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Why Crunch Modes Doesn't Work: Six Lessons

www.igda.org

Ive spent 20 years developing and managing software projects. But, over time, I noticed that the productivity losses that result from working too many extra hours start taking a bigger toll faster than most software managers realize. In terms of knowledge workers, a programmer produces more good code and fewer bugs when well-rested.

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How an experienced Asp.net developer multiplied his productivity.

Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

I won the Imagine Cup back in 2004 and I have trained people to pass their MCSD certifications. Have you done code reviews or hack sessions with experienced Rubyists to get their take on your approaches? I consider myself proficient in the.Net technologies (no glory, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer).

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How an experienced Asp.net developer multiplied his productivity.

Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

I won the Imagine Cup back in 2004 and I have trained people to pass their MCSD certifications. Have you done code reviews or hack sessions with experienced Rubyists to get their take on your approaches? I consider myself proficient in the.Net technologies (no glory, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer).

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CEO Friday: Why we don’t hire.NET programmers

blog.expensify.com

The right sort of person is so passionate about coding, they can’t be stopped from doing it. But every day spent in that kitchen is a day NOT spent in a real kitchen, learning how to cook real food, and write real code. I currently work in information security, and I help teach developers how to write better, more secure code.

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