Other Thoughts

Are you feeling dumfungled? Mentally and physically worn out? Jacqui reminds us that software development is a team effort, and some team support might be needed.

Zen: A form of Buddhism. Also used to describe a state of peaceful calm.
As the year winds down, the pace winds up. It leaves most of us feeling distinctly non-Zen. Jacqui talks about exorcising computer demons by rebooting, and what to do if you can’t reboot.

Darwin Awards: A tongue-in-cheek honor that recognizes individuals who supposedly protect our gene pool by dying as a result of their own idiotic actions. I didn’t know what to write about today. I’ve been focused on developing course material, and avoiding distractions. Then I had to run an errand. At

Exuviate: to shed or cast off a covering, such as hair, skin, feathers. A synonym for shedding. I’m referring to the sphynx cat, not the sphynx of mythology. I love cats, but even I admit that the sphynx breed is not pretty. Its claim to fame is that it is

Transcendent: exceeding normal limits. Every day we hear about some amazing new tech advance. From AI to the multiverse (whatever that will be), technology is changing our world. Science fiction is becoming science fact as we watch. It seems the sky is the limit. But actually the limit is much

A light-hearted look at tickbox procurement, the frustration of contacting call centers, and what the metaverse is or isn’t.

A light look at version numbers, the nerdiest version number, and whether we need to version life and society.