Muddling Thru
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Building the ASP.NET Core Docs
Use Chocolatey to install Python. Then use pip to install Sphinx, a theme, and the Sphinx .NET domain. Add Chocolatey's Python Scripts location to the PATH. Then clone the docs repository from GitHub, … more
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Survey: How to handle cancellations to recoup opportunity costs?
I’ve been asking friends how to bill for project cancellation/delay. It is a tough situation for both the client and the contractor. Cancellation: A company hires a carpenter to build a table and six … more
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MSFT Surface Deep Restart
With the Surface already on… Hold down the power button for 30 seconds. (This turns off the Surface.) Hold down both the power button and the volume up button for 15 seconds. (This turns off the … more
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Algorithms Unlocked Practice
Now on GitHub: https://github.com/shaunluttin/algorithms-unlocked Each linked item goes to an live JavaScript REPL of the algorithm. Searching Linear Search – TODO Binary Search – TODO … more
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What does it mean to depend on Microsoft.NETCore.App?
Problem What does this dependency mean in the project.json file?"Microsoft.NETCore.App": { "type": "platform", "version": "1.0.0-rc2-23931" } Bits What’s different between putting that … more
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The Factory Pattern(s)
Simple Factory Encapsulate object creation within a class. Factory Method Define a class that does operations on an object. Let sub-classes choose the object. Abstract Factory Encapsulate creation … more
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One way to respond to a salary offer
Client: We’d like you to offer you between <lower figure> and <upper figure>. You: Repeat the upper figure. Be quiet for up to 30-seconds. Appear lost in thought. After a second offer, … more
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Project Post Mortems
Consider doing a post-mortem as a policy for each project. Overall, how did the project go? What is one thing in product or communication the could have been a little bit better? more
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Review: Human Scale Float Table and my experience with the online order and table setup
Woot! It works. I am standing at my desk typing this, and I am sooooo excited. My first impression is optimistic. I like the table, and though it does not work out-of-the-box, the support at Human … more
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QBO: Report total revenue before expenses over the last four consecutive quarters
At BigFont, we need to determine whether to register for a GST/HST account. That involves calculating total revenue before expenses over the last four consecutive quarters. (1) Open Quickbooks … more