chris.odell (36)in #programming • 6 years agoAim To Have TargetsTargets are funny things. When I get set a target by someone else, the person who has set the target is not always…chris.odell (36)in #programming • 6 years agoIf You Are Not Solving A problem Why Are You Writing It.In the publishing world, there is something called vanity publishing. This is when an author has written a book, and…chris.odell (36)in #coding • 7 years agoCode Quality - When 'Sell It, Code It, Ship It, Fix It' Is A Valid Development ParadigmI'm sure you have all heard of software anti-patterns such as the Big Ball Of Mud. However fewer of my developer…chris.odell (36)in #programming • 7 years agoDon't Be Afraid Of The Big Bad Technical DebtA few weeks back I was discussing the architecture of a code module with a friend of mine. The module was one we had…chris.odell (36)in #programming • 7 years agoPrimary And Secondary AudiencesThere are many things I find strange about software development, and software developers. One of the things I find…chris.odell (36)in #coding • 7 years agoThe User Interface Is The SystemTake an iceberg. Have a good look, what do you see? My guess is just the tip. When you look at an iceberg (or a…chris.odell (36)in #introduceyourself • 7 years agointroduceyourselfHi my name is Chris O'Dell and I am a software developer/aspiring entrepreneur who is interested in both technology…