Chapter 1 - A Pragmatic Philosophy

Question 1

What should you do when you make a mistake?

Answer 1

I should admit it. I should be honest and direct. I should try to provide options. I should not blame other for my mistake.

Question 2

How should you go about broken windows?

Answer 2

I should not live with broken windows. When I find one, I should fix it.

Question 3

What do you understand about good-enough software?

Answer 3

I can’t fall into the temptation of write always perfect code. Sometimes, what the user needs is a working software with a few bugs in the next week instead of a perfect software in the next year.

Good enough software does not mean poorly writter or bad code.

Question 4

Mention 3 characteristcs your knowledge portfolio should have.

Answer 4

1 - I should study regularly
2 - I should study a wide range of subjects (Jack of all Trades)
3 - I should review my study plans regularly

Question 5

Why communication is so important?

Answer 5

As a developer I spend hours in meetings talking and listening. I have to communicate to the computer using code, I have to comunicate to programmers using chat. I have to comunicate my ideas verbally.

I spend most of my day communicating. I have to do it well.

Question 6

What are the key points of communication?

Answer 6

1 - Know what you want to say
2 - Know your audience
3 - Choose your moment
4 - Choose a style
5 - Make it look good
6 - Involve your audience
7 - Be a listener
8 - Get back to people