Sep
29

This blogging thing...

Post By linz in TideSpy updates
It's called KubeBlog (a name I kinda hate, but don't really care either). I like it because it's dead simple.

It has a few cute features and is missing all the rest, but I can live with that, and furthermore I customise it however I like. This means it'll slowly change at time goes by, maybe for the better.
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Sep
27

Real programmers don't eat quiche

Post By linz in Real programmers
Real Programmers....

  • Don't eat quiche. They don't even know how to spell quiche. They like Twinkies, Coke, and palate-scorching Szechwan food.
  • Don't write applications programs. They program right down to the bare metal. Applications programs are for nongs who can't do systems programming.
  • Don't comment their code. If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand and even harder to modify.
  • Don't use FORTRAN. FORTRAN is for wimpy engineers who wear white socks, pipe stress freaks, and crystallography weenies. They get excited over finite state analysis and nuclear reactor simulation.
  • Don't use LOGO. In fact, no programmer uses LOGO after reaching puberty.
  • Don't use APL, unless the whole program can be written on one line.
  • Don't use LISP. Only effeminate programmers use more parentheses than actual code.
  • Don't use Pascal, BLISS, Ada, or any of those sissy-pinko computer science languages. Strong typing is a crutch for people with weak memories.
  • Never work 9 to 5. If any real programmers are around at 9 a.m., it's because they were up all night.
  • Don't play tennis or any other sport that requires a change of clothes. Mountain climbing is OK though, and real programmers often wear climbing boots to work in case a mountain should suddenly spring up in the middle of the office.
  • Don't like the team programming concept. Unless, of course, they are the Chief Programmer.
  • Have no use for managers. Managers are a necessary evil. Managers are for dealing with personal bozos, bean counters, senior planners, and other mental defectives.
  • Don't drive clapped out Toyotas. They prefer Ferraris, or utes with floor shifts. Fast motorcycles are highly regarded.
  • Like vending machine popcorn. Coders pop it in the microwave oven.
  • Real programmers use the heat given off by the CPU. They can tell what project is building just by listening to the rate the corn is popping.
  • Know every nuance of every instruction and use them all in every real program. Puppy architects won't allow code to be written in assembly language. Real programmers despise such petty restrictions.
  • Don't bring brown bag lunches to work. If the vending machine sells it, they eat it. If the vending machine doesn't sell it they don't eat it. Vending machines don't sell quiche.
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Sep
27

Intro

Post By linz in Problems and bugs
I'd love to provide the perfect site but we all know that's impossible.

Having a problem with your browser?  The data is wrong?  Something doesn't work correctly?

Add a comment here and I'll look into it.
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Sep
27

So, let's get started

Post By linz in TideSpy updates
So here we are with yet another tide data website.  "There are already dozens, what's the point?" you may ask.

From my point-of-view, the dozens of sites out there that provide all sorts of information for boaties, fishers and such, but most are poorly designed, have far too much information making them cluttered and hard to use.  They tend to be unfriendly because they don't remember who you are and your current places and options.

My intention is to rectify that, to make a site that's reliable, useful, clean and simple to use and looks good.  Have I succeeded?  You can tell me by adding your comments.

I'm continually developing the site, and your suggestions would be welcome, to see what people do with the site and what shortcomings you may find.

btw, just use the comments to provide feedback.

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