May | 2017 | Et Cetera

17 May

“Begs the Question” and “Proves the Rule”

Intellect and vocabulary aren’t interchangeable, but the power of a good vocabulary goes far, and contrariwise, poor command of your native language bodes ill. With that in mind, indulge me in clarifying a couple of commonly misused expressions…. Beg the...
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16 May

Text Editor Wars

If you’ve been anywhere near professional programmers or enthusiastic hobbyists, you’ve heard the contentions over “best text editor,” in guises which range from gentle ribbing to outright flame wars. I can’t weigh in on that. I have my preferences,...
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12 May

Clinch Your Technical Interview: It’s Not All Technical

The words technical interview strike fear into many a technical job-seeker. You’ve heard the horror stories, maybe you’ve gone through the process before: the grueling and sweat-inducing second- or third-round interview to make sure you know your stuff cold. You...
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1 May

Working in a Coffee Shop Is Fun until You Must

The lifestyle of a digital nomad has its romance. New cities, new ventures, new faces: the image of a young, enterprising tech professional is very appealing to many young people (and not a few older ones). And indeed,...
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