I pre-ordered Logitech’s Craft Keyboard several weeks ago and it just arrived – a week earlier than expected! The Craft Keyboard is compatible with Logitech’s FLOW technology and is a perfect companion to my MX Master 2S mouse. I use computers extensively in my line of work and I’m always looking for the ultimate keyboard experience. I was also looking […]
Simply the best – Logitech’s Craft Keyboard
Lean Code and Productivity
Programmers can increase productivity by taking advantage of the many keyboard shortcuts that are built into their IDE or editor of choice. Many IDE’s are designed to work on any platform and makes learning them that much more valuable. In this context, choosing the right IDE can be just as important to your productivity as knowing the language itself.
Logitech MX Master 2S for Power Users
Working with multiple computers at the same time can be cumbersome at the best of times – especially where peripheral devices are concerned. My K760 keyboard allows me to use the same keyboard on multiple machines as does my MX Master mouse. However, neither of these devices make it possible to work seamlessly with two computers at the same time. […]
Lean Code Execution
The performance of your application is important to your customer. As stated previously, the performance your application is as dependent on the knowledge and skills of the programmer as they are on the language used to create it. This excerpt from the book “SQL FOR .NET PROGRAMMERS” by D. M. Bush serves as another example where the programmer’s skills created […]
Lean Code – Part 2
Our article on “Lean Code” strongly suggests that the principles of lean can also be applied to the realm of software development, applications, and more specifically, programming. Python has evolved to become a very popular and powerful programming language. However, as mentioned in “Lean Code“, the performance of your application or program is as dependent on the skills of the […]
Lean Six Sigma – After the Fact
Effective problem solving, holistic process management, and data-driven decision making using a systematic and structured approach comprise the core elements and ideology of Lean Six Sigma, commonly referred to as LSS, and is premised on achieving the following four (4) goals and objectives: Reduce operational cost and risk Objectives: Increase efficiency Reduce or eliminate variance Increase revenue Objectives: Reduce or […]
Lean Code – Part One
Software applications exist to perform a wide variety of tasks and for any given task there are many applications to choose from. As anyone who has visited an “App Store” knows, the number of available applications can range from a select few to thousands. Your performance criteria provide a means of selecting the best application for you or your company. […]
SQL Performance Explained — Averlytics.com
“Use the Index Luke” is the free to read on-line version of the book “SQL Performance Explained“. If the book is free, why even mention the official “SQL Performance Explained” title for the hard copy? There are two primary reasons for purchasing a copy for my library. One is having a version of my own […] via SQL Performance Explained — […]
Attitude …
What you do does not define who you are but your attitude while doing it will ~ Redge When someone asks, “Tell me about yourself”, Do you automatically begin by letting them know what you do for a living? How many times have you heard that “You are not what you do”? This is not a new or radical statement […]
Kaikaku – Radical Change
Lean has been around for a long time and the naming was not Toyota’s idea. The proof of wisdom is in the results. I don’t sell “lean” per se. I am a change agent with a proven track record that speaks for itself. Taking a company out of the red and into the black in a matter of months can’t […]