• Why's (Poignant) Guide to Ruby
  It really is a book about Ruby. And poignant.
• Writing Software Patterns
  "This is a brief article about how I look at patterns with my suggestions for people who are interested in writing patterns themselves."
• Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years
  "The conclusion is that either people are in a big rush to learn about computers, or that computers are somehow fabulously easier to learn than anything else. There are no books on how to learn Beethoven, or Quantum Physics, or even Dog Grooming in a few
• CodeKata
  "In software we do our practicing on the job, and that’s why we make mistakes on the job. We need to find ways of splitting the practice from the profession. We need practice sessions."
• Unixjunkie Blog: Old (but useful) Shell Tricks
  "I used to have a somewhat long list of somewhat interesting Unix/Shell tips-n-tricks on an old version of my website. A few folks asked me where it was, and as it's no longer available, so I figured I'd repost a handful of the tips:"
• Stevey's Home Page - Practicing Programming
  "I made the unsubstantiated claim that programming is unusual, in that most programmers don't practice their craft -- at least, not in any disciplined or regular way. Those are, of course, fightin' words, so I figured I'd write a bit more about it."

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