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Can You Understand How Technology Works Without Understanding Code?
techdirt.com 1 week, 4 days agoThere's an interesting debate that's broken out in the tech world, kicked off by tech/coding superstar Jeff Atwood arguing that people shouldn't learn to code . He was mostly responding to an announcement by NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg that he wanted to learn how to code : Jeff found this to be a misuse of Bloomberg's skills: A noble gesture to garner the NYC tech community vote, for sure, but if the mayor of New York City actually needs to sling JavaScript code to do his job, something is deeply, horribly, te
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With Kerry Wood’s Exit Fresh, Jake Peavy Understands Recovery, Reinvention
suntimes.com 1 day, 21 hours agoAdmiration was at the forefront of a jostling crowd of emotions Jake Peavy dealt with as he watched Kerry Wood walk off a major-league pitcher’s mound for the final time last week. Wood’s ill-tempered right shoulder finally said ‘‘enough’’ after 14 seasons, 1,380 innings and way too many rehab starts, simulated games and towel drills, and he retired at 34. ‘‘I have tremendous respect for Kerry Wood and what he accomplished in his career, especially coming back from all those injuries,’’ Peavy said. ‘‘He rei
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