Jul
16th
Fri
16th
Sad, Sad, Sad.
Jun
24th
Thu
24th
Unwanted side effects can be harmful to your…
Managing side effects is something you normally think about when taking pharmaceuticals. I am talking about the kind programmers encounter when writing their beautiful prose. Unit and functional tests are not only for your expected scenarios but they are also like your friendly just-in-time pharmacist. Sometimes that is not enough.
So how do we cope with those bug-making gremlins that creep into some edge case scenario before we need to get our stomachs pumped? If you start from scratch on a project the side effects are a bit more manageable. You know the system, you have your head wrapped around the implementations. A good macro view of your app that you can tuck into your gut (figuratively speaking) is IMO the best way to be side effect free, or close to it. It is easier said than done, esp when you are working in a team.
I try to get down and dirty with the app, starting with the tests. My friend is time. The more I screw things up and have to look over code the better. As time goes on, I can trust my gut. With a gut like mine, it takes a bit to fill. Every method I write, every line of code, I try to imagine what I am breaking. Those are the hidden skills of a great programmer. I still have a way to go…
Yet, after spending some time with the Nirvana edition, I can tell somebody over there at Tapulous views this band with the same degree of reverence as many members of my generation.
— It’s so Gratifying to see that people are paying attention. This is probably the best, and most thoughtful review I’ve seen of a Tapulous game. - Nirvana Revenge iPhone Review - iPhone Review at IGN (via bell)
May
6th
Thu
6th
Yes!! I found my Halloween costume for this year.
Apr
26th
Mon
26th
Efficient use of space
Apr
13th
Tue
13th
After visiting my favorite password generator and finding that they’re now charging monies, I decided to create my own. I therefore present to you, in all its minimalistic glory, Better Password. The passwords are 12 character alpha-numeric with confusing characters and vowels removed. 44 billion billion-ish combinations are awaiting your use, so get over there and get yourself a long, pseudo-random, and unmemorable password today!
Mar
25th
Thu
25th
Genius!
Mar
5th
Fri
5th
Who’s your daddy?
There’s nothing like seeing lines of green dots after hours of refactoring code for performance. Yes code, you are my bitch!
