Captain's log, stardate [-26]0540.00
This week in review: Dynamically loading *.so, resolving local domains with
mDNS, Code Quality, and be kinder.
Tue, 10 Dec 2019
When dynamically loading plug-in objects, create a dependency graph, find the lowest common ancestor and start loading the objects from there. This prevents objects failing to load due to unsatisfied dependencies.▣
If you are not able to resolve local hosts with hostname.local, you can try
removing [NOTFOUND=continue] from /etc/nsswitch.conf. This may or may not
help. This asks the mDNS resolver to quit if it cannot resolve.
TODO: Lookup how Avahi daemon works.▣
Fri, 13 Dec 2019
To maintain code quality, monitor 3 things
- Readability
- Buildability
- Testability
This will help you avoid pain down the line. You must also think about refactoring as part of your project planning.▣
WE ARE JUST THE WRECKED AND BROKEN TROJAN HORSES OF OUR DREAMS. That's how our dreams invade the cities.
— Robert Montgomery (@MontgomeryGhost) January 24, 2014
I saw this quote earlier today and it seemed interesting. I can’t disagree with this, my dreams have significantly diverged from my life right now.▣
Sat, 14 Dec 2019
Interesting list of projects to try out1. I am particularly interested in the compiler - Tiny BASIC and mini operating system ones.▣
My version of The Joel Test2
- Do you use version control?
- Can you make a build in one step and are use a CI system?
- Do you use an Issue tracking system?
- Do you fix existing bugs before writing new code?
- Do you have an up to date schedule?
- Do you have a spec?
- Do you use the best tools money can buy?
- Do new candidates write code during interview?
This is not an exhaustive list. I am still trying to understand what is important for different types of teams. This core list might be valid for all but you might need additional tests for a team working on frontend development or a team building a compiler.▣
Be kinder to yourself
— magsheer