So I found this while derping around the intertubes: See if you can guess what frustrated me. If you’re a programmer, you’ll see it pretty quick. Ready? This code won’t even compile! You can’t return false in a String method! Also, the personAtDoor variable is never instantiated! Not to mention all the code smells here, … More Why Programmers Have Interactive Development Environments
Disclaimer: This is based solely on my own experience. Other people will likely have different experiences, and the analogy does not apply to greenfield projects. Programming in College is like being given complete blueprints and all the tools and materials you need to build a nice little cottage on a neat and clean foundation. Once … More Programming: College vs Corporation
Everything you actually need to know about how to make secure passwords is in an xkcd strip. I’m going to rant about it anyway. I’ve encountered a few awful password rules in my time. Of course, from a purely “this is something I attended a lecture on” standpoint, the absolute worst rule a website can … More Rant on Password Rules
The Complete History of the Universe: A Personal Journey 