Culture Articles

  1. The Johnson Pyramid Of Programmer Greatness

    A few years ago, inspired by the TV sitcom Parks and Recreation, I fired up Adobe Illustrator and put together an infographic that highlights my personal philosophy about what makes a great software engineer, The Johnson Pyramid Of Programmer Greatness. This is the latest version.

    In this post, I'll talk a bit in depth about how it came about, and what it all means.

  2. DevOps Is Bullshit: Why One Programmer Doesn't Do It Anymore

    What's the deal with DevOps? In 2015, I asked myself that question and came up with a tounge-in-cheek answer that provided some catharsis and really helped put my career into perspective. It was one of the most popular things I've ever done. I've preserved it here for posterity. The comment section is a riot.