Do you work in Software Engineering, and have you seen messages or sentences like these before?
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the autistic urge to use parentheses in every sentence (because you're afraid people will misunderstand it (or interpret additional meaning into it (which has happened before (many times (with terrible consequences (and i'm not even talking about the trauma this caused))))))
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#autism
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the adhd urge to use parentheses in every sentence (you thought of something else that doesn't fit into the previous sentence structure you'd thought up)
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#adhd
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In the Elevator EMPLOYEE 1: Monday joke. EMPLOYEE 2: Haha. EMPLOYEE 1: Weekend? EMPLOYEE 2: Weekend. Weekend? EMPLOYEE 1: Weekend. EMPLOYEE 2: Slow...
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#communication
#social.
trurl is a command line tool for URL parsing and manipulation. - GitHub - curl/urler: trurl is a command line tool for URL parsing and manipulation.
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#communication.
In the first installment of our new column about the tech workforce, Jennifer Riggins asks if we really need all those standups and status updates. Is there a better way? #management #scrum #engineeringmanagement #ITmanagement
I stan a woman who can turn technical jargon into something easily understood by non-techies.
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Wanting to get into cyber? Remember that non-technical roles are just as valid as technical roles ๐ I shared this viewpoint on LinkedIn last week and got lambasted by m3n telling me I don't work in cyber because I "just work in sales"... Well I have some news, fellas...๐พ๐ถ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐บ๐ฆ ๐ (@amysw_sec)Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:13 GMT
Shannon Morse (@Snubs)Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:37 GMT
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a nice thing about writing with less jargon is that if what I'm saying doesn't make sense, it's easy for readers to call me on it if you use a lot of impenetrable jargon, people will often think the problem is with *them* instead of with your writing๐Julia Evans๐ (@b0rk)Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:50 GMT
I was today years old when I learned that `dind` is an acronym for "Docker-in-Docker". I had seen it *everywhere* but never knew what it meant. ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ A good reminder to write out the acronym FIRST to make sure everyone's on the same page.
Pauline P. Narvas ๐พ๐ช๐ผ๐ (@paulienuