Code Complete Chapter 30 Notes Programming Tools

Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, Second Edition by Steve McConnell Link: Amazon 

Templates I think I need to try to start developing and using templates in my work. This isn't the first time I have thought this maybe writing it down will help me remember. 

Data Dictionary is apparently a database that can list the names of all data including classes and data base tables with a description to aid in understanding the data.  This seems like a pretty good idea.

Ant is a technology that I would like to play with at some point.  I have read a lot about it on blogs and Stack overflow but sadly have never used it myself.

I think I need to consider scripting more things.  McConnell suggest that anytime you type the same 5 characters more then once it might call for a script!  This seems a little problematic with Internet password requirements being longer then this nowadays.  

Code Complete Chapter 29 Notes

Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction, Second Edition by Steve McConnell

Link: Amazon

Daily builds :

• Should build up executable every day and test it a little to just make sure it still works. 
• Smoke testing as the Author calls it is key to getting the benefits out of the build.    
• Increases morale 
• This is new one I hadn't thought about before but seeing the product improve increases developer morale.  I believe this is true I'm always excited to see the product improving. 

DOTA 2

Tried out DOTA 2 tonight got through a few of the tutorials really enjoying the game so far.  It doesn't seem to have a really steep learning curve.  I will probably try to get through all the tutorials before trying any real matches though.  So far I have played as Dragon something and the Sniper.  Prefer the Dragon Character a bit more so far.

Currently I am using the Sniper in my profile but this is because he is the character I have any item for so it seemed reasonable to equip and use them.  

Proud of my Wife

I have been trying to get my wife to setup an Etsy account for awhile since as much as I love her art we don't have room to keep it all. She set it up recently and posted her first item. Who know maybe you will love it. First item!   This is a very nice paiting that would probably look great in someone kitchen. 
Her Shop.

Shark Tank Episode 422

PITCH: Shell Bobbers
ABC Recap 
I liked the concept of a bobber made out of a shell casing.  The issue for me is that I haven't fish in probably fifteen years or more.  Cool concept but unfortunately I probably won't be buying any anytime soon.   

PITCH: Wicked Good Cupcakes  
ABC Recap
These cupcakes were an appealing item I would consider buying a cupcake if I every saw one.  They looked pretty tasty and I also liked the idea of a cupcake in a jar.  The prices for the cupcakes seem reasonable probably after shipping they get expensive though.

PITCH: Tremont Electric 
ABC Recap
The idea of a device that charges my device as I walk sounds pretty good.  The issue with this product for me is that it is very big.  I couldn't see me carrying this thing around just to charge my cell phone.

PITCH: The Mission Belt 
ABC Recap
Belt looks pretty decent and I don't recall hearing this on the show but they donate a dollar of each sale to Kiva.  I think I would consider checking out one of these belts. I am not sure since I don't belt shop very often if they are reasonable priced or not though.  A quick search on Amazon confirms they are a little more expensive then a standard belt.  The additional price could account for the fact that these belt are supposed to  be awesome.  I would have to try one before I would be willing to buy one.     

Of the items presented in this episode I my level of interest would be the following:

1.  The Mission Belt 
2.  Wicked Good Cupcakes  
3.  Shell Bobbers
4.  Tremont Electric 

What do you think of the products do you agree or disagree with my ranking?

 From this and previous episodes I've blogged about:

1. Coolwraps 
2. Cordaroy's  (Thinking about buying)
3. How Do You Roll
4. Simple Sugars (Might make a good gift) 
5. Echo Valley Meats 
6. The Mission Belt  
7. Traditional Fisherie (Not sure I will ever see it) 
8. Wicked Good Cupcakes  
9. Gobie H2O 
10. Liddup 
11. Proof Eyewear
12. Travel HOODIE PILLOW
13. Smartwheel
14. Lose 12 Inches with Any 12 Workouts
15. Baby Loves Disco (Could move up as kids get older) 
16. Shell Bobbers
17. CellHelmet
18. Green Garmento
19. Pretty Padded Room 
20. HOODIE PILLOW
21. Cold Snap
22. Gotta Have S'More
23. Tremont Electric 
24. Drop Stop (Not that big of an issue in my mind) 
25. RootSuit 
26. PITCH: Hip Chixs
27. Muddy Water Camo
28. Addison's Wonderland  
29. GRINDS 

 What are your rankings?

