tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492774.post111451098461366057..comments2023-12-08T05:54:26.137-05:00Comments on Andrew MacNeill - AKSEL Solutions: Source Control and Other Imperatives for DevelopersAndrew MacNeillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888444225785506598noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492774.post-1114546132204948582005-04-26T16:08:00.000-04:002005-04-26T16:08:00.000-04:00Doing a FoxCast is a great idea. The session is st...Doing a FoxCast is a great idea. The session is still in development. Sometime after it's done, I'll contact the people at VisionPace and see if they're interested.Game Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386883781419438986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492774.post-1114533444718505022005-04-26T12:37:00.000-04:002005-04-26T12:37:00.000-04:00A: With sharing, all copies of your code have the ...A: With sharing, all copies of your code have the same bugs. With branching, you create different bugs in each branch.<BR/><BR/>That cracks me up!<BR/><BR/>Great points Ted - in my case , I was expecting to hire developers who I believe should be aware of at least certain aspects. But you make very good points. <BR/><BR/>The issue isn't necessaryily one of approach though but rather of awareness. I agree that the tools and techniques may change but the basic concept/understanding of configuration management does not (just like in building a house).Andrew MacNeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888444225785506598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492774.post-1114533022343957842005-04-26T12:30:00.000-04:002005-04-26T12:30:00.000-04:00http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~InterviewQuestion...http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~InterviewQuestionsForVFPDeveloperCandidates~VFP. Follow the link to the original on foxhistory.org or http://www.hentzenwerke.com/download/zdownload.htm, as the wiki post has been sullied.<BR/><BR/>Jim Booth's hysterically funny retort is around here somewhere...<BR/><BR/>I question whether you are hiring "coders" or junior programmers or developers or architects or "software engineers" or consultants. There are a wide variety of titles and job responsibilities in this field, and appropriate questions for one are irrelevant for another. <BR/><BR/>Curriculum that teaches "Computer Science" has a different focus than "Computer Information Systems" or other specialties. Software Development Methodologies are taught to varying levels within these programs and, of course, some far better than others.<BR/><BR/>"Pragmatic Programming" is a tour de force on the subject of software development, imo. Far better than a Code Complete or the other MSPress writeups, when it comes to SMB development in the real world. http://www.pragmaticprogrammer.com/<BR/><BR/>And experts still disagree on what qualifies as a good methodology. RUP and XP are just theories. PVCS, SourceSafe, RCS, CVS, Subversion and BitKeeper have different styles of SCC. One may be better suited for a particular situation than another. And Change Management is not the same as SCM thats not the same as SCC, so you need to nail down what you want to talk about.<BR/><BR/>"What is the difference between sharing and branching?"<BR/><BR/>A: With sharing, all copies of your code have the same bugs. With branching, you create different bugs in each branch.<BR/><BR/>Tools, techniques and technologies wax and wane. Someone knowledgeable in people skills and how to learn and how to keep on top of what's happening in our profession is far more valuable than rote learning the "Four Pillars of OOP."Ted Rochehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762994936476913173noreply@blogger.com