Daily Archives: February 8, 2008

Coding Horror: The Years of Experience Myth

This toxic, counterproductive years of experience myth has permeated the software industry for as long as I can remember. Imagine how many brilliant software engineers companies are missing out on because they are completely obsessed with finding people who match– … Continue reading

Posted in Fascinations | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

NirSoft: Freeware utilities, etc…

NirSoft web site provides a unique collection of small and useful freeware utilities, all of them developed by Nir Sofer. In order to search for a freeware utility in NirSoft Web site, click here. If you are looking for password-recovery … Continue reading

Posted in Fascinations | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rands In Repose: The Nerd Handbook

Nerds are fucking funny. Your nerd spent a lot of his younger life being an outcast because of his strange affinity with the computer. This created a basic bitterness in his psyche that is the foundation for his humor. Now, … Continue reading

Posted in Fascinations | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment