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Git Myths Debunked: What Even Some "Experts" Often Get Wrong

May 4, 20246 min read

I am definitely, absolutely, positively,**not an expert on the Git source code management system. I'm just old and opinionated. This is a short list...

Git Myths Debunked: What Even Some "Experts" Often Get Wrong

10 Unpopular Assertions About Programming

Nov 13, 202311 min read

Sprint Demos are boring and weird. The vast majority of development work involves working on utilitarian code like API implementations, UI fixes, and...

10 Unpopular Assertions About Programming

We're doing tech wrong - Part 1

Jul 31, 20238 min read

Wasn't technology meant to relieve humanity? · There are so many facets of the tech world in 2023 that make me tremendously sad whenever they're...

We're doing tech wrong - Part 1

The RISC-V Files - Part 2: Digging Deeper

Feb 12, 202316 min read

An old fart documents his exploration of a new(ish) technology · A look at the ISA As before, please note that I am not a RISC-V expert. This information...

The RISC-V Files - Part 2: Digging Deeper

The RISC-V Files - Part 1: Dipping a Toe

Jan 1, 202311 min read

An old fart documents his exploration of a new technology · Free and open-source software is now a core part of how technology moves forward. Even if you...

The RISC-V Files - Part 1: Dipping a Toe