Learning Under Pressure
17 Mar 2021
New project with new technology? This article using test-driven development (TDD) to learn and deliver under pressure.
Posts tagged: technique
Hacking Procrastination
12 Nov 2020
Some time ago, I was on a coaching call, and I noticed that they were getting frustrated as they talked more and more about all the work they weren’t getting done. I remarked that they seemed to be frustrated, and they then expressed that they keep putting everything off, and all this procrastination is killing them.
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How I Cut Development Time to 1/3rd
27 Aug 2020
A familiar reprieve from many consultants, agilists, and others is, “There are no silver bullets.” I’m going to describe the closest thing I know of as one, and it is also the most controversial thing I bring to my clients.
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Maximize Your Time With Pomodoro
02 May 2020
This week I wanted to write about a technique that I use pretty regularly. The Pomodoro Technique. While I suspect many of you are familiar with it, I want to go over the basics so that if you want to find a way to make the most of the time you have, you can get started.
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Getting Started With Pomodoro
02 Apr 2020
Several years ago, I experimented with a way to improve my productivity. I always felt like I wasn’t getting enough done and that I couldn’t concentrate. What I found was The Pomodoro Technique, and it has helped me with my concentration and productivity ever since.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Flat Code
31 Jan 2020
Here’s the situation, you come across some code and you have to start making sense of it. As you read the code you begin to build a mental model of how the pieces work, and then slowly but surely you get enough of it in your head that you see potential bugs or areas to improve.