It has been forever since I've done any blogging.  My new goal is to get back go blogging and cover a couple of things every week or two.   This week I'll offer up four different things.   

1. A really nice example on templates and polymorphism, plus interface classes.  This is one of the best compact examples I've seen in this space.  

2. If I don't succeed at updating my blog some other people to follow, particularly on software.

3. A pointer to the z-y-x principle.  I think this does a really nice good job of illustrating how we end up fighting over the wrong things and often losing site of the real goal.

4. Results from rebuilding my basement steps.   Note, if you have an background in this it's a must not read.  However, if you are considering it as a DIY project who knows you might get some good advice.  I know I made my share of mistakes in this first project.


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The template and polymorphism example is a blog post from 2014 so it's already 7 years old.  However, I was looking for a good example of intentional discussion of software and I really like this post.  I'm also a sucker for humor and "However, you have to ask: are you likely to replace your operating system during program run-time?" is a great question. Templates and polymorphism - Sticky Bits - Powered by FeabhasSticky Bits – Powered by Feabhas


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Ok, if I fail to keep up on posting who should you follow for content.  

Did I pick all iRobot people for my first time on purpose, you bet.

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Z-Y-X principle.  This is a nice variation on the always keep the goal in mind.  However, I'm amazed how often this get's missed.   Another thing it points to is you should always be thinking about your goals.  I know when I started managing I saw a lot of my job as talking people out of bad/risky decisions.  I'd argue now that's a misunderstanding of the role.   For sure if someone wants to go in and read the riot act to the senior VP that isn't just a risky idea it's plan up a bad idea.  However, if someone wants to reach that's our job to encourage it.  Sure, they won't always make it but the actual risk is a lot less than we usually think.  I'm not wild on the clickbait title, but still a good read 

People Who Embrace the 'Z-Y-X Rule' Have Very High Emotional Intelligence | Inc.com

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The stairs are a long enough project that they are they are their own free standing post.  Again if you've done this before at best you may be amused by the mistakes I made along the way.  If you haven't done it before the perhaps it's enough information to save you some time and money. See https://justinshriver.blogspot.com/2021/09/blog-post.html. 


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