micro-iterative processes like TDD and refactoring lead to a lack of coherent high-level architecture is a bit like claiming that walking - putting one foot in front of another - leads to you getting lost.
Nobody said you can't look where you're going, or that you can't use a map.
Nobody said you can't look where you're going, or that you can't use a map.
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Claiming that micro-iterative processes like TDD and refactoring lead to a lack of coherent high-level architecture is a bit like claiming that walking - putting one foot in front of another - leads to you getting lost.
Nobody said you can't look where you're going, or that you can't use a map.
Nobody said you can't look where you're going, or that you can't use a map.
Reposted by Boris Gordon
Palestinian mother Eman Abu al-Khair mourns her newborn’s death as winter cold grips displaced families in Gaza aje.io/n0ampq
December 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Palestinian mother Eman Abu al-Khair mourns her newborn’s death as winter cold grips displaced families in Gaza aje.io/n0ampq
The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse. Forever. | Aaron Bastani Meets Cory Doctorow - YouTube:
"Time for a Post-American Internet"
Looking forward to reading Enshittification.
"Time for a Post-American Internet"
Looking forward to reading Enshittification.
December 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse. Forever. | Aaron Bastani Meets Cory Doctorow - YouTube:
"Time for a Post-American Internet"
Looking forward to reading Enshittification.
"Time for a Post-American Internet"
Looking forward to reading Enshittification.
I know I’m rather late to the game but finding myself obsessed with overall software enshittification of late. Might be AI or updating to iOS 26 or just steady decline in quality of software overall not sure but it’s all I can see some days.
x.com/ryanflore…
x.com/ryanflore…
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I know I’m rather late to the game but finding myself obsessed with overall software enshittification of late. Might be AI or updating to iOS 26 or just steady decline in quality of software overall not sure but it’s all I can see some days.
x.com/ryanflore…
x.com/ryanflore…
When helping teams be effective with tools such as User Story Maps or Example/Feature Mapping this can be a difficult mindset switch, especially for those coming from a visual/interface design first process.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
When helping teams be effective with tools such as User Story Maps or Example/Feature Mapping this can be a difficult mindset switch, especially for those coming from a visual/interface design first process.
Always a treat although somewhat expensive but this was a good one.
I’d like to point out that Read Write Own is highly rated on Amazon. :)
I’d like to point out that Read Write Own is highly rated on Amazon. :)
On Monday, @bcantrill and I revisited an Oxide and Friends tradition: Books in the Box! We--and live listeners--share recommendations--worth a listen if you're looking for your next read!
Oxide and Friends 10/27/2025 -- Books in the Box V
YouTube video by Oxide Computer Company
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Always a treat although somewhat expensive but this was a good one.
I’d like to point out that Read Write Own is highly rated on Amazon. :)
I’d like to point out that Read Write Own is highly rated on Amazon. :)
Morning coffee in Magome.
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Morning coffee in Magome.
Kraftwerk on BBC’s Tomorrow’s World 1975 - YouTube:
"Kraftwerk have a name for this; it's machinemusik."
"Kraftwerk have a name for this; it's machinemusik."
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Kraftwerk on BBC’s Tomorrow’s World 1975 - YouTube:
"Kraftwerk have a name for this; it's machinemusik."
"Kraftwerk have a name for this; it's machinemusik."
Michael Brooks takes a question on Israel
I deeply miss Michael Brooks; his moral clarity, his silly humour and his generosity. A stone cold mensch.
I deeply miss Michael Brooks; his moral clarity, his silly humour and his generosity. A stone cold mensch.
July 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Michael Brooks takes a question on Israel
I deeply miss Michael Brooks; his moral clarity, his silly humour and his generosity. A stone cold mensch.
I deeply miss Michael Brooks; his moral clarity, his silly humour and his generosity. A stone cold mensch.
ClojureScript from First Principles — David Nolen - YouTube:
"Recorded at Clojure/NYC meetup on June 4th, 2025."
It warms my heart to know that this project is very much alive.
"Recorded at Clojure/NYC meetup on June 4th, 2025."
It warms my heart to know that this project is very much alive.
July 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
ClojureScript from First Principles — David Nolen - YouTube:
"Recorded at Clojure/NYC meetup on June 4th, 2025."
It warms my heart to know that this project is very much alive.
"Recorded at Clojure/NYC meetup on June 4th, 2025."
It warms my heart to know that this project is very much alive.
Reposted by Boris Gordon
left: the interview questions
right: the actual job
right: the actual job
June 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
left: the interview questions
right: the actual job
right: the actual job
Reposted by Boris Gordon
"But Jason, pair programming is two developers doing the work of one."
Or is it two developers avoiding the rework of seven?
Or is it two developers avoiding the rework of seven?
June 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"But Jason, pair programming is two developers doing the work of one."
Or is it two developers avoiding the rework of seven?
Or is it two developers avoiding the rework of seven?
The fundamental misunderstanding in Team Topologies | Patricia Aas
"Inverse Conway Maneuver is not a logical consequence of Conway’s Law"
"Inverse Conway Maneuver is not a logical consequence of Conway’s Law"
May 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The fundamental misunderstanding in Team Topologies | Patricia Aas
"Inverse Conway Maneuver is not a logical consequence of Conway’s Law"
"Inverse Conway Maneuver is not a logical consequence of Conway’s Law"
May 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Software engineers these days somehow mix a sometimes perverse Developer Experience fetish with a fatalistic refusal to sharpen their tools.
May 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Software engineers these days somehow mix a sometimes perverse Developer Experience fetish with a fatalistic refusal to sharpen their tools.
Israeli Airstrikes Decimate the Last Restaurant in Gaza City in Nightmarish Bloodbath:
"After Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, most restaurants were eventually forced to close. Thai Restaurant, somehow, managed to r... https://www.boris.au/2025/05/12/israeli-airstrikes-decimate-the-last/
"After Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, most restaurants were eventually forced to close. Thai Restaurant, somehow, managed to r... https://www.boris.au/2025/05/12/israeli-airstrikes-decimate-the-last/
May 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Israeli Airstrikes Decimate the Last Restaurant in Gaza City in Nightmarish Bloodbath:
"After Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, most restaurants were eventually forced to close. Thai Restaurant, somehow, managed to r... https://www.boris.au/2025/05/12/israeli-airstrikes-decimate-the-last/
"After Israel imposed a total blockade on March 2, most restaurants were eventually forced to close. Thai Restaurant, somehow, managed to r... https://www.boris.au/2025/05/12/israeli-airstrikes-decimate-the-last/