Monthly Archives: January 2008

The Guessing Game

A few days ago, I had a discussion with a programmer about his solution to a particular problem. Since he was having difficulty getting it to work, I suggested a different approach. He said that he had already considered that, … Continue reading

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The Evolving Profession

Unions have their advantages and disadvantages, but one thing I have disliked about them is that they provide a false sense of job security in a fast-changing global environment. They imply that your job will last for ever, your pension … Continue reading

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Replacing the HTML drop-down control

The standard HTML drop-down control is convenient for allowing users to easily select from a set of choices. It is preferable to using multiple radio buttons for selection because it helps reduce screen real-estate needs. It is not only a … Continue reading

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Managers in Startups

There was a comment from the author of Martian Geek to my last post on the necessity of project management asking, “How would you justify the success of start-ups which might be running well with very less ppl with managerial … Continue reading

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The Sandwich Situation

A project manager is very often a liaison between 2 sets of people: Those who do the work (engineering) and those want the work (sponsors). The manager’s role is to bridge the gap of understanding between the two sides. One … Continue reading

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