Month: January 2017
Recovering from a Mission Critical Whiff
A career in software produces a handful of truly iconic moments. First, you beam with pride the first time something you wrote works in production. Then, you recoil in horror...
The Relationship Between Team Size and Code Quality
Over the last few years, I’ve had the occasion to observe lots of software teams. These teams come in all shapes and sizes, as the saying goes. And, not surprisingly,...
Adding Static Analysis to Your Team’s DNA
Stop me if this sounds familiar. (Well, not literally. I realize that asynchronous publication makes it hard for you to actually stop me as I type. Indulge me the figure...
The Best Christmas Present to Give Your Developers
When Christmas time arrives, it comes with the need to buy gifts, eat too much food, and attend various gatherings. All of that comes awkwardly together each year in the...