Michael Carroll

Writer, programmer, logical thinker, Inner emotional navigator. Inventor, observer, cloud evaporator. Optimistic, pessimistic, deterministic and visualistic.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@joeldrapper In my view "Technical Debt" is key tasks that have been moved closer to the stated end of the project. To deliver the project the "Debt" has to be satisfied. Heaven forbid the conversation; "wow we still have 3 poison pills to swallow before we deliver!"

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@m1foley @bradgessler What is a salary that is both too low and insulting.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@bradgessler Most senior level positions that I have observed are hired even before they formally interview. I got my last position because I wrote an unsolicited business plan. They liked it. The HR person was flummoxed, because I bypassed the whole HR algorithm.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@readjosefarias I find that I rely on this little tool from @hopsoft called "model probe." I always have a terminal window open so I can run commands from the Rails Console such as `Part.probe`. https://t.co/F6lg7k8GX1

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@bradgessler Brad, one of the things I see completely missing with Phlex is Turbo Frames/Streams. Am I missing something? Can you comment? Thanks.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@coderberry And what I get to do is design manufacturing plants, and products to be built, and databases using my favorite tooling Ruby on Rails. All while embracing the LEAN methodology and Constraints Management.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@coderberry Eric, there are many who promote a "Grind" or "Hustle" culture as something to proudly achieve. In my day we called it a "Death March" aka Edward Yourdon's book of the same name. By "box" I mean your business. For me I want a "Calm" box, using LEAN principles, so I do what I do.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

Its seems the ads have increased, I am getting fed content that I find iritating, and I do not like the direction of the TwitterX platform. Nine years ago I left Facebook. "So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye I leave and heave a sigh and say goodbye Goodbye!"

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@BubbatheOG I like the word "deconstruction" that Kaileen uses. That explains a lot about my daily meditation work.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@josevalim I think many TwitterX users are looking for alternatives, but most platforms I have tried have an onerous onboarding process and then I am back here. Actively Looking 😕

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@aviflombaum The biggest challenge is when I go to follow someone on a different platform the onboarding process for each has been terrible. So quickly TwitterX is becoming FB and I am planning my eXit, and not to threads.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@rektbyhielke @catalinmpit I would agree!

[Harrison Broadbent @hrrsnbbnt]

Did you know Rails 6+ includes a handy command to re-seed your database?

rails db:seed:replant

:replant will re-run your seeds, without dropping tables or your db.

#rubyonrails #ruby

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@PoeHaH Don’t put so much energy on it. Improve the onboarding experience. Make the instructions more clear. Make the product better. Thank the customer (emotionally) as they are giving you exceptional feedback that will make your products better.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@bradgessler It’s hard to do a client smell test via text or email. It’s also highly dynamic compared to the other forms of communication, so questions can be asked and answered. If a client of mine only wanted text or email I would probable be suspicious of low bid syndrome.

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@railsui_ Why not do this with HotWire? https://t.co/BeHHiO43UP

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@G3rgoPasztor I would upgrade my terminal and install NeoVim

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

Today there was an article in the Atlantic berating Joe Biden about seeking a 2nd term. I did not buy the logic that was offered. Wisdom, statesmanship, and mental acuity are a muscle, that many don't exercise; Joe does and he is a force for our country. https://t.co/EWwCnMqt3S

[Michael Carroll @flowfoot]

@joemasilotti Companies are always hiring. Even when they are laying off. It boggles the mind. Next, more and more HR managers and recruiters rely on Algorithmic hiring tools. I have never fit those params so I have find work by being super niche and networking.