Robert A. Uhl

The programmer dress code, again

Justin Etheredge has even more crazy-looking programmers. You see, it’s imperative that I have long hair and a beard; it’s the norm for my culture and profession. 06 February 2018: updated URL Read more →

The programmer dress code, again

Justin Etheredge has even more crazy-looking programmers. You see, it’s imperative that I have long hair and a beard; it’s the norm for my culture and profession. 06 February 2018: updated URL Read more →

Programming languages and relationships

An excellent LiveJournal post examines programming languages in terms of sexual relationships. Extremely funny if you know what it’s about; beyond opaque if you don’t. I get it, so I loved it! Read more →

Programming languages and relationships

An excellent LiveJournal post examines programming languages in terms of sexual relationships. Extremely funny if you know what it’s about; beyond opaque if you don’t. I get it, so I loved it! Read more →

The Geek Code

The Geek Code is a convenient shorthand for representing one’s geekiness. Mine is: -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GCS d+ s: a- C+++ ULSA++++ P--- L+++ E+++ W+++ N++ o+ K w--- O-- M- V-- PS++/-- PE++ Y+ PGP+ t--- 5++ X-- R tv--/+ b+++ DI++ D++ G+ e++ h+ r--/--- !x-- ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ Well, I think it’s cool … 3 February 2018: updated link Read more →

The Geek Code

The Geek Code is a convenient shorthand for representing one’s geekiness. Mine is: -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GCS d+ s: a- C+++ ULSA++++ P--- L+++ E+++ W+++ N++ o+ K w--- O-- M- V-- PS++/-- PE++ Y+ PGP+ t--- 5++ X-- R tv--/+ b+++ DI++ D++ G+ e++ h+ r--/--- !x-- ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ Well, I think it’s cool … 3 February 2018: updated link Read more →

Harsh reality of the IT project life cycle

Seen recently on Slashdot: Phase 1 Uncritical Acceptance Phase 2 Wild Enthusiasm Phase 3 Dejected Disillusionment Phase 4 Total Confusion Phase 5 Search for the Guilty Phase 6 Punishment of the Innocent Phase 7 Promotion of Nonparticipants Apparently it dates back to the ’70s. It’s true, too. Read more →

Harsh reality of the IT project life cycle

Seen recently on Slashdot: Phase 1 Uncritical Acceptance Phase 2 Wild Enthusiasm Phase 3 Dejected Disillusionment Phase 4 Total Confusion Phase 5 Search for the Guilty Phase 6 Punishment of the Innocent Phase 7 Promotion of Nonparticipants Apparently it dates back to the ’70s. It’s true, too. Read more →