Brian Gerstle

Former recording studio technician, current software engineer.

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

We are hiring! If you’re an experienced developer in the U.S. or U.K. who's excited about crafting maintainable systems across a broad range of stacks, and passionate about mentoring and leading teams to deliver quality software, we’d love to hear from you https://t.co/B7GSqbxFEF

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

What does it mean if you're maximizing being a satisficer? 🤔🤯😵

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

The massive complexity of software systems can easily lead developers into analysis paralysis. In our new blog, @ThomasCountz advises us to make a good enough decision today, and remain flexible and forgiving to make another good enough decision tomorrow https://t.co/GM5ndqFygp

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

The massive complexity of software systems can easily lead developers into analysis paralysis. In our new blog, @ThomasCountz advises us to make a good enough decision today, and remain flexible and forgiving to make another good enough decision tomorrow https://t.co/GM5ndqFygp

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

While health professionals rush to keep us safe from COVID-19, we partnered with @healthworkerdata to quickly develop an app that monitors their physical, psychological, and occupational well-being. https://t.co/MltzMp8NFG

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

Sharp-witted and full of GIFs, 10/10.

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

How do you decide what "quality software" means for your business? In our new blog post, Stephen Prater outlines the tensions between following rules and being agile, and explains how your company's values are the rules you break https://t.co/62yP4JxcG6

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

If you missed the 8th Light University where I gave my talk on "Emotionally Intelligent Engineering," you can catch it on 8th Light's YouTube channel: https://t.co/DEvgeBqboh.

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

Step up to your virtual easel for 8th Light Designer @hughsato's 8th Light University talk: Learning to code with Bob Ross. It's happening today at 12:30 PM CDT. Sign up: https://t.co/mXGqvBYPEd

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

We're going live! Join us at 12:30 PM CDT for an 8th Light University Livestream presentation by 8th Light crafter @b_gerstle about the important role of emotional intelligence in software development. For more information and to sign up, visit https://t.co/CQ28c8q38j

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

Hope to see you there!

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

Being a developer involves so much more than technical know-how. This Friday for 8th Light University, 8th Light’s @b_gerstle will present an emotional intelligence framework for developers to deepen their appreciation for themselves and others. Sign up: https://t.co/4ia6yAElBL

[8th Light @8thLightInc]

Being a developer involves so much more than technical know-how. This Friday for 8th Light University, 8th Light’s @b_gerstle will present an emotional intelligence framework for developers to deepen their appreciation for themselves and others. Sign up: https://t.co/4ia6yAElBL

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

@ecmendenhall I voted 1, but now I'm wondering what "the software" means and I think I'm overthinking this.

[Maintainable Software Podcast @_maintainable]

Welcome to Maintainable, @trptcolin! This week Colin and Robby talk about software consultancy, what it means to be a good guest in someone else's codebase, and more. Check it out here: https://t.co/zeDJcdB39f

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

Also posted to /r/swift: https://t.co/7msM5Fohei

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

If you're like me, you're tired of writing the same #swift mocking code over and over again. This is why I wrote Scout: less boilerplate, more expressive tests. Let me know what you think! https://t.co/PYxRU647Kl

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

Congrats to my fellow 8th Lighters presenting talks and workshops this year! 👏🏻🎉

[Strange Loop Conf @strangeloop_stl]

We are very pleased to present the full Strange Loop 2019 program! Check out this great set of talks and workshops! https://t.co/nABqGxuPsx

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

@trptcolin From this day forward l’ll refer to diagnostics tools as “bullshit refuting tools.”

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

@steipete @ProductHunt Yeah, only on the website, it seems:

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

My thoughts on WalkWithFriends on @ProductHunt https://t.co/OOt2Fgc8C9

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

@steipete @ProductHunt Ouch, last time I check the “tweet” box on PH comments 🤦‍♂️

[Brian Gerstle @b_gerstle]

Really impressed by the @khanacademy algorithms course, especially the interactive examples! Any recommendations for other algorithm/CS teaching materials?