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I was born at the perfect time to pursue a career in full-stack software development. I grew up programming 8-bit computers, then learned Unix in college. I entered the workforce at the emergence of Windows for Workgroups and Linux, and I'll be retiring right about the time the AI's make me redundant. Also, the year Social Security goes broke.
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Quotes
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Months and months of planning by lots and lots of middle management can save literally hours of programming.
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Give a man a program, and you'll frustrate him for a day. Teach a man to program, and you'll frustrate him for a lifetime.
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I have a mental illness that makes me think that people will change their minds if I present the correct arguments with the appropriate facts and data.
@xxclusionary, on Twitter -
I've put all of my skill points into arguing with blinking lights.
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But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a new piece of Apple gear, to lust after it, hath committed purchase of it already in his heart.
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Don't say you're easy on me; you're about as easy as a nuclear war.
Duran Duran, Is There Something I Should Know -
I sold the Renoir and the TV set; don't wanna be around when this gets out.
Duran Duran, The Reflex
Author Archives: David K.
Capabilities of Current-Gen “AI”
There are 2 schools of people on Twitter on using AI in programming. One states emphatically that they are producing fully-realized projects through nothing but “vibe coding,” and the other states, well, what DHH says here. John Carmack had this … Continue reading
Our Future is Becoming Clear
Sigh. Add this to the list of datapoints that show we are headed towards a cyberpunk version of our inevitable dystopian future — rather than a post-apocalyptic one — where the company you work for is more important than the … Continue reading
Time Stand Still, by Rush
I turn my back to the windTo catch my breath,Before I start off again.Driven onWithout a moment to spendTo pass an eveningWith a drink and a friend I let my skin get too thinI’d like to pause,No matter what I … Continue reading
Death by Software: Let’s Review
This morning, I woke up early, so I played Fallout 76 before starting work. It’s buggy. We all know that. In fact, it’s famously buggy on the Playstation, especially. But this is a game, and I have two options: take … Continue reading
Pain
Pain is realizing this is true, not just for society, or the world, but for our personal lives as well: family, friends, church, hobbies… everything. Sure, growing up and growing older should involve maturation and changes in direction and perspective, … Continue reading
Windows Bluetooth Power Saving
I just “upgraded” my gaming PC to the latest big Windows patch, and wouldn’t you know it? They turned this infernal setting back on. Because of this, I have to get up, and remove a USB device, and plug it … Continue reading
What’s Going on with Xbox?
It’s simple: The PC gaming market is “scavenging” Microsoft’s own console market. Why buy a console when another $100 can get a PC that would play games about as well, and still be a general purpose computer? Don’t get me … Continue reading
“Classic” Rock
I’m cooked. Apple’s “Classic” Rock playlist is a selection from the 80’s. I guess I’m officially old now.