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Derek Torrence

Derek Torrence

Should I Consider Contract Work?

It’s no secret that in recent years, the working environment has changed. From remote to project-based employment, we have more…

Nov 21, 2023

Should I Consider Contract Work?

Nov 21, 2023

Derek Torrence

Listening to Everyone (Even when you don’t want to)

Your project is due in two days. You’ve been working on it for the past year and now your team has officially entered crunch time. Your…

Apr 24, 2023

Listening to Everyone (Even when you don’t want to)

Apr 24, 2023

Derek Torrence

Introducing: The Bite-Sized Win Mindset

I have some wonderful news to share with my readers, here on Medium — I wrote a book!

Apr 19, 2023

Introducing: The Bite-Sized Win Mindset

Apr 19, 2023

Derek Torrence

Ticket Points: Complexity, Effort and Time

Before your team can consider a ticket to be eligible for an upcoming (or current) sprint, they must assign it some points. This helps us…

Apr 10, 2023

Ticket Points: Complexity, Effort and Time

Apr 10, 2023

Derek Torrence

Respect Applicants During the Interview Process

The interview process can be a stressful time for candidates. Disrespecting a candidate's time can result in a declined offer.

Nov 16, 2022

Respect Applicants During the Interview Process

Nov 16, 2022

Derek Torrence

Nobody Remembers When You’re Wrong

Early on in our educational journey, we tend to develop this fear of being wrong. When your teacher asks if anyone knows the answer to a…

Aug 31, 2022

Nobody Remembers When You’re Wrong

Aug 31, 2022

Derek Torrence

What Are Deliverables?

I have a confession to make: I take it personally when I finish one of my tickets and it comes back to me a few hours later, with a note…

Jan 26, 2022

A large box, plastic bag, paper bag, canvas bag and hard suitcase are all grouped together

Jan 26, 2022

Derek Torrence

Interviewing for Fun

I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that if you’re reading this, you probably don’t enjoy the interviewing process. I can…

Jan 24, 2022

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Jan 24, 2022

Derek Torrence

My Favorite Software Development Projects

Think back about your career as a Software Developer. If you aren’t a software developer, think back about your career in general. Think…

Jan 21, 2022

A black computer chair is pushed up to a wooden desk with two computer monitors that are turned off

Jan 21, 2022

Derek Torrence

Software Developers are Professional Negotiators

Years back, I read The Clean Coder by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) and he made a point, which I still remember today: Software developers…

Jan 20, 2022

A crowded street with old-styled buildings lit with blue, red and purple lights, a man stands in the middle with a yellow hat and yellow shirt

Jan 20, 2022

Derek Torrence

Derek Torrence

I’ve been a software developer for far too long. I’m here to share some musings and my experiences with those who are interested.

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