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
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
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
Fixing things is part of any other process
Fix things as you go instead of letting them pile up. I’m working on a project and keep finding things that need fixing as I… Read More »Fixing things is part of any other process
Support the quiet ones on your team
The quiet one has lots to offer. Many teams have a quiet person. They may say little during meetings, and their output will vary. A… Read More »Support the quiet ones on your team
Read more to think more
Read to learn helps you learn to think too. I’ve always been one to read. I remember going about junior high school with a book… Read More »Read more to think more