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Toxic Valuation
I have had some toxic managers making laughably poor valuations of my talent in the past that, in turn, corrupt my perception of what I’m worth today. As a result, I likely settle for less than I should today.
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Professional Paranoia
If you can get in, someone else can (and will) find a way to get in without your permission. If your software and systems can be used for good, someone can (and will) find a way to exploit the same for ill.
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Perception is Everything
Perception is everything and informs the way you see and interact with the world. Who do you let control your own lens of perception.
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Platform Agnostic
It takes a few people stepping over a line to learn multiple languages to help bridge the gaps between cultures and make the world a better place. It also takes a few people stepping over a line to learn multiple programming paradigms to help bridge our communities and help create better software.
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Beautiful Code
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. But also don’t let shipping be the enemy of beauty.
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Edward Snowden: Heroism in the Face of Tyranny
‘Til now, I’ve been unwilling to sit in awkward conversations because I’ve made my political beliefs public. That just won’t do.
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Cryptography, JavaScript, and Performance
JavaScript really is powerful, if you know how to use it …
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Modular Architecture
One of the most exciting new developments (at least for API geeks like me) is the coming JSON API.
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Fear-Mongering and Firearms
Love guns or hate them, leave your BS at the door; then we can have a rational discussion and, perhaps, actually find some sort of middle ground.