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Things College Didn’t Teach You
A CS degree is a great foundation on which to build a career. The problem is that you can’t simulate the conditions of a work environment
Back to School!
I hate to admit it, but they were right. Every single one of them warned me and I poo-pooed away their concerns. “That won’t happen to me, I’ll be fine” I ...
The Benefits of Game Programming
My earliest interest in programming started because of video games. My family got our first gaming console when I was 3 or 4 years old, and I was immediatel...
rants
Web 3.0
I think there will be a cool use for all this new technology, but I don’t think we’ve found it yet.
Balance, and Not Having Any
It’s yet another USAF drill weekend, which always serves to highlight that I’ve got way too much going on right now.
Back to School!
I hate to admit it, but they were right. Every single one of them warned me and I poo-pooed away their concerns. “That won’t happen to me, I’ll be fine” I ...
career
Working Remotely
My early days of remote work were a struggle, but I learned some lessons that I’d like to share.
Things College Didn’t Teach You
A CS degree is a great foundation on which to build a career. The problem is that you can’t simulate the conditions of a work environment
Google, Here I Come!
It’s official: next month I’ll be a Google employee! 😲 The story of how it happened is a little strange, so I’d like to share.
musings
Structure
You know that one interview question everybody hates? The one I you’ve probably read multiple articles about how to answer? That one that has you wondering...
Digital Gardening
You can’t build a garden. You have to plant the seeds and let it grow naturally. It is a slow, deliberate process that involves guiding that growth rather ...
productivity
Working Remotely
My early days of remote work were a struggle, but I learned some lessons that I’d like to share.
The benefits of bad memory
I have spent my whole life figuring out ways to keep things straight in my head. Over time, I’ve developed habits that compensate for my forgetfulness.