Shark Tank Episode 426

PITCH: Liddup 
ABC Recap
I thought this was a pretty good idea if I were in the market for a cooler and there was one with these lights in the price range I would give it a chance.

PITCH: Echo Valley Meats 
ABC Recap
Based on the Sharks reaction I would love to try some of this meat.  Maybe I will get a chance but otherwise really hard to review food I haven't tried.

PITCH: RootSuit 
ABC Recap
I honestly just think this is a dumb product I can't see why I would buy one.

PITCH: Gobie H2O 
ABC Recap 
This is a pretty nice water bottle I could see me bringing this into work.  I don't totally trust the water where I work so I am currently bringing in filtered water from my house.  This works okay when I remember it and I'm not really thirsty.  It would be a lot easier to leave something like this at work.  I gather that there are competitors so I might have to consider those as well. 

Of the items presented in this episode I think my level of interest would be the following:

1.  Echo Valley Meats 
2.  Gobie H2O 
3.  Liddup 
4.  RootSuit 

What do you think of the products do you agree or disagree with my ranking?

 From this and previous episodes I've blogged about:

1. Coolwraps 
2. Cordaroy's  (Thinking about buying)
3. How Do You Roll
4. Simple Sugars (Might make a good gift) 
5. Echo Valley Meats 
6. Traditional Fisherie (Not sure I will ever see it) 
7. Gobie H2O 
8. Liddup 
9. Proof Eyewear
10. Travel HOODIE PILLOW
11. Smartwheel
12. Lose 12 Inches with Any 12 Workouts
13. Baby Loves Disco (Could move up as kids get older) 
14. CellHelmet
15. Green Garmento
16. Pretty Padded Room
17. HOODIE PILLOW
18. Cold Snap
19. Gotta Have S'More
20. Drop Stop (Not that big of an issue in my mind) 
21. RootSuit 
22. PITCH: Hip Chixs
23. Muddy Water Camo
24. Addison's Wonderland  
25. GRINDS 

Shark Tank Episode 419

Every time I watch Shark Tank I try to give my impressions of the items presented on the show.  I'll leave rating the businesses to the Sharks as a regular guy all I care about is the products.  

PITCH: Drop Stop
ABC Recap
I thought this was an okay product idea.  It does solve a "problem" for people.  For me though it is far to expensive for the problem it solves.  Maybe I'm just not messy enough to see the real value in this product.

PITCH: Traditional Fisherie
ABC Recap
If I saw lionfish on a menu I think I would be willing to give it a try.  I will admit I originally thought this lionfish issue was a scam to get me to try a new fish but the Wikipedia entry proves my gut wrong.  Now that I know that I could help the environment by eating this fish it does improve the odds that I would choose to eat it.  So even though the guys didn't get a deal with the Sharks hopefully they have raised awareness and people will consider eating more lionfish.

PITCH: Simple Sugars
ABC Recap
Being a guy I couldn't see myself buying this product.  I did consult with my wife to see if she that it might be an interesting item.  She does think that it would be something that she would consider trying.

I usually stick more to the products but I really enjoyed the presenter for this product!

PITCH: Coolwraps 
ABC Recap
This is a product that I could see myself giving a try.  I am absolutly terrible at wrapping gifts and hate doing it.  This looked like it would be a product that would allow me wrap presents with ease and my gifts wouldn't look like they were wrapped by a child!

Of the items presented in this episode I think my level of interest would be the following:

1. Coolwraps 
2. Simple Sugars (Might make a good gift)
3. Traditional Fisherie (Not sure I will ever see it)
4. Drop Stop (Not that big of an issue in my mind)

What do you think of the products do you agree or disagree with my ranking?

 From this and previous episodes I've blogged about:

1. Coolwraps 
2. Cordaroy's  (Thinking about buying)
3. How Do You Roll
4. Simple Sugars (Might make a good gift)
5. Traditional Fisherie (Not sure I will ever see it)
6. Proof Eyewear
7. Travel HOODIE PILLOW
8. Smartwheel
9. Lose 12 Inches with Any 12 Workouts
10. Baby Loves Disco (Could move up as kids get older) 
11. CellHelmet
12. Green Garmento
13. Pretty Padded Room
14. HOODIE PILLOW
15. Cold Snap
16. Gotta Have S'More
17. Drop Stop (Not that big of an issue in my mind)
18. PITCH: Hip Chixs
19. Muddy Water Camo
20. Addison's Wonderland  
21. GRINDS