You are going to lose money working at a startup – full stop. Is it true that some people make a lot of money working at startups? Most certainly – just like how some people worsen their health by exercising through spraining ankles and eating entire boxes of Cheez-its after running (Don’t judge me). People [...]
You *will* lose money working at a startup – why do it?
Posted by dtate on January 12, 2012
http://blog.davidtate.org/2012/01/you-will-lose-money-working-at-a-startup-why-do-it/
Secret Developer Acronyms
They might take away my github account for this, but: BTB: Broke the build Hey Ralph you BTB with that last check-in so I have touched one of your keys to my inner elbow to punish you with creepiness GDOS: Grumpy DBA Over Shoulder GDOS - I’ve never heard of cursors and definitely never ever used [...]
Posted by dtate on January 11, 2012
http://blog.davidtate.org/2012/01/secret-developer-acronyms/
What is Cloud Computing and how does it affect my IT Budget?
I wrote a high-level overview of cloud hosting for SolTech: What the cloud changes Your local IT staff leaves the best practices to the experts who worry about security and patches fulltime. They still help with the setup of servers but focus more on the configuration and not the “build” piece as the cloud vendor [...]
Posted by dtate on January 10, 2012
http://blog.davidtate.org/2012/01/what-is-cloud-computing-and-how-does-it-affect-my-it-budget/
Should I build a mobile version of my existing product?
I’ve been consulting with Soltech, a provider of custom software solutions, and recently wrote a blog post for their client corporate blog about the challenges, opportunities, and a common-sense strategy for mobile application development for your current products. A blurb: Functionality and Constraints So let’s assume you have a mobile-friendly version of your site but [...]
Posted by dtate on January 5, 2012
http://blog.davidtate.org/2012/01/should-i-build-a-mobile-version-of-my-existing-product/
Write in 2012
Last year I resolved to write more this year. I ran across the idea of Morning Pages and found a writing site and some tools that helped me no matter where I was. In this post I’ll talk about what this has meant and done for me and encourage you to spend some time writing in 2012 [...]
Posted by dtate on January 2, 2012
http://blog.davidtate.org/2012/01/write-in-2012/
The Dangerous Effects of Reading
I am working out of a massive office building in one of those little commercial compounds this week. The entire area has all sorts of nice things – a paper-printing shop, coffee, sushi, burritos, dry cleaners, even food carts most days. Cellphone coverage is near 100%, free WiFi is everywhere, lots of places to park [...]
Posted by dtate on December 29, 2011
http://blog.davidtate.org/2011/12/the-dangerous-effects-of-reading/
Obligatory Year End Reflective Post
This year I did a bunch of awesome stuff: Listened to the song Sail by AwolNation 65 times [Source: Spotify logs, 2011] Ate 31 Chicken Burritos from Chipotle [Source: Cherokee County Waste Management Quarterly Report (Q4 2011)] Wrote 65,000 words [Source: 750words.com] Learned how to spell Cheetos (there is no “h” – BELIEVE IT) [Source: [...]
Posted by dtate on December 27, 2011
http://blog.davidtate.org/2011/12/obligatory-year-end-reflective-post/
5 minute book review: The Art of SQL
I have a simple algorithm for picking books: I buy until my wife tells me I have to sleep outside I try to read books that take a practical and interesting approach. For technical books about databases the quality is really uneven. You have your query tuning books which are good overviews of how DBMS [...]
Posted by dtate on December 21, 2011
http://blog.davidtate.org/2011/12/5-minute-book-review-the-art-of-sql/
Managing your Significant Other when working from home
I’m writing a book about successfully working from home; click here if you want to know when it is complete. When you start working from home you have to prepare those around you for the inevitable consequences of this new lifestyle. I’d recommend telling your neighbors, kids, pets, imaginary friend(s), team of personal therapists, and parole officer. [...]
Posted by dtate on December 13, 2011
http://blog.davidtate.org/2011/12/managing-your-significant-other-when-working-from-home/
How to convince your employer to let you telecommute (LIKE A BOSS)
I’m writing a book about successfully working from home; click here if you want to know when it is complete. You have decided to work from home. Telecommute. Listen to the kind of music you want to – dance the way your body tells you. Shower less, love more. La-di-freaking-da – you still need to convince your [...]
Posted by dtate on December 4, 2011
http://blog.davidtate.org/2011/12/how-to-convince-your-employer-to-let-you-telecommute-like-a-boss/