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Web Design: The Forgotten Advantage
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Zac Gery
Technical Blog
9 May 2013
license:
CPOL
Writing software is a team effort and everyone helps to make it possible.
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
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Application Design
Architect
Let's Start By Goofing Off
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
2 May 2013
license:
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Having fun at work can re-ignite that spark and change a person's focus and perspective.
Development Lifecycle
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Work Issues
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General
Dev
Multitasking is Bad?!?
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
25 Apr 2013
license:
CPOL
Is multitasking bad?
General Reading
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Uncategorised Technical Blogs
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All-Topics
Digging Into "Fail Fast, Fail Often"
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
11 Apr 2013
license:
CPOL
The concept of embracing failure put under the microscope.
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
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General
Architect
The Sharp Truth About Contour Bias
by
Zac Gery
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.
Graphics / Design
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Usability
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Design
Unit Testing: Good Idea/Bad Idea?
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
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Testing And Qa
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QA
Identifying Loss Aversion in Software Design
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
22 Mar 2013
license:
CPOL
Understanding the reason behind a decision is vital in making the right decision the first time.
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
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General
Architect
Deductive Reasoning: It's Worth a Second Look
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
22 Feb 2013
license:
CPOL
Deductive reasoning.
General Programming
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Dev
A Crash Course In CSS Sprites
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
19 Feb 2013
license:
CPOL
A Crash Course In CSS Sprites
Web Development
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Html / Css
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Css
C++
Windows
MFC
Programming Barcodes: Scanning the Nuances
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
11 Feb 2013
license:
CPOL
Scanning the nuances in barcodes.
Multimedia
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General Graphics
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Barcodes
Windows
Dev
Coding Standards Are Overrated
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
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Testing And Qa
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General
QA
Intermediate
Technical Debt: Strategic vs. Non-Strategic
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
28 Jan 2013
license:
CPOL
Strategic vs. Non-Strategic technical debt.
Development Lifecycle
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Work Issues
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Architect
Why a robots.txt file is no longer sufficient
by
Zac Gery
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.
Web Development
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Applications & Tools
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Google
Finding Lost Time in Software Development
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
10 Jan 2013
license:
CPOL
Finding lost time in software development.
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
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Architect
Code Reviews: Understanding and Breaking the Stigma
by
Zac Gery
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
Third Party Products
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QA
When Ignoring IE isn't an Option
by
Zac Gery
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.
Desktop Development
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Ie / Explorer Plug-Ins
Windows
Why Great Teams Build Great Products
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
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Work Issues
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CEO
Reflections in Scrum's Silver Mirror
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
16 Nov 2012
license:
CPOL
Scrum is a popular incarnation of the Agile principles.
Platforms, Frameworks & Libraries
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Libraries
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Scrum
I'm Not a Front-End Person
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
6 Nov 2012
license:
CPOL
Learning, experiencing, and becoming an expert at web development is not difficult.
Graphics / Design
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Usability
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Design
Design
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A Developer's Guide to Starting a New Job
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
4 Nov 2012
license:
CPOL
A list of tips and tricks for a successful first week.
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Work Issues
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The Effects of Agile on Long-Term Focus
by
Zac Gery
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?
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
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Methodologies
Architect
Intermediate
How to Combat Web Browsing Zombies
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
12 Oct 2012
license:
CPOL
Curing web zombies can be a challenge but it is a worthy cause.
General Reading
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Scrapbook
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General
Dev
Intermediate
How Good Programmers Get It Done
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
9 Oct 2012
license:
CPOL
The difference between an average and good developer is time management.
Development Lifecycle
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Work Issues
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The Developer's Life
Architect
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A Developer's Guide to Getting Hired
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
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Work Issues
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Dev
Beginner
Inattentional Blindness: Missing in Plain Sight
by
Zac Gery
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
Development Lifecycle
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Design And Architecture
»
General
Beginner
Programmer Happiness: It's the Little Things
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
24 Sep 2012
license:
CPOL
Salary and promotion opportunities aside, sometimes it's the small things that add up.
Development Lifecycle
»
Work Issues
»
The Developer's Life
CEO
Intermediate
The First Three Seconds: How Users Are Lost
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
17 Sep 2012
license:
CPOL
The goal of any website is to clarify, then build interest. Interest drives return visits and recommendations.
Graphics / Design
»
Usability
»
General
All-Topics
Technical Debt: Making the Case
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
General
Architect
Dev
Intermediate
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
General Discussions
»
Article "When Designing Software Don't Forget Fitts And Hick"
Design and the Gestalt Principle of Closure
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
Application Design
C++
Windows
WTL
Custom Widgets on iPhone/iPad
by
Zac Gery
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
Mobile Development
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Mobile Development
»
General
Design
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.
General Discussions
»
Article "Is There Value In Attending Teched?"
Turn-By-Turn Navigation in iOS6
by
Zac Gery
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.
Mobile Development
»
Iphone
»
General
Dev
Intermediate
Mobile
iPhone
Apple iOS6 Feature Wrap Up
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
30 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
Feature wrap up of Apple iOS6 releasing this fall.
Mobile Development
»
Iphone
»
General
Dev
Intermediate
Guided Access - The Little Feature With Big Possibilities
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
30 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
This built-in feature provides lock down controls for an app.
Desktop Development
»
Miscellaneous
»
General
Dev
Intermediate
SysAdmin
When designing software don't forget Fitts and Hick
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
30 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
The article decsribes two design principles at the core of design and interaction.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
General
Dev
Design
Intermediate
Is there value in attending TechEd?
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
30 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
The short answer is, "Yes."
Development Lifecycle
»
Work Issues
»
Pro Developer
CEO
Architect
Dev
Intermediate
What is this new Passbook app all about?
by
Zac Gery
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
General Reading
»
Uncategorised Technical Blogs
»
General
All-Topics
An introduction to SignalR (a.k.a Signal Arrrrrrr)
by
Zac Gery
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
General Reading
»
Uncategorised Technical Blogs
»
General
All-Topics
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
General Reading
»
Uncategorised Technical Blogs
»
General
All-Topics
A Developer's Guide to Presentations
by
Zac Gery
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
General Reading
»
Uncategorised Technical Blogs
»
General
All-Topics
Design and the Gestalt Principle of Proximity
by
Zac Gery
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
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
Design Patterns
C++
Windows
WTL
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
General Discussions
»
Article "Developer Tools: Paint.Net"
Design and the Gestalt Principle of Similarity
by
Zac Gery
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.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
Application Design
Windows
Dev
Intermediate
Developer Tools: Paint.NET
by
Zac Gery
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.
Web Development
»
Applications & Tools
»
General
Windows
Dev
Intermediate
Psychology and the Agile Methodology
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
28 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
The core tenants of Agile provide a sound foundation for effectiveness.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
Methodologies
Dev
Design
Intermediate
Building a Two Thumbs Up Review System
by
Zac Gery
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
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
General
Design
Intermediate
Ockham's Razor: Simply Sharp Design
by
Zac Gery
Technical Blog
28 Aug 2012
license:
CPOL
All other things being equal, the simplest solution is the best.
Development Lifecycle
»
Design And Architecture
»
Application Design
Design
Intermediate
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