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TDDing with Claude is like having a pair that removes all the failing assertions every time you go to the bathroom.

Steve Jackson

State machines are the answer for those seeking determinism in the era of AI agents.

Dave Mosher

A Slack conversation left Doc reflecting on what bug bashes say about the systems we work in.

Doc Norton

Test-driven development is to programming what double-entry bookkeeping is to accounting.

Neal Lindsay

The fundamental character flaw of the software creator is not the misguided belief that they can solve any problem with software. Instead, it is the belief they can understand how their own software works before they create it.

Steve Jackson

We may need a SaaS appendix for Zawinski's law:

Any SaaS platform attempts to expand until it is a social network.

Matt Jones

Leadership

The trouble with estimates in custom software development

Estimates can doom custom software projects from the start. Learn why this happens and explore better ways to plan your next software project.

Justin Searls

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consulting

budgeting

software-purchase

Leadership

The failures of introducing test driven development

Justin Searls writes: Why traditional TDD teaching methods fall short and explore effective strategies to make TDD a valuable tool for developers.

Justin Searls

Testing

testing

teams

agile

Developers

1st-class web development with Lineman

Justin Searls

Software tooling & tips

javascript

teams

conference-talk

open-source

Developers

JavaScript testing tactics

Justin Searls' talk for DevReach 2013 shares the culmination of years of practicing to write beautiful JavaScript tests providing just the right feedback to prompt taking actions which dramatically improve the design of code.

Justin Searls

Testing

javascript

testing

conference-talk

How to create great conference talks in tech

Ever wondered what makes a tech talk unforgettable? Dive into our tips on creating engaging, insightful, and truly valuable presentations.

Justin Searls

Communication & teams

communication

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Speaker Justin Searls at Madison Ruby along with slides

Developers

Office politics for the thin-skinned developer

Justin Searls talk about how developers can start to dip their toes in the water of effecting change in teams and organizations based on his experiences as a consultant navigating highly-charged political environments.

Justin Searls

Communication & teams

ruby

teams

communication

Product managers

The parable of the failing test

Discover practical tips for product managers to boost communication and collaboration in agile teams, leading to improved project outcomes and team synergy.

Joel Helbling

Communication & teams

phoenix

consulting

communication

teams

Developers

Unrequired love: A discussion on Javascript and dependency management

Discover how to efficiently manage JavaScript dependencies without using Require.js. Get practical tips, tools, and strategies to streamline your code.

Justin Searls

Software tooling & tips

javascript

testing

open-source

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