Daily Shaarli

All links of one day in a single page.

July 5, 2023

How to Learn Better in the Digital Age

Very nice article. We must not loose from sight that actual learning requires some sort of effort. Even better when it's coupled to using your hands (definitely why I still take notes written by hands for some things).

Most Tests Should Be Generated | Concerning Quality

In praise of property based testing. This definitely completes well the tests you write by hand.

The Gentle Art of Patch Review – Sage Sharp

I'm not necessarily convinced this is as much a silver bullet as it is presented here. Still there are benefits to such a structured approach for reviews in community projects.

The Advantages Of A Polyglot Programmer | by Jan Kammerath | Jul, 2023 | Medium
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I mostly agree with this. I'd just complete it a bit: it's probably a good idea to have at least one language where you went really deep in (emphasis on at least). A kind of strategy to aim at "T shaped skills" (or better "paint drip shaped skills").

The Ladder of Leadership and facilitating change

Too often managers loose track of the level of autonomy achieved by the people around them. It's important to gauge this properly though. Too much or too little guidance and prodding can lead to frustration.

Four companies must stop using Google Analytics | IMY
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This is a welcome consequence of the CJUE ruling. Be warned, think twice before reaching for Google Analytics.