A humorous comparison of puppies to junior software developers. Some takeaways: much like puppies, junior developers are bound to make mistakes, but not because they want to; rather, it’s caused by a lack of experience, so it’s best not to get mad when this happens lest they learn to fear you. And, perhaps more importantly, you need to “clear up any mess that’s left behind”. For dogs this is self-evident, for developers this requires “refactoring”, the process of clearing up code mess before it “develops a life of its own”. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
