Devin McGloinChildren of KariveThey didn’t stop until they reached their destination, but their destination was unknown to them. When it was near they would know.May 17, 2016May 17, 2016
Devin McGloininNotizSimple ThingsIt seems as though the simple things, those we take for granted, are always the most complex and impressive. It’s quite incredible to know…May 13, 2016May 13, 2016
Devin McGloininNotizHow should calendars work?I’ve found myself becoming increasingly dissatisfied with calendar applications. Fundamentally, I think they’re solving the wrong problem.Apr 23, 2016Apr 23, 2016
Devin McGloinNo Silver BulletProgramming, Brooks argues, can be separated into distinct tasks. The first is dealing with incidental complexity, and the second managing…Feb 14, 2016Feb 14, 2016
Devin McGloinSpace TravelI awoke to the constant hum of the engines. These engines were different from ones I had heard before, they normally shook and reverberate…Feb 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016
Devin McGloinDesigning for a use caseWhen you develop an application you consider what task the program is to complete. You make a model of who your customers are, and how they…Jan 31, 2016Jan 31, 2016
Devin McGloinDeath shows us the way to lifeRemembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. — Steve JobsJan 15, 2016Jan 15, 2016
Devin McGloinDesign Principles Behind SmalltalkIf you haven’t yet had the chance to go read Design Principles Behind Smalltalk by David Ingalls, you ought to take a look at it. I’ll…Jan 15, 2016Jan 15, 2016
Devin McGloinEngelbart and Augmenting Human IntellectIf you have not had the pleasure of reading Douglass Engelbart’s Augmenting Human Intellect take the time to browse through the concepts he…Oct 8, 2015Oct 8, 2015
Devin McGloinThe Philosophy of vimFor those of you who have not heard of the text editor vim, it is a text editor lauded for its adaptability, and supreme extensibility. You…Jul 17, 2015Jul 17, 2015