bernie @ stsci
News Page
Here are some links to articles that interest me and I hope other programmers. Use the News bookmarklet to add news items.
Javascript Constructors and Prototypes
If you didn’t already know, Javascript functions double as object constructors.
ECMA-262 -- JavaScript. The core.
This note is an overview and summary of the “ECMA-262-3 in detail” series. Every section contains references to the appropriate matching chapters so you can read them to get a deeper understanding.
Things in IT You Never Want To Hear I've Actually Heard
An ancient curse, usually attributed to the Chinese, says "May you live in interesting times." In my long career I've heard a lot of things that were memorable for being "interesting".
From STUPID to SOLID Code!
Last week I gave a talk about Object-Oriented Programming at Michelin, the company I am working for. I talked about writing better code, from STUPID to SOLID code! STUPID as well as SOLID are two acronyms, and have been covered quite a lot for a long time. However, these mnemonics are not always well-known, so it is worth spreading the word.
Love and hate for Java 8
Java 8 brings exciting developments, but as with any new technology, you can count on the good, the bad, and the headaches