Alex KuiperThe benefit of the doubtI got a comment today that hit me pretty hard emotionally. By the phrasing it used it felt to me like I was being accused of acting in bad…Apr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023
Alex KuiperUnimaginableYears ago I read an old science fiction book. The main character has set his rocket ship down on an alien planet and needed to chart a…Nov 19, 2022Nov 19, 2022
Alex KuiperI’m a steam engine: a tale of executive dysfunctionI’ve been working almost fully remote for several years now. At my current client, we have 1 office day per 2 weeks which in itself is…May 23, 20221May 23, 20221
Alex KuiperPronouns are the canary in the coal mineDid you ever hear the story about how Van Halen didn’t want any brown M&Ms in their dressing rooms?May 16, 20221May 16, 20221
Alex KuiperMake them write bubble-sortI saw a joke post today about making someone write a bubble sort implementation on an interview. Companies asking to write that kind of…May 14, 2022May 14, 2022
Alex KuiperEnjoying solitudeI just spent 9 days riding my bike around the Netherlands. I ride alone, fully loaded as it’s often called.May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Alex KuiperGetting your hands dirtyThere is something immensely satisfying about doing your own bike maintenance and then feeling the smoothness of the ride afterwards.Apr 22, 2022Apr 22, 2022
Alex KuiperDrowning in my BuJoWhen I took on a management role some time ago I ran into my own limits in a big way. I was juggling way more than I could fit into my…Feb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022
Alex KuiperMaking the compiler work for youBeware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it. — Donald KnuthSep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021