Eric Spiegel
Eric Spiegel is a Datamation contributor.
Disastrous Developer Lunch Interviews: 10 Tips to Avoid Them
“I’ll have a beer.”
Then I felt the eyes on me. All four of them. Two from my...
When Developers Are Afraid To Try Something New
“You really need to come out of the dark ages of software development.”
I was vigorously rubbing my...
Boy Developers: Is “Brogrammer” Culture Really So Bad?
“Haven’t seen a poster like that since I lived in a fraternity house.”
I was chatting with my...
The Truth about Job Hopping Developers
“I’m resigning.”
My new father-in-law looked at me with surprise and concern.
“But you haven’t even been there a...
The Dangers for Moonlighting Developers
“You are going to be so busted!”
My coworker Tyler was probably right. But I didn’t care. I...
Do Tebow-Like Beliefs Make You a Better Software Developer?
I was surprised to see the sign posted on the software developer’s departmental bulletin board.
“Join the prayer...
Dealing with a Slacker Developer
“You have got to be kidding me!”
I was actually surprised I said it out loud. But...
Three Ways Developers Can Deal With Tough Customers
We all know that lighting matches near a combustible substance like gasoline is not a good idea....
Are Odd Developers Just Misunderstood?
ALSO SEE: Are Quirky Developers Brilliant or Dangerous?
I’m willing to bet that many future developers could...
Are You a Software Developer — or a Leader?
“You want me to do what?”
I was flabbergasted. My manager Daryl was looking at me with...
