Chris SzymanskyCreativity (As Explained By Three Types of Albums)Why is it that many bands hit a high water mark on their debut album that they never again live up to? Why are some bands able to reinvent…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Chris SzymanskyLessons From the Best Books of 2016I’m an avid reader, always looking for the best books to help me grow my career, abilities, and general knowledge. Here are the most…Dec 28, 2016Dec 28, 2016
Chris SzymanskyPittsburgh, By BridgePittsburgh is known as a photogenic city, as well as “the city of bridges” due to arguably having more of them than anywhere else.Aug 21, 2016Aug 21, 2016
Chris SzymanskyMaker’s Metrics, Manager’s MetricsPaul Graham’s 2009 essay Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule was a big influence on me as I was shifting from full-time software engineer…Jul 10, 2016Jul 10, 2016
Chris SzymanskyMetrics for Agile TeamsIs your team improving? How can you quantify the efforts of team and process improvements that have been put in place over time?May 23, 20163May 23, 20163
Chris SzymanskyBikeshedding and Parkinson’s LawTechnology, science, and math have countless eponymous laws. In the world of software, three specific laws tend to crop up in just about…May 22, 2016May 22, 2016
Chris SzymanskyThe Second System ProblemIn The Mythical Man-Month, Fred Brooks outlines The Second-System Effect, which “is the most dangerous system a man ever designs.” This…May 22, 2016May 22, 2016
