In his book, Joel on Software, Joel Spolsky talks about many dynamics of the software development business. His unpretentious and engaging writing style is just a mild benefit compared to the enormous wealth of practical knowledge he imparts on his readers. From office space to writing functional specs and readable code, Joel writes about no-nonsense [...]
Street Signs!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
If there’s one thing that is completely stupid and driving me absolutely insane here, it’s the horrible street signs (or the lack thereof). Coming from Southern California where street signs are in abundance and are sufficiently large in most cases, I am completely baffled by the street sign practices up here.
First off, on 90% of [...]
Sunny in Seattle
Sunday, June 19, 2005
I arrived in Seattle today to find sunny weather and a pleasant temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. I was surprised, as this weather is expected more in San Diego than in this stereotypically rainy city.
I moved my small amount of stuff into my new place, which is quaint. I then went downtown to take in [...]