Eight Articles To Start Your Week
I had so many articles to choose from this week, that paring it down to even these eight links was nigh impossible. I started with 43 different links that all caught my fancy. These are the best of the best. I am even including an old article, because it's so awesome. Enjoy!
Fluent Interfaces
Why do I like this? Martin Fowler is one of the best developer authors. This article is almost a decade old, but is still extremely useful for understanding what a Fluent Interface actually is, and how they are different from method chaining.
Software Development Life Cycle
Why do I like this? We practice Agile methodologies at my company. Knowing how to build software is almost as important as knowing how to write software. If you have not had a chance to see what Agile can do for you, you should really take the time to do so.
Nightwatch
Why do I like this? You have to test. Read that last sentence again. Testing your product before it hits consumers is one of the most important things you can do in today's world. Failure to do so leads to poor products, customer service nightmares, and lots of negativity. Trust me; you don't want forget testing.
Zoom Slider
Why do I like this? Tympanus is an amazing source of cool CSS/HTML/Javascript effects. This one is no different from the rest of their work. Definitely check this out.
Everything is Broken
Why do I like this? This article really is an eye opener if you are wondering just how broken the internet, and software, actually is. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Cheat Sheets Galore
Why do I like this? I love cheat sheets, and you should, too. If you are a web designer or developer, you know you can't possibly know every little detail of every little thing you are doing. Having cheat sheets handy can help make your life easier.
AI Kindergarten
Why do I like this? I love AI. I love the thought of AI. Even if AI takes over the world and kills us all, I still love AI. This article discusses teaching computers to code themselves.
Stop Naming All The Things
Why do I like this? I don't normally write Lisp or Scheme or use other functional programming languages, but this article is a really nice read on the difficulties of writing code and keeping your naming consistent.