A guide to setting up a minimal Common Lisp project using ASDF and Quicklisp, including creating packages and systems.
A historical and technical look at how generics were added to the .NET Framework and C# language, driven by Microsoft Research.
A follow-up on leaving Google and an introduction to Space Duck, a new blog focused on decentralized storage and cryptocurrency technology.
The author explains how teaching others solidifies your own learning and outlines their personal learning process.
A software developer explains their reasons for leaving Google, detailing the company's promotion process and their career reflections.
A developer shares their journey to earning sustainable income from recurring donations for their open source projects, enabling full-time FOSS work.
A developer shares practical tips for running effective technical workshops, focusing on attendee-driven content and modular material.
A review of 'Technically Wrong', a book critiquing tech industry biases and the human impact of algorithmic decisions.
A developer shares a productivity tip: asking for help online when stuck on a coding problem, then sleeping, often leads to a solution by morning.
A guide to using Git Bisect, a powerful Git command for efficiently finding the commit that introduced a bug or specific change.
A software engineer reflects on graduating, starting a career in game development, transitioning to consulting, and setting goals for learning new tech.
Results of a 2017 satisfaction survey for the Web Engineering Düsseldorf Meetup, covering location, organization, topics, and attendee feedback.
A software developer recommends four books on focus, mindset, leadership, and tech trends to help professionals grow in 2018.
A programmer reflects on the ethical responsibilities and unforeseen societal dangers of software development in the modern, hyper-connected world.
A personal story about the benefits and challenges of contributing to open source software for career growth in software development.
A developer shares initial impressions and critiques of the Go programming language, covering syntax, conventions, and features after learning it.
A guide to implementing effective code reviews, covering tone, automation, and best practices for teams.
A retrospective analysis of the .NET framework's open-source journey after 3 years, examining community contributions, key milestones, and project activity.
A software engineering manager reflects on lessons learned in 2017, covering team buffering, prioritization, and the personal transition from coding to management.
A blog post celebrating C# history, popularity, and Microsoft's modern learning resources like in-browser tutorials and documentation.
