18-Sep-2005

Juan Palacio in Navegapolis posts a link to the article GotDotNet User Sample: Integrating Project Server 2003 with Visual Studio 2005 Team System which provides useful advice on how to use Project with VSTS. The article shows how Project Server and VSTS are suitable for integration and guide architects and developers through the process of customizing components that link the project management and software development tools.

Laziness in programmers

jasm in chochurro writes about why programmers can be considered to be lazy. Programming is a creative and an intellectual activity. As with other such activities, the programmer can sometimes suffer from a type of mental block which can be seen by others as laziness or disinterest. jasm lists a number of reasons why he is sometimes blocked: they can be project related or due to personal circumstances. Many of these seem to be related to the need to maintain a train of thought for extended periods, and returning 'into the groove' after disruptions can take an significant period of time. Like all creative people, programmers may be doing their best work when they seem to be doing nothing and rarely are appreciated for the work they put in after hours.