Communicate often and regularly with the developers, who are your clients. Address their needs and change direction when needed. And of course, knock them around when needed as well. A...

I've been developing software for about 35 years now, and have more or less been able to keep up with the times doing so.

The best software development practise, in my...

... the "we are a software technology company" seems to have turned into "we are the Windows company, and Windows pays dividends" long before Gates retired from MS.

Which reminds...

We have a number of MySql installations, which have multiplied quite a bit over the last few years. I started using it in another shop about 10 years ago, and...

As a developer, I've generally disliked Microsoft's application development products ... or at least the way they evolve.

Microsoft seems to make a habit of taking what is initially a good...

I agree completely, Steve.

The erosion of our civil rights and fundamental freedoms are most worrisome.

It could be even worse. Two guys in black suits with badges show up at your home when you're alone, or at work and say we need to talk alone.

Which...

Perhaps you may pontificate perfectly legally on controversial subjects that interest you, religion, politics, gun policy, abortion, whatever. And down the road, you're applying for an apartment, or a job...

Very good article, Steve, thank you.

It may be of interest to know that Kamala Harris, the California State Attorney General, posts data breaches on the AG website. You can find...

Greetings, Rod! I've been watching Doctor Who since William Hartnell played the Doctor.

It seems the Doctors keep getting younger. I'm hoping the next one is someone older and more cynical!

Hugh...

@djackson, I would refer you to my response to Steve's clarification. I understand and agree with it, and feel his post explains his views much better than did his original...

Steve, I understand your clarification and in fact agree with it.

I took exception only to the phrasing in the original editorial, which I understand you to have corrected through your...

djackson wrote:

It would have been equally acceptable.

There is nothing at all wrong with the statement. We as a society really need to stop all the PC garbage.

Or it would...

Perhaps that was Steve Jones' intent, but it could easily be interpreted as a slam against older workers.

Why was age specifically used as an example? Would it have been...

David Tennant. Tom Baker a close second! 😉