When is performance tuning not enough? What causes our customers to wait?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
When is performance tuning not enough? What causes our customers to wait?
When would a manager be pleased you gamed a metric? What can prevent managers from using data against you?
How do you choose the right group? What is the key to a successful interview?
How do you rise as an individual contributor? What does it take to gain friends and influence people?
Is Microsoft having a mid-life crisis, and how bad is it? Can we reduce suffering through the transition?
Are our corporate values the right ones for Microsoft? Why should we emphasize integrity and transparency?
Why are most specs nearly impossible to review, use, and maintain? How can we make specs better?
What are Googles strengths and weaknesses? How do we prevail for ourselves and our customers?
What is the career stage for a lead who is also an individual contributor? Why is there no career stage for an architect?
What are the early signs of poor software? How can you prevent poor quality from getting checked-in?