One of the most common metaphors used to describe programming is that it is like writing.  While this is a good metaphor, it is lacking at times, as others have pointed out.  So, while in the shower (when many great ideas can be had, because taking a shower isn’t a mentally taxing activity), I let [...]

I’m sure what I’m about to say will be familiar to all you PHP programmers out there.  PHP is a crap language, as far as languages go.  Of course, I feel I can say this since I program in PHP everyday for my job. Why is PHP a crap language?  It’s inconsistent.  It routinely does [...]

Seth Godin has a new free ebook out.  If you don’t read Seth’s blog, you should.  While it is topically about marketing and getting ahead in life, it is really about challening the status quo and forcing you to see a new perspective.  Excellent stuff. That said, the new ebook isn’t anything great.  It is [...]