
PragPub
May 2010
Features
The Bruce Tate Interview
interviewed by Michael Swaine
Behind the scenes with the author of Seven Languages in Seven Weeks.
The Floating Finish Line
by Brian Tarbox
Life isn’t fair, information is never complete, and goals change in mid-project. So why does programmer education pretend otherwise?
The Virtues of Mockery
by Noel Rappin
Mock objects can be very useful in test-driven design, but they need to be used wisely.
When Did That Happen?
by Dan Wohlbruck
Dan surveys the history of photography in a series of verbal snapshots, and Kodak appears in almost every shot.
Departments
Up Front
by Michael Swaine
Bruce Tate and Michael tackle Bruce’s book Seven Languages in Seven Weeks—in eighteen questions.
Choice Bits
A little knowledge that is perfectly safe.
The Working Geek
by Andy Lester
When the deck seems stacked against you, you can still win if you play your cards right.
Swaine’s World
by Michael Swaine
Remembering Ed Roberts, whose Altair computer kicked off a revolution that brought computing power into the hands of ordinary people.
The Quiz
by Michael Swaine
A monthly diversion at least peripherally related to programming.
Calendar
Author sightings, partner events, and other notable happenings.
Shady Illuminations
by John Shade
Larry Ellison owns Sun. That may be good, it may be bad, but it will definitely be interesting.