• Some thoughts on LLMs and Software Development: Random thoughts. AI bubble : yes. Code completion : no. Replace programmers : who knows?!
  • Big O: Basic refresher about big o algorithm classification. Well done. I like Sam’s interative teaching blogs a lot.
  • The Star Schema: Making Your Data Warehouse Shine: The data model for your reporting db should probably look different vs the transactional db. (oltp) For sufficiently large data anyways.
  • Lessons from U.S. Army Special Ops on Becoming a Leader: Like this article a lot. 4 kinds of leadership failure:
    • Initiative (When you freeze up because you haven’t seen something before or you can’t get to a constructive mindset quick enough)
      • Trick : Do anything just to get started moving
      • Trick : Ask someone you trust for advice
    • Confidence (Hesitation and self-doubt)
    • Ideas (0 or 1 plan and inability to see more which begets anger)
      • Trick : Practice planning
    • Strategy (Can’t see the goal or the goal isn’t specific, achievable or good enough)
      • Trick : Think about what goals actually matter in the next few years
    • Dimensions to assess leadership
      • Integrity
      • Mental agility
      • Sound judgment
      • Innovation
      • Leads by example
      • Develops others
      • Gets results (defined as “developing and executing plans while providing direction, guidance, and clear priorities towards mission accomplishment”)
  • Disney World Is the Happiest Place on Earth, if You Can Afford It - The New York Times: I’ve visited disneyworld several times over the last 10 years and I have watched things get more expensive over time. It’s been pretty sad.