That video alone pretty much says it all. It isn’t about the word processor, or the device, it’s just about writing what you want when you want and how you want. The old legacy mindset of an installed word processor is a bit feeble these days. Especially considering the integrity of Google Docs vs. Microsoft... Continue reading →

Dear Microsoft, It has become apparent to a large part of the tech community that you guys have your own intent, usage patterns, and proprietary practices around choosing and usage of domains, sub-domains, and other web related properties. I’m writing this to let you know that you are doing it wrong. Yes, wrong. First a... Continue reading →

Over the last few weeks I’ve seen a few comments regarding rework. One of those comments was Julie Booth’s (@uxsuccess) comment on Twitter regarding rework, “Do not fear rework!!” That kicked me off with a response of, “Do not fear rework!! /via @uxsuccess so true, plz plz don’t cower before rework!!! :). Listen to @uxsuccess!”... Continue reading →

Dear Computer Manufacturers, Ok, in 1989 my family bought a computer. A Tandy 1000RL. This thing had 512Kb of RAM, an 8 Mhz Processor and a 20 MB Hard Drive. I was stoked! I was going to be able to play F-15 Strike Eagle II and Silent Hunter II from Microprose! We got this baby... Continue reading →

Ok, I have run into the anti-TDD arguments on and off over the years. Generally it comes from two primary sources. The person who doesn’t want to do TDD no matter what, nor test, nor learn anything about the latest and greatest tech, they simply want left in their corner of the universe to code... Continue reading →