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Andrew Forward

@a4word

(He/Him) Side-project instigator, software developer and part-time prof.

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Summarizing books is such a great way to deepen comprehension. My problem is that is that read (and listen) in environments unsuitable for note taking (doing chores, before bed, in a lounger). Still trying to add this to the mix.

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After a seven year break, I'm back running the Pragmatic Bookshelf. I have a lot of cool things planned, but I could really do with your help. For the background, and for details on how to voice your opinions, see pragdave.me/thoughts/activ…. I look forward to chatting with a whole

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Getting to brevity requires clarity, forcing you to stake a claim about what is your most important point. m.signalvnoise.com/the-writing-cl…

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“Oh, and you often have to rewrite your app in proprietary JavaScript – even if it’s already written in JavaScript!” 🔥

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The evolution of automated testing acronyms... We started with First, TFD We elaborated with Design TDD We clarified with Feedback TDF (tidyfirst.substack.com/p/tdd-isnt-des…)

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"For programmers that means poring over that pull request of theirs over and over again until it’s as aesthetically pleasing as it is functionally correct." I like to apply this at the commit level, where the history tells a compelling story of "mark the hard change easy..."

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I find selling the mono-repo such a difficult task, even when benefits like this are implemented and demonstrated to be amazing.

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How is there no mention of The Simpsons.... it's the only opening that I never (ever) skip, it's the only opening that I ever talk about independent of the actual show.