Course code: BD-1
  • Years with company: 28
  • Years programming: 35
  • Primary programming language: C#
  • Other programming languages: asm86, C++, C
  • Unit test harnesses: VS
  • Something else: Nearing retirement!
  • Test practice now: Automated unit test using Moq & Fakes. Debug on instruments.
  • Target system: Windows OS
  • Dev tools: VS, Git
  • Build time: 31-60 seconds
  • Coding standard: Coding standards documented and required training
  • Function too long: When it performs more than one function. Is not maintainable.
  • Code reviews: >= 2 developers in MS Team. Follow coding standards. Review unit test effectiveness.
  • Code time: 45
  • Test time: 45
  • Debug time: 10
  • Favorite thing about dev: Immediate feedback when driving motors. Solving complex problems. Architecting & designing complex systems. Making a difference in the world.
  • Least favorite thing about dev: Difficulty in getting good specs & reqs.Management & schedules. Reteaching that software is not always that simple. Documentation. Proving that it's not always software - sometimes electrical issues/hardware.
  • Tdd knowledge: it's a 3 letter acroynm.
  • Why are you attending: Management signed me up.