How to Learn to Program

Photo by Florian Olivo on Unsplash Why Learn to Program Learning to program is a skill I think most people should learn, regardless of whether they want to make it their career.  Learning to program teaches you how to think logically and you will find many uses...
Why No Science Fairs?

Why No Science Fairs?

They Were Big Science Fairs were once a big deal.  At least it seemed that way to me.  Now it seems not so much and I think that is a real shame. Personal Experience I have fond personal memories of science fairs.  Growing up I reached “science fair”...
Great YouTube Channels For Programmers

Great YouTube Channels For Programmers

I often turn to YouTube as I am learning anything new in programming.  I thought I would share some of my favorites. Tech With Tim https://www.youtube.com/c/TechWithTim Tech With Tim is one of my favorites.  I don’t know how this young guy does it.  He has dozens...

New Programmer Checklist

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash I’ve spent most of my career working with programmers, both as a programmer myself, and as a manager.  So what if you are a new programmer starting your first job with a software company.  How should you spend your...
How To Not Get Laid Off

How To Not Get Laid Off

With layoffs there are no guarantees.  You can do everything right and still be laid off with little warning.  Sometimes entire departments will disappear through no fault of their own.  Having survived through numerous layoffs during my long career in...