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Not the NSA, but I know of at least one time the FBI did: https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/01/chinese-malware-rem...


I was ready for complaints about large collections of Java monoliths, now being called "megaliths". But this is cool, too.


Spider Strategies | Senior Java/Web Developer | REMOTE (USA) | Full-time, 4-day work week (8-hour days) | https://www.spiderstrategies.com/overview

Spider Strategies is seeking passionate full stack engineers to join our rapidly growing team. We’re the creators of Spider Impact, the leading Balanced Scorecard software in the market. As we expand into the broader business intelligence market and AI, we're looking for talented individuals to help take our company to the next level.

We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer a 4-day work week with 8-hour days and flexible hours. This allows our developers to enjoy fulfilling, low-stress lives, and manage any social or family obligations they may have outside of work. When on the clock, they can focus on tackling interesting problems with clear minds. Our team loves working here, as demonstrated by an average tenure of more than 8 years on the software development team.

Requirements: Java and/or Kotlin (7+ years), JavaScript (7+ years), unit testing, SQL, DOM manipulation (VanillaJS, jQuery, D3, or similar)

Our Tech Stack: Our application uses Java and Kotlin to connect a relational database backend to a modern web frontend. We're looking for a full stack developer who can code a complete feature spanning the entire application stack. Don't worry if CSS isn't your strong suit - we have some CSS experts in-house who've got you covered.

Code Quality and Developer Productivity: With 20 years of experience developing our flagship software, we understand the importance of writing code that stands the test of time. We place a big emphasis on code quality, developer productivity, and test-driven development. This includes writing simple software that is easy to understand and maintain. By focusing on simplicity, we ensure that our codebase is more reliable, easier to debug, and can be efficiently extended and adapted as our business grows. You'll be expected to be familiar with industry best practices and to participate in code reviews to maintain our high standards of code quality.

To support your productivity, we provide top-of-the-line equipment, minimize unnecessary meetings and ceremonies, and allow you to work without interruption from the comfort of your home.

You can find more details and apply for the job at https://www.spiderstrategies.com/careers/remote-senior-java-...


Spider Strategies | Senior Java/Web Developer | REMOTE (USA) | Full-time, 4-day work week (8-hour days) | https://www.spiderstrategies.com/overview

Spider Strategies is seeking passionate full stack engineers to join our rapidly growing team. We’re the creators of Spider Impact, the leading Balanced Scorecard software in the market. As we expand into the broader business intelligence market and AI, we're looking for talented individuals to help take our company to the next level.

We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer a 4-day work week with 8-hour days. This encourages our developers to enjoy full lives outside of work, and allows them to tackle challenging problems with clear heads when they’re on the clock.

Requirements: Java and/or Kotlin (7+ years), JavaScript (7+ years), unit testing, SQL, DOM manipulation (VanillaJS, jQuery, D3, or similar)

Our Tech Stack: Our application uses Java and Kotlin to connect a relational database backend to a modern web frontend. We're looking for a full stack developer who can code a complete feature spanning the entire application stack. Don't worry if CSS isn't your strong suit - we have some CSS experts in-house who've got you covered.

Code Quality and Developer Productivity: With 20 years of experience developing our flagship software, we understand the importance of writing code that stands the test of time. We place a big emphasis on code quality, developer productivity, and test-driven development. This includes writing simple software that is easy to understand and maintain. By focusing on simplicity, we ensure that our codebase is more reliable, easier to debug, and can be efficiently extended and adapted as our business grows. You'll be expected to be familiar with industry best practices and participate in code reviews to maintain our high standards of code quality.

To help you stay productive, we provide top-of-the-line equipment, minimize unnecessary meetings and ceremonies, and allow you to work without interruption from the comfort of your home.

You can find more details and apply for the job at https://www.spiderstrategies.com/careers/remote-senior-java-...


Spider Strategies | Senior Java/Web Developer | REMOTE (USA) | Full-time, 4-day work week (8-hour days) | https://www.spiderstrategies.com/overview

Spider Strategies is seeking passionate full stack engineers to join our rapidly growing team. We’re the creators of Spider Impact, the leading Balanced Scorecard software in the market. As we expand into the broader business intelligence market and AI, we're looking for talented individuals to help take our company to the next level.

We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer a 4-day work week with 8-hour days. This encourages our developers to enjoy full lives outside of work, and allows them to tackle challenging problems with clear heads when they’re on the clock.

Requirements: Java and/or Kotlin (3+ years), JavaScript (3+ years), Test-driven development, SQL, HTML

Our Tech Stack: Our application uses Java and Kotlin to connect a relational database backend to a modern web frontend. We're looking for a full stack developer who can code a complete feature spanning the entire application stack. Don't worry if CSS isn't your strong suit - we have some CSS experts in-house who've got you covered.

Code Quality and Developer Productivity: With 20 years of experience developing our flagship software, we understand the importance of writing code that stands the test of time. We place a big emphasis on code quality, developer productivity, and test-driven development. This includes writing simple software that is easy to understand and maintain. By focusing on simplicity, we ensure that our codebase is more reliable, easier to debug, and can be efficiently extended and adapted as our business grows. You'll be expected to be familiar with industry best practices and participate in code reviews to maintain our high standards of code quality.

To help you stay productive, we provide top-of-the-line equipment, minimize unnecessary meetings and ceremonies, and allow you to work without interruption from the comfort of your home.

You can find more details and apply for the job at https://www.spiderstrategies.com/careers/remote-senior-java-...


Joel Spolsky’s classic on why you shouldn’t rewrite software pops up in my memory on a regular basis: https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2000/04/06/things-you-should-...

I make frequent use of the “rule of 3”. Jeff Atwood had a good post about it: https://blog.codinghorror.com/rule-of-three/

And whenever I think of my old job, I always remember Erik Dietrich’s classic on the Expert Beginner https://daedtech.com/how-developers-stop-learning-rise-of-th...


As someone who is both a “bad writer” and a “petty critic”, I think this is pretty solid advice.


> I personally think, in practice technology like this will only delay getting to net zero, because the existence of this will disincentivize investments in electrification. I recall Sun Tzu's claim that a force completely surrounded will fight fiercely, but if you give a way out, it will look to escape or retreat.

I think you’re misapplying Sun Tzu’s lesson. An attempt to completely and immediately replace the fossil fuel industry will be met with fierce resistance, and thus be more likely to fail. Whereas a more gradual approach (like carbon neutral-ish green hydrogen) gives much of the industry around fossil fuels an opportunity to survive longer, and perhaps gives you a better chance of success.

Is this actually true? Maybe, maybe not. But that would seem to be the implication of Sun Tzu’s strategy.


It’s benefiting the residents who use the improved public transit.


The externality applies to residents who do not take public transit too. The two decisions should not be coupled.

If you want to do a Pigovian tax, do a Pigovian tax properly. If you want to do congestion pricing, make it budget neutral to users. If you want transfer payments, do that and call it that.


I love scifi art from this era. La Vie Électrique (1890) had some killer illustrations. I highlighted some of my favorites here:

https://sundry.jerryorr.com/2023/10/28/la-vie-electrique


these are pretty cool! thanks!


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