Ariette Fux

Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:27:48 +0000

I found this article about Steve Jobs in the New York Times.

Mocks aren’t Stubs – by Martin Fowler

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:56:46 +0000

This is an interesting article about the use of mock objects. Martin Fowler has written the article in 2007. I think it still holds true.

Christmas on January 19th?

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:26:56 +0000

There are more and more ‘rumors’ that Apple will introduce a new product on 1/19. See the article on ‘Der Tagesanzeiger’.

The power of graphics

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:56:27 +0000

Great representation on the job loss in the US. This is an excellent example when graphics say more than words!

“The Geography of Jobs”

Swiss winter ad – We do whatever it takes to make your holiday perfect

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:52:24 +0000

We are getting ready for our holiday in Switzerland. Check out this hilarious ad!

(Via http://www.myswitzerland.com)

PragPub

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:37:14 +0000

I find the PragPub magazines from the guys at ‘The Pragmatic Bookshelf’ interesting. Each month they bring out a magazine with new developments. The magazine comes in PDF, for Kindle and in epub (good for Stanza on iPhone).

Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:07:42 +0000

A classical essay from Peter Novig “Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years”.

The Duct Tape Programmer

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:45:28 +0000

Another insightful post from Joel Spolsky: The Duct Tape Programmer.

The New Monte Rosa Hut – Modern Architecture in the Swiss Alps

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:54:14 +0000

(via http://www.neuemonterosahuette.ch)

The New Monte Rosa Hut is opening its doors this weekend. The hut was build as a joint project between the ETH Zuerich, SAC, the ‘Hochschule Luzern – Technik & Architektur’ and EMPA. It’s a fascinating project in many ways: architecture, energy efficiency (90% of the energy is produced by the hut itself) and construction challenges (the hut is situated between three glaciers with no gondola to the hut).

Take a look at the pictures about the construction.

More information:

Sporcle – Mentally Stimulating Diversions

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:12:58 +0000

If you like quizzes try out sporcle – they have tons of games to play.