ABEND dump #1
This ABEND dump issue is all about software development inspiration
Hi there!
If you’re wondering what the ABEND dump is, please check the previous issue: ABEND dump #0.
Let’s dive into the interesting content:
Stop writing dead programs
In this talk, Jack Rusher takes us on a stroll back in time and reflects on programming environments and his perspective on new live programming environments. His charisma is top-notch, making the presentation super fun to watch:
How Kells came to be
Game development is an intriguing area in software engineering. It definitely flexes your brain to squeeze the most out of it. I love reading stories of indie games because it shows us how much creative you can be while developing a game. This is a fun story from Paul Drummond that started as a side project.
The Forty-Year Programmer
If you ever were in doubt about how to stay motivated as a programmer, or even staying as a programmer over the years, please read this article from Noah Gibbs. Also available on YouTube:
Computers can be understood
Quoting Nelson Elhage:
Computers are complex, but need not be mysteries.
Does Experience Matter?
Do years of experience equate to efficacy? Abi Noda distills a paper that correlates programmer efficacy and their link to experience.
Use Git tactically
Many programmers have a difficult time learning and using git on a daily basis. While using it tactically, it can be an invaluable tool to help you along the way. It definitely covered my back over the years, but you need tactics. This article has very useful tips.
When <nil> is not <nil>
Are you into Go and want to understand better how the language deals with null references? Check it out: