Build the smallest slice possible
Making the slice small is hard work. I’ve been busy these last few months trying to ‘finish’ this app so it can be launched in… Read More »Build the smallest slice possible
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Build tools to aid your work
Create tools to reduce repetitive work. I have bumped into a work phase where I’m now repeatedly doing the same steps by hand: copy this… Read More »Build tools to aid your work
Make work interruptible
Most interruptions are unplanned, so be ready. Stuff happens. Usually it only slows you down, but sometimes it takes longer. Sometimes it’s more serious too.… Read More »Make work interruptible
Development was never about typing speed
It takes collaboration to work effectively as a team. Lots of people seem to think that AI tools will speed up development because these type… Read More »Development was never about typing speed
Fast feedback through testing
Always be improving your testing. It annoys me that I’ve not done as much testing as I’d like to in this app I’m building. I’ve… Read More »Fast feedback through testing
Structure your readme files
Readme files are often overlooked by teams. The readme files for Git repositories are essential. I was almost always disappointed by the ones student teams… Read More »Structure your readme files
Review of 2025
So much to look back on, as I think about the new year. Goodbye 2025. You were a busy year. So much happened and changed.… Read More »Review of 2025
Leaving Code the City
My time is up at the charity. I left Code the City, Aberdeen’s coding for good charity that focuses on using open data. I was… Read More »Leaving Code the City
Tell people how to collaborate
People don’t always know what you think they know. I was interviewed by someone for their MSc thesis on team collaboration recently. She reminded me… Read More »Tell people how to collaborate
Testing tensions
Add tests to make life easier. Follow test driven development if you can. This will save you a lot of trouble later as you add… Read More »Testing tensions