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Technical Blog 9 May 2013   license: CPOL
Writing software is a team effort and everyone helps to make it possible.
Technical Blog 2 May 2013   license: CPOL
Having fun at work can re-ignite that spark and change a person's focus and perspective.
Dev
Technical Blog 25 Apr 2013   license: CPOL
Is multitasking bad?
Technical Blog 11 Apr 2013   license: CPOL
The concept of embracing failure put under the microscope.
Technical Blog 3 Apr 2013   license: CPOL
The contour bias only works on objects which are emotionally neutral. Objects which already have an emotional association are not easily swayed.
Technical Blog 27 Mar 2013   license: CPOL
Unit testing is not a "one size fits all" solution. It's important to have the necessary conversations to find a happy medium.
QA
Technical Blog 22 Mar 2013   license: CPOL
Understanding the reason behind a decision is vital in making the right decision the first time.
Technical Blog 22 Feb 2013   license: CPOL
Deductive reasoning.
Dev
Technical Blog 19 Feb 2013   license: CPOL
A Crash Course In CSS Sprites
Technical Blog 11 Feb 2013   license: CPOL
Scanning the nuances in barcodes.
Technical Blog 2 Feb 2013   license: CPOL
Code reviews help developers focus on larger concerns such as architectural issues and provide a forum to offer other coding suggestions. Performing intermittent code reviews covers the key aspects of coding standards while avoiding most of their pitfalls.
Technical Blog 28 Jan 2013   license: CPOL
Strategic vs. Non-Strategic technical debt.
Technical Blog 16 Jan 2013   license: CPOL
Over the past year Google decided to partially ignore the robots.txt file in an attempt to increase the effectiveness of its results.
Technical Blog 10 Jan 2013   license: CPOL
Finding lost time in software development.
Technical Blog 12 Dec 2012   license: CPOL
The phrase "code review" can evoke a negative or emotional response from many programmers. The negative undertone stems from the perceived judgment of their work. It transports them back to the grade school stress before a final exam. Why is this? Like other professions during the industrial age, pr
QA
Technical Blog 6 Dec 2012   license: CPOL
When ostracizing older versions of Internet Explorer isn't an option, it's important for developers to educate themselves about the pitfalls.
Technical Blog 28 Nov 2012   license: CPOL
Placing the five brightest or fastest developers on a team does not guarantee a "dream team" with unbounded productivity.
CEO
Technical Blog 16 Nov 2012   license: CPOL
Scrum is a popular incarnation of the Agile principles.
Technical Blog 6 Nov 2012   license: CPOL
Learning, experiencing, and becoming an expert at web development is not difficult.
Technical Blog 4 Nov 2012   license: CPOL
A list of tips and tricks for a successful first week.
Technical Blog 15 Oct 2012   license: CPOL
Agile's short programming cycles often promote a common question. What about the long-term focus of a project or product?
Technical Blog 12 Oct 2012   license: CPOL
Curing web zombies can be a challenge but it is a worthy cause.
Technical Blog 9 Oct 2012   license: CPOL
The difference between an average and good developer is time management.
Technical Blog 2 Oct 2012   license: CPOL
Jobs within the software industry come with even higher expectations than most. This increased scrutiny can be overcome but it requires additional attention.
Technical Blog 1 Oct 2012   license: CPOL
Inattentional blindness is a failure to notice stimulus directly in one's perceptual field. Many refer to it as "looking without seeing." It is also referred to as perceptual or change blindness. This concept was discovered by Arien Mack and Irvin Rock while studying the relationship of attention to
Technical Blog 24 Sep 2012   license: CPOL
Salary and promotion opportunities aside, sometimes it's the small things that add up.
Technical Blog 17 Sep 2012   license: CPOL
The goal of any website is to clarify, then build interest. Interest drives return visits and recommendations.
Technical Blog 10 Sep 2012   license: CPOL
Technical debt has been compared to credit card debt. It should not be ignored but is impractical to tackle all at once.
Re: "Easier" by Zac Gery
Forum Message 4 Sep 2012  
I understand the tendency to show all options to the user but Hicks law states that this overloads the user. It's a difficult balance in user interface design. Attempting to give the user enough to c
Technical Blog 4 Sep 2012   license: CPOL
The Gestalt Principles are based on the observation that people actively and subconsciously organize things into patterns and objects.  These principles are organized into Proximity, Similarity, Closure, Good Continuation, Common Fate, and Good Form.  They can be applied to all avenues of life.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The time has come for Apple to embrace the idea of custom widgets on iOS.  It should be a a no-brainer but currently there are only three static widgets on iOS; they are Stock, Weather, and Share.  There are no additional widgets available in iOS6 beta except for an expansion of the Share widget to
Re: The Lounge by Zac Gery
Forum Message 30 Aug 2012  
This automatically pulled from my blog and categorized it under this group. Let me see if I can redirect it.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
My experience installing iOS6 beta on my iPhone 4S and trying out the new turn-by-turn navigation.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
Feature wrap up of Apple iOS6 releasing this fall.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
This built-in feature provides lock down controls for an app.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The article decsribes two design principles at the core of design and interaction.
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The short answer is, "Yes."
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
This fall Apple will release its annual update to the mobile operating system called iOS.  It features a new app called Passbook which aims to declutter the keychain and eliminate the paper trail of tickets and coupons. Apple did not invent this idea but is attempting to sweep in and take control of
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
Have you heard about the new web technique called SignalR?  It's a new endeavor by Microsoft to enable real-time updates to websites.  Companies such as Google and Apple have implemented some of these techniques into their products.  The GMail website is a excellent example of a service that does no
Developer Burnout by Zac Gery
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
This is a topic that hits close to home.  I have witnessed individuals and entire programming teams burnout.  The drive to deadlines, profit and/or promotion can have unintended personal costs.  Combinations of overbearing ownership, drive, pride and a fear of failing cause many in the IT industry t
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
In general, developers do not like to give presentations. In fact, they dread it. This is unfortunate because presentations can be a powerful asset. Most individuals cannot survive a long career without presenting on occasion. Others may have the courage but lack the proper guidance to present effec
Technical Blog 30 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The Gestalt Principles are based on the observation that people actively and subconsciously organize things into patterns and objects.  These principles are organized into Proximity, Similarity, Closure, Good Continuation, Common Fate, and Good Form.  They can be applied to all avenues of life.  Web
Re: Not Open Source by Zac Gery
Forum Message 29 Aug 2012  
You are correct. It used to be but no longer is open source. Thanks for the clarification. :) Zac
Technical Blog 29 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The Gestalt Principles are based on the observation that people actively and subconsciously organize things into patterns and objects.
Technical Blog 29 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
Paint.NET is a free open source project that helps bridge the gap between the low fidelity and high cost options currently available.
Technical Blog 28 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The core tenants of Agile provide a sound foundation for effectiveness.
Technical Blog 28 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
The internet brought about a new age of consumerism. With this new approach, a new foundation for purchasing goods and services was developed. The online cart and secure payments are two examples. As the internet expanded, a growing need for validation of products/services developed. This void was f
Technical Blog 28 Aug 2012   license: CPOL
All other things being equal, the simplest solution is the best.

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