Of course they matter. But probably not as much as you might think.
Author:Grumpy
I'm a grumpy old fart.
I know a lot about leadership, culture & agility, something about wellbeing, and a little about woodworking.
Why developers can’t test their own code
You don’t see what you’re not looking for.
Don’t get hired! Part One: How to flunk your interview
How to not get hired!
Don’t get hired! Part Two: Your CV/Résumé
Proven strategies for avoiding employment.
They’re not “resources”. They’re PEOPLE.
Everyone you work with is a person with a rich, complex life.
MVP: Don’t focus on the M!
Just make sure it’s actually viable!
Fail fast
Fail fast, fail small, and recover quickly.
Coming soon
A quick note about upcoming content.
The tools I use (no reviews)
What do I use? And why?
I buy all my own tools. Nobody sponsors me or trades reviews for tools.
Flip-top workbench
How to fit more workshop into a smaller space, without compromising usability.
Why Agile doesn’t work
(Spoiler: it does)