Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Founder Code

What is "founder code"? An excerpt:
 I heard a fun story last week from Andy about something he calls "founder code". This is code that's in your codebase that was written by a cofounder of the project. The purpose of founder code is to demonstrate the intended outcome of design choices. It goes beyond a requirements or design document because it's exactly specific about how the software is supposed to work.
Read more in OneBigFluke.

Smarter programming of stoplights could improve efficiency of urban traffic

It was only a matter of time. Read more in Phys.

Dream Team: Shyp partners with Goodwill

Best announcement all day for those who live in SF (or NYC or Miami):
We’d like to introduce you to your spring cleaning dream team, Shyp + Goodwill. Starting today and throughout the month of April, we’ve teamed up with SF Goodwill to make it easier than ever (and free!) to donate those old clothes and reclaim your closet space dignity.
Read more at the Shyp blog.

Changing the game for dogs: Cramer announces ‘Pawculus Rift’


Can't even handle the cuteness.

Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Cumberbitches fan name sets back feminism'

Read more in the Independent.

Want to help prevent online bullying? Speak up on Facebook.

The more you take a stand and speak up online, the more you can push positive support for those who need it most. Anyone who watched the Monica Lewinsky TED Talk should also check this out.

Read more in TED ideas.

Thanks, +Cassandra Coravos and +Ginny Fahs 

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .