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The best reverse-interview question, or: why source control is about more than just code

…it doesn’t really matter to me what SCM you’re using, nor will your choice (on its face) affect my decision. What really matters is why. Continue reading

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Steve, and Apple, had the unique ability to take computing, devices, programs, and UI, and make them simple. And elegant. And fun. Continue reading

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Credit where credit’s due

In a pull request, though, there are two key people: the author and the committer… Both of these people should have their names attached to the commit. Continue reading

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PneumatiCraft 1.8

Note: this post is for PneumatiCraft players on the Minecraft 1.8 update. It will have little relevance or meaning outside that group.

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Ruby for everyday tasks

Ever since I learned to drive, I’ve been trained to record both the trip and total mileage when buying gas. As a young driver, this was for my parents’ finance tracking – they’d buy gas on their vehicles, and so … Continue reading

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