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Mar 11 2023

Episode 5: Is Unit Testing a Productivity Killer?

I’ve been suspicious of Unit Testing for a while now. Hey, I’m retired, I can afford to be “cancelled”. I’ll give you the skeptical argument!

Written by David Penny · Categorized: Coding Practices · Tagged: coding, testing

Mar 07 2023

Episode 4: Big Company or Small?

I give my experience working at big companies versus working at small or midsized companies and impart some advice (along with a few amusing anecdotes, of course!)

Written by David Penny · Categorized: Uncategorized

Feb 22 2023

Episode 3: HIRING the RIGHT WAY!

This video discusses how to go about hiring software developers the right way.

Written by David Penny · Categorized: Management · Tagged: hiring

Feb 14 2023

Episode 2: Estimation (or… why I hate “agile story points”)

What is an estimate? How do we estimate software? Why do agile story points suck so much?

Written by David Penny · Categorized: Management · Tagged: estimation

Feb 03 2023

Episode 1: Software Development Plans: Who Needs ‘Em?

When are plans needed in software development? What does a good plan look like and how does it help. Lots of “amusing” anecdotes!

Written by David Penny · Categorized: Management · Tagged: estimation, planning

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