One of my favorite things about the life journey that I find myself on is that I’m always learning. Every. Single. Day.
Some days I learn something new… most days I learn something new, actually. But then there are the days when I am reminded of something I learned years ago but have somehow forgotten for a time.
The Mythical Person Month is one such topic. It is a distinct and important lesson that I have learned many times now it seems.
Editor’s Note: After nearly 20 years in software development, Ryan LaRue introduces three lessons he has learned in his programming career with takeaways that apply to all levels of experience.
Open Door Policy
One of the reasons I’ve always loved Software Development is its open door policy to new entrants. No MBA, PhD or, heck, degree required.
If you’re smart, like to solve problems, and get things done, then you will be welcomed with open arms.
At a recent client, one of the company’s permanent developers was, in her near-term past, a police officer. At some point, she decided she didn’t want that lifestyle anymore and worked her way into a nice position with a company that valued her work ethic and programming skills….
Attention: The following article was published over 10 years ago, and the information provided may be aged or outdated. Please keep that in mind as you read the post.Let me paint a picture and see if it sounds familiar to you: You’re two weeks past the delivery date of the project you’ve been assigned to. So far, you’ve heard around …
Attention: The following article was published over 11 years ago, and the information provided may be aged or outdated. Please keep that in mind as you read the post.It has become cliché to say that the only constant in life is change, and most people accept it as a given. However, we often don’t take it to heart when we …
Attention: The following article was published over 13 years ago, and the information provided may be aged or outdated. Please keep that in mind as you read the post.For me, its much easier to learn new concepts by way of concrete, real life examples, rather than by vague scenarios created for the sole purpose of working through a tutorial. What …
