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Cake day: July 8th, 2023

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  • I’m over 20 years into my career, so I think I’m technically (and literally) a grey beard now. I always make time for junior devs if they need it or request it. Often I try to softly inspire them to a good solution, or challenge their thinking when I think they’re going down the wrong path or are creating too much work for themselves through over-engineering.

    Pair programming is an invaluable learning tool for any team. It produces great results as you are both challenging each other while also quickly spotting those silly mistakes we all make.

    Rubber Duck Debugging is also a fantastic way to solve issues quickly, as just talking through how you think the code works while reviewing it, you often spot the issue with almost no input from the person acting as the duck.

    I’d also recommend doing code katas like codewars for any skill level, as solving problems that you wouldn’t usually come across in day to day work can lead to ways of thinking that you wouldn’t get otherwise. If you can, get more people on your team to do the same katas and then all talk through your solutions as a group. We would often use languages we were less familiar with to solve the kata in order to pick up new skills as well.

    You never stop learning in this industry. There’s always new tech, new languages, and new ways to solve a problem that will make you a better programmer.
















  • Bard gave me this, and it’s not terrible:

    (Verse 1) Worf: I’m a Klingon warrior, born to fight Data: I’m an android, made of metal and light Worf: I’ve got a heart full of rage Data: I’ve got a mind full of sage

    (Chorus) But we’re both part of the Star Trek crew And we’re both here to see it through We’ve got our differences, it’s true But we’re both here to fight for what we believe in, me and you

    (Verse 2) Worf: I’ve fought in battles, I’ve seen the best and the worst Data: I’ve studied the human condition, I’ve put it to the test Worf: I believe in honor and duty Data: I believe in logic and beauty

    (Chorus) But we’re both part of the Star Trek crew And we’re both here to see it through We’ve got our differences, it’s true But we’re both here to fight for what we believe in, me and you

    (Bridge) We’re two very different beings, that’s for sure But we’re both part of the Star Trek crew, that’s pure We’ve got our differences, but we also have our strengths And together, we can overcome any length

    (Chorus) We’re both part of the Star Trek crew And we’re both here to see it through We’ve got our differences, it’s true But we’re both here to fight for what we believe in, me and you