When is a Programmer a developer?

Ever wondered the difference between a Programmer and a Developer? I did long ago. An interesting weblog of a person who runs a small ISV. Interesting read though.

Gives you a good insight into startup life. Many of you have worked in big companies and are transitioning into a small firm/ startups. This weblog reading is a good thing to remember:

You need Developers, not Programmers

By the way, the following link that describes patterns for programming is excellent:
From Apprentice to Journeyman

and the other excellent article from E.Djikstra is at:
The Humble Programmer

Good Programmers are lazy and dumb?

Good Programmers are lazy and dumb

Look at additional resources:
Ottinger's Rules for Variable and Class Naming


Take a lifetime to be a good (and happy) programmer

Another interesting post on the JavaLobby website:
My Top Ten Tips on how to become a Rock Star Programmer

An inspirational article from Dr. Heinz M. Kabutz:
Java Programmers aren't Born

Chat/Blog/EMail abbreviations

Ever wondered what something meant in a conversation online?

Chat Abbreviations