Developer’s journal
During my more than 25-year career as a software developer, I had the opportunity to work with hundreds of developers. Some of them were good, some of them w...
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XP should be taught
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About text automation
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My first python package
Last year I did learn a new programming language: Python. I wanted to try the JetBrains Academy (JBA) while looking for new ways to learn, and it did work. I...
Atul Gawande, “The Checklist Manifesto“ ★★★☆☆
First of all, a full disclosure. I’m a huge fan of checklists. I use them every day. In fact, I start every working day with my checklist. I use a script on ...
Piano Challenge, May
“Jose, you are doing a great job working every day from 7 to 8 AM at the piano. \o/”
David Thomas Andrew Hunt, The pragmatic Programmer 20th edition
If you are a software developer, just read it and enjoy it. This kind of books reminds you of how cool is our profession.
Piano Challenge, April
This month I decided that I will be making a trophy per month. That means that finishing the whole Piano Marvel method and technique will take me a year more...
Piano Challenge, March
Late, but here I am. In March I made a huge mistake. I decided to learn a classic score from J.S.Bach. Initially, It looked pretty repetitive and achievable,...
About deliberate practice
As professionals, we are all day practicing our skills. We work with the intent of solving issues and design solutions, and we slowly become better at it. If...
Recording a video journal
Having a physical and digital Journal is lovely. Complementing it with audio recordings was even better. But two years ago, I thought that I could go beyond ...
Writting a journal
I do keep a journal. Well, two. Ok, I’ll explain.