Mercedes BernardWhat software developers can learn about estimating from road constructionThis is the third post in a series about what software developers can learn from other disciplines that we often perceive as unrelated to…Aug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2018
Mercedes BernardWhat software developers can learn about client engagement from preschoolsThis is the second post in a series about what software developers can learn from other disciplines that we often perceive as unrelated to…Jul 24, 2018Jul 24, 2018
Mercedes BernardWhat software developers can learn about onboarding from the crochet communityThis is the first in a series about what software developers can learn from other disciplines that we often perceive as unrelated to our…Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
Mercedes BernardRefining How We Write User StoriesThere are a variety of different project management approaches to writing the project’s to do list. The two most common approaches I’ve…Jul 8, 2018Jul 8, 2018
Mercedes BernardReflections on YarnCon 2018YarnCon celebrated its 11th year in Chicago this April 7th and 8th. Last year was my very first YarnCon, and its quickly becoming one of my…Apr 23, 2018Apr 23, 2018
Mercedes BernardWalking my dog has made me a better software developerAnyone with a dog knows, you can’t skip their exercise. Somehow I have a knack for adopting dogs that eat my house if they don’t get enough…Apr 22, 20181Apr 22, 20181
Mercedes BernardSpinning yarn: Connecting to the past when technology is focused on the futureThe practice of spinning yarn hasn’t changed much since its first introduction. The tools have evolved and become more efficient, but the…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Mercedes BernardCrochet patterns and pixel artI’ve never considered myself an artistic person. To me creativity and an artistic eye are very different. I have the ideas but often feel…Jul 21, 2017Jul 21, 2017
Mercedes BernardPermanence in the digital ageWhen you work in tech, you are forced to be humble. Much of the work that you do, whether its code you’ve written or landing pages you’ve…Jul 20, 2017Jul 20, 2017
Mercedes BernardUnplugged: Creating without a screenSurprising benefits I’ve seen from getting away from my screen and crafting that I can apply to my job as a software developer.Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017