WHAT WOULD THE CORGIS DO?

Thoughts on software remodeling and legacy code.
  • I Lied About My Role Model in a Job Interview
     OCT 25, 2015 Written by Don Denoncourt

    When I was interviewed by Corgibytes for a lead developer position, I was asked who were my role models. I responded David Heinemeier-Hansson (DHH) and Kent Beck. I expounded: DHH because he is a business developer rather than a computer scientist and he has great ideas about achieving excellence while maintaining a work/life balance. And furthermore Kent Beck because, as brilliant as he is, he still sees himself as a coder. Whatever.... The thing is, I lied.

  • 5 Reasons to Try bitHound for Your Next JavaScript Project
     OCT 13, 2015 Written by Andrea Goulet

    When a JavaScript project comes our way, we’ve found bitHound to be a fantastic tool to help us understand where we can have the most impact on a project. We love them, and not just because their company also has a dog in their name. So what makes bitHound stand out from other static analysis tools out there? We’re glad you asked.

  • Developer Differences: Makers vs Menders
     AUG 14, 2015 Written by Andrea Goulet

    While it's true that there are many software developers who do enjoy starting with a clean slate, there is also a group who loves working on making existing applications better. Rather than starting from scratch and building an 80% solution, these developers are ideal for taking over a project once it's become stable, and nurturing it for a long time. Neither developer is better. Both are needed in the software world. You just need to understand when to use each one.

  • Hey, White House! APIs Are Not Copyrightable.
     JUN 1, 2015 Written by M. Scott Ford

    There's been an interesting case winding it's way through the court system in the United States over the past few years. The outcome of the case is hinging on one small question: Can you copyright an API?