Alan L

software developer but I'd rather be a sponsored skier

[Alan L @alanpca]

Feature flags: your worst nightmare or a secret weapon? It’s funny how clients react when we first pitch them on feature flags. It’s like they’ve seen a monster, but soon, they’ll realize it’s just a friendly giant. https://t.co/VWMORf9TxF

[Alan L @alanpca]

Have you ever been frustrated by the lack of choice and the lousy choices available to you when doing software procurement? https://t.co/zXti3Q7fQ8

[Alan L @alanpca]

Threat modelling gives actionable insights, and paves the way for proactive cybersecurity. Threat modeling workshops keep dev teams updated and establish a real cybersecurity strategy. https://t.co/4YQ9Ltm6RP

[Alan L @alanpca]

My friend first tried the open source DJ software Mixxx in the early 2000s. At a time when most DJs were still spinning vinyl and the CDJ-1000 was the new hotness, He was an accidental PC pioneer. https://t.co/y3pnFHH3Vg

[Alan L @alanpca]

In the era of remote work, the camera has become our best friend and worst enemy. At Opreto, we’ve discovered how to tap into its power without succumbing to energy drain. It’s not about being “on” all the time, but rather being “on” when it truly matters. https://t.co/PjXNJckLuM

[Alan L @alanpca]

JIRA is mediocre for managing software projects, and an outright disaster when teams try to use it for managing the business. Despite a dominant market share, I've yet to be on a team that enjoyed using it.

[Matt Ingenthron @ingenthr]

Retweet if printer software fails you nearly always (as it does for me).

[Opreto Corporation @opretocorp]

As a technical leader, you must make software development decisions that minimize risk for your company, and doing nothing may seem like the safest path. So, how do you know when to take a leap and go for it and when to hold steady? https://t.co/n9NXcnD8ts

[Alan L @alanpca]

@4forjenncoco @khumbu_qwabe @EMukumbo It depends on the market... You also lose any potential upside which has had many people net positive over the past decade.

[Alan L @alanpca]

@Girasol_Mary One of the best things that happened to me during the pandemic was not having to go to the grocery store anymore.

[Alan L @alanpca]

@Benathon @tqbf @thegrugq Almost like Thomas isn't the VP with a huge security risk...

[Alan L @alanpca]

@Anwhite25 @ToddGreenspoon @MichaelDavSmith Treat him well, get him a ring.

[Alan L @alanpca]

@amanda_c_rae

[Aaron Mavrinac @ezod]

I built a thing that tracks ships on the Detroit River and takes their picture when they pass my house. Follow @detroitships.

[Alan L @alanpca]

@nope_its_lily So go all in on $AMC? Got it.

[Alan L @alanpca]

@amanda_c_rae

[Alan L @alanpca]

@SNICKERS can you PLEASE make a special edition snickers that has more of a chocolate shell? Double or quadruple dipped. Also, send me a box in Canada. 👌

[Alan L @alanpca]

@amanda_c_rae Yes

[Alan L @alanpca]

@amanda_c_rae The nails tho