Companies worry more about access to software developers than capital
Interesting to read about software developers as a resource from the perspective of the “C suite” set. My work feels simultaneously more respected and objectified at the same time. Probably a good reality check, to be honest.
Interesting to read about software developers as a resource from the perspective of the “C suite” set. My work feels simultaneously more respected and objectified at the same time. Probably a good reality check, to be honest.
On Writing Beautiful Tests – CrateDB
This post on testing practices sparked some thought on the discipline of software engineering in general and how I’ve seen people react to the concept. There’s a lot I’m taking away from this one.
This post on testing practices sparked some thought on the discipline of software engineering in general and how I’ve seen people react to the concept. There’s a lot I’m taking away from this one.
MythBusters’ Adam Savage on the tech he carries everywhere – The Verge
Yeah, sometimes I just like reading about what folks carry with them when they go about their days.
Yeah, sometimes I just like reading about what folks carry with them when they go about their days.
How Tor.com went from website to publisher of sci-fi’s most innovative stories – The Verge
I run a small press and magazine myself. I love how Tor.com has embraced shorter fiction and it gives me ideas of what’s possible in the world of publishing.
I run a small press and magazine myself. I love how Tor.com has embraced shorter fiction and it gives me ideas of what’s possible in the world of publishing.
Who Are the Forgotten Greats of Science Fiction? | Tor.com
Tremendous resource for science fiction by folks who’s work has fallen by the wayside. Looks like there’s a couple gems in here. Leigh Brackett is quietly my personal favorite on the list.
Tremendous resource for science fiction by folks who’s work has fallen by the wayside. Looks like there’s a couple gems in here. Leigh Brackett is quietly my personal favorite on the list.
Five Young Women With Prize-Winning Book Collections
A bookstore gives an award for young women who have some awesome book collections. This is the hardcore kind of collecting, not just having a bazillion books like me.
A bookstore gives an award for young women who have some awesome book collections. This is the hardcore kind of collecting, not just having a bazillion books like me.
Ugliness Is Underrated: Ugly Design
Fabulous piece on the “ugly design” trend that is slowly growing, and posits that it’s the natural outcome of a reality that has suddenly become more fragile.
Fabulous piece on the “ugly design” trend that is slowly growing, and posits that it’s the natural outcome of a reality that has suddenly become more fragile.
Did the Oscars Just Prove That We Are Living in a Computer Simulation? | The New Yorker
Slightly old article that discusses the question we’ve all been asking ourselves since David Bowie died.
Slightly old article that discusses the question we’ve all been asking ourselves since David Bowie died.
CSS dismissal is about exclusion, not technology
mic. fucking. drop.
mic. fucking. drop.
A Woman Was Here: An Introduction | Luna Station Quarterly
Outstanding start to a new column on my very own magazine. I can’t wait to see where she takes this.
Outstanding start to a new column on my very own magazine. I can’t wait to see where she takes this.
The Many Manys: Flame Con, Fandom, and Joy | Luna Station Quarterly
Yes! Yes to joy!
Yes! Yes to joy!
An Ode to Two Dots, the Game That Eases My Anxious Mind – Tonic
Two Dots is one of my favorite puzzle games. Similar to the author, I find it soothing and a great break for my brain when I need to step away from whatever I’m working on for a few minutes. A perfect example of games as self care.
Two Dots is one of my favorite puzzle games. Similar to the author, I find it soothing and a great break for my brain when I need to step away from whatever I’m working on for a few minutes. A perfect example of games as self care.