Melissa Ann SmithThe on-call engineer’s lamentThe world is always on, but at what cost? It’s not just notification fatigue. Being on call changes the way you live your life.Feb 3, 2020Feb 3, 2020
Melissa Ann SmithOn being self-taught: separating the myth from realityI didn’t go to a code bootcamp. I don’t have a CS degree. Does that mean I’m self-taught?Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
Melissa Ann SmithJob hunting while in a bad placeWhen it comes to job hunting in software, there’s no shortage of advice. Most of it is meant to be confidence boosting or inspiring, or…Sep 23, 20185Sep 23, 20185
Melissa Ann SmithFive product lessons from Jurassic ParkWhat could the failed launch of Jurassic Park teach us? Maybe don’t test your weird and potentially deadly dinosaur farm on your grandkids…Aug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018