Joel On Software: Mostly right, yet so wrong

Joel Spolsky, of Joel On Software fame, recently wrote about web standards. Now, I’m a regular reader of Joel’s blog and usually find some nuggets of wisdom there, especially when it comes to running a business. However, on the subject of doctype and standardistas, he’s dead wrong.
DOCTYPE is a myth.
A mortal web designer who attaches [...]

The Art of the Exit

So you’re discovered that the company you work for has a culture of failure, and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve finally realized that you’re better than that, that you deserve a good place to work. You’re ready to move on, to roll the dice at that monster of a gig, [...]

Culture of Failure

Have you ever given thought to the culture in your workplace? Does it engender success or are you set up to fail? As a developer, do you think that success is properly recognized in your workplace?
We’ve all worked at a place where the deadlines are tight, the feature set large, and pressure is everywhere. In [...]