Thinking Beyond Coding: Supplemental

by Erik Peterson

Begun as a series of blog posts, each of these articles were re-thought and re-written to create this e-book. It’s supplements Thinking Beyond Coding, so you can read it before, after, or alongside the other book. Both help you learn about the software developer’s life.

Along the way you’ll find answers to some perplexing questions:

Can anyone code, or is the idea just hype? Why is it that, with all the computers in doctors’ offices, physicians still can’t share patient data? How might becoming “more efficient” make things worse? Why do software measurements (metrics) pose a danger to companies? Why are some Fridays our most productive days?

These answers, and more, are inside.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2015

About the author

I'm a tech enthusiast who's learned the hard way about tech over-use. Today I advocate for using tech in moderation: enjoying the good things tech does without giving it control of our time, focus, and finances.

Prior to becoming a part-time writer (and most-time dad keeping up with our two young boys) I worked as a software developer for 11 years. Before that I studied Computer Science at Texas A&M University.

I live in Wylie, TX with my wife, Valerie, and our two boys. I'm a member of the Campbell Road church of Christ, where I'm honored to serve as a deacon.

If you'd like to learn more about me or my books, please visit http://www.findingaplacebooks.com.