Useful links

This is a list (in no particular order) of links to blogs and talks containing advice that I’ve found useful.

• Lessons Learned in Software Development
• Code standards that matter
• Signs that you’re a good programmer
• Right the First Time
• Git tips from the trenches (handy git advice)
• Lesser known Git commands
• Ten Steps to Better Public Speaking
• Zen of test suites
• How to Boost Your Skills to Become a Better Developer
• Simple made easy. Talk by Rich Hickey about aiming for simplicity in software
• Refactoring Code Smells. Series of blog posts about refactoring various code smells.
• Simple techniques for code excellence. Talk about refactoring techniques.
• Design, Composition and Performance. Talk by Rich Hickey about designing software systems.
• The Practical Test Pyramid. A good overview and discussion of different levels of testing and when to use them when building an application.
• Mentoring & Coaching - Finding your outer Miyagi. A great discussion of how to be a good technical coach.
• Learn In Public. A very motivating post about how learning in public can be a beneficial activity.