Category Archives: General Programming
Why I still use a separate editor
There is a lot that modern IDEs do well, but uncluttered writing space isn’t one of them. Once you add the various views of your project, the debug window, the source control window and various other important panes you’re left … Continue reading
Moving to a multi-VHD Windows installation to separate work and personal data
I had been thinking about setting myself up with a way to work from home in a disconnected fashion. Most of the places I’ve worked at in the past required me to remote into the work desktop, which is a … Continue reading
Another good reason to keep source file sizes small
Merging a file between SCM branches that is several thousand lines in size and has significant changes in both branches is a good way to have an unpleasant day, even if the SCM that’s being used has good support for … Continue reading
In case you need to generate a file with the date in the filename in Windows
I just had the pleasure to do exactly that in a batch file. This link to MS support shows a nice way of taking the date apart and make it part of the filename. However in order to get it … Continue reading
A couple of noteworthy links
It’s bit of a link roundup from the past couple of months. Most of you probably saw these already as I’d think you’re probably reading the same blogs. C++ links VS2010 SP1 Beta: What’s in it for C++ developers. While … Continue reading
Looks like another book for the reading list…
As I enjoy Rands’ writing, I think his new book Rands In Repose: Being Geek just made it onto my reading list. As soon as I get through the other three books I still have in my ‘must read urgently’ … Continue reading