Confessions of a Programmer

Category: Sparks of Intrigue

  • The Power of a Question

    Several years ago, I was taught a lesson that has stuck with me and changed the way I interact with my co-workers. Generally speaking, the advice goes something like this: “Genuinely seek interest in what others find interesting. Ask them a question that allows them to share what they are passionate about.” The most recent…

  • The power of du

    I’ve been using Linux almost daily for several years… That being said, I am no expert and always enjoy being pleasantly surprised by the simplicity of the built-in commands. I started downloading some new games that I just purchased on Humble Bundle. In the mean time, I was checking the available space of my hard drive…