msurel

While I find this somewhat fascinating, I think this kind of analysis would be similar to trying to figure out how to make great food by examining the molecular contents of the final product.

It was hard for me to get past the 'two week' problem being the opening argument for this. It has never taken me 2 weeks to get any machine configured and ready to go. I agree with cmwalsh in that this drastically weakens the overall message. The only reason I continued past the 2nd paragraph is because this was linked from HN. My initial response would normally be "Who really takes 2 weeks to configure a machine??" and then move on to something else worth reading.

It looks like somebody has taken yet another stab at re-writing 'The Pragmatic Programmer' :-)

i don't think you've really leveled up until you get past using phrases like 'Level Up'. You're not a 14th level Ranger with a potion of strength and +4 leather armor. You're supposed to be an engineer ( or software developer or pick your favorite name ) helping real people solve real problems.

Funny. I was thinking that they could have done these people a favor and defined it for them. That would have helped after writing 2 pages about how confused everybody is :-)

A better question is how doesn't having a baby change your life.

As others here have said, it changes everything. Some of the changes are good, some are annoying and honestly some of them just plain suck. But you deal with it because that eating, pooping, crying, sleeping (sleep is optional) machine becomes the single most important thing in your life.

There's no way you folks got the joke if my reply got voted down that quickly. You guys obviously need to watch blazing saddles again. :-)

ditto

Python. I'm sure people will fill in the scripting language of your choice, but knowing at least one is a real time saver. I have lost count of the hours and hours and hours of drudgery I have saved because of being able to fire up a script in short order.Life is good when you can make a 2 hour task take several minutes :-) Especially if that task is something you have to do on a consistent basis

For life in general, exercise has been good. I'm in crappy shape now, but getting back on the wagon. Being in some semblance of shape does wonders for your health and well being. And strength training in particular makes you less of a victim in many life circumstances, like having your snack stuck in the vending machine or moving furniture. The downside, obviously, is that you get asked by people to tip vending machines and move couches...