ACCU :: Overload

Quality Matters Christmas Intermezzo
Description : Sometimes it's good to reflect. Matthew Wilson considers what he's learnt so far. by Matthew Wilson
Category: [ Overload Journal #100 - December 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]

Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Description : Making a good decision is vital. Ric Parkin looks at what information we use. by Ric Parkin
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Journal Editorial ]

You're Going To Have To Think!
Description : Numerical computing has many pitfalls. Richard Harris starts looking for a silver bullet. by Richard Harris
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]

What motivates software developers: a workshop report
Description : Keeping your team happy should be more than guesswork. Helen Sharp went and asked you. by Helen Sharp
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Project Management ]

To DLL or Not To DLL
Description : Shared libraries provide both benefits and problems. Sergey Ignatchenko introduces a rabbit's-eye view. by Sergey Ignatchenko
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]

Making String ReTRIEval Fast
Description : Sometimes you really do have to optimize your code. Björn Fahller looks at a string lookup data structure. by Björn Fahller
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Programming Topics ]

Quality Matters #6: Exceptions for Practically-Unrecoverable Conditions
Description : Being robust is harder than you think. Matthew Wilson analyses a classic program. by Matthew Wilson
Category: [ Overload Journal #99 - October 2010 | Programming Topics ]

A Little Learning Is A Dangerous Thing
Description : An opportunity for nostalgia triggers some musings on the value of education. Ric Parkin goes back to school. by Ric Parkin
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Journal Editorial ]

"I'm a Business Analyst - Get Me Out Of Here"
Description : Some classic roles are omitted by Agile methodologies. Allan Kelly considers how a Business Analyst fits in. by Allan Kelly
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Project Management ]

The Model Student: The ACCU 2010 Crypto Challenge
Description : Electronic computers advanced cryptography enormously. Richard Harris sets a challenge, and finds a solution. by Richard Harris
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Programming Topics ]

Renovating a Legacy C++ Project
Description : Over time projects tend to become hard to maintain. Alan Griffiths describes how one was improved. by Alan Griffiths
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Project Management | Design of applications and programs ]

Single-Threading: Back to the Future? (Part 2)
Description : Multithreading can cause notoriously difficult bugs. Sergey Ignatchenko finds mitigating strategies for programs on servers. by Sergey Ignatchenko
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Design of applications and programs ]

Debugging Run Time Memory Problems
Description : The C++ Standard is often silent on what happens when things go wrong. Matthew Jones looks under the bonnet to take control. by Matthew Jones
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Programming Topics ]

Quality Matters: The Worst Form of 'Error' Handling Except For All The Others
Description : Dealing with errors is a vital part of good programming. Matthew Wilson specifies a taxonomy. by Matthew Wilson
Category: [ Overload Journal #98 - August 2010 | Design of applications and programs ]

The Art of the Possible
Description : In polite company you should never talk about religion or politics. Ric Parkin makes an exception. by Ric Parkin
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Journal Editorial ]

Scalable Graph Coverage
Description : Optimising data processing is often about compromise. Andy Balaam finds the right balance. by Andy Balaam
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]

Socially Responsible Recruitment
Description : Finding talented people is hard. Ian Bruntlett highlights an under-appreciated source. by Ian Bruntlett
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Project Management ]

Single-Threading: Back to the Future?
Description : Dealing with multi-threading is notoriously hard. Sergey Ignatchenko learns lessons from the past. by Sergey Ignatchenko
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]

The Model Student: A Game of Six Integers (Part 3)
Description : We now have the tools to analyse the Countdown Numbers Game. Richard Harris is ready to play. by Richard Harris
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Design of applications and programs ]

The Functional Student: A Game of Six Integers
Description : The Countdown numbers game is a popular challenge. Richard Polton tries a new language to solve it. by Richard Polton
Category: [ Overload Journal #97 - June 2010 | Programming Topics | Design of applications and programs ]