Too Old To Write Software? Or Just the 'Wrong Era'?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published June 29, 2009
Rightly or wrongly, age is considered when hiring developers, yet a more important indicator is what micro-era in software history a programmer belongs to.

Is a College Degree Needed to be a Great Software Developer?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published June 15, 2009
The question is complicated by today's tough job market, in which non-degreed applicants don't even land an interview.

Finding The Coding Zone: Your Perfect Trifecta?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published May 17, 2009
What perfect list of conditions enables you to write your best possible software code?

Where's Your Coding Happy Place?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published April 20, 2009
Developing software code is an activity best done in an optimal environment. Then again, is it more a question of external location, or internal mood?

When Developers Drink On The Job
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published April 7, 2009
When a developer drinks or does drugs on the job, there’s a right way and a wrong way to deal with it.

Are Quirky Developers Brilliant or Dangerous?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published March 16, 2009
A story of a highly talented but egocentric developer, the type we all know and dislike. Can we stop enabling these people?

My Three Worst Experiences in Software Development
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published December 10, 2008
Over the course of twenty years as a developer, the low points were pretty low indeed. What’s your worst experience as a developer?

Are Cocky Developers Worth It?
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published September 16, 2008
Sure, he can code circles around the other developers, but that attitude…

Hard-Core Hardware: Green Is the New Black
By Drew Robb | Smart IT Article Published July 28, 2008
There's no denying green computing is a hot topic among IT vendors. As the IT messaging chorus grows louder, however, the soundtrack rings hollow and smacks of political correctness. Is green gear really about saving the planet afterall?

Dealing with An IT Bully
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published April 14, 2008
They’re difficult, nasty and aggressive. But there are tactics that help tame these tech-world bad geeks -- sometimes.

When an IT Staffer Gets Thrown Under the Bus
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published March 25, 2008
Who’s responsible when your company’s bug-infested software causes massive customer complaints?

Ten Pet Peeves About Workplace Emails
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published March 24, 2008
By using common sense, basic courtesy and just slowing down before pressing 'send', you will avoid 'peeving' off your co-workers.

24 Hours in the Life of IT Professionals
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published March 17, 2008
5:30 AM: Dragged to consciousness by alarm clock. Pulled out of wonderful dream where Vista desktop upgrade went without a hitch. 3:30 PM: VP of Sales stops in office to show off new iPhone. Wants IT to support it.

Dealing with Idiot Vendors
By Eric Spiegel | Smart IT Article Published February 15, 2008
When that software vendor comes calling, don’t seal the deal until you get everything you want – in writing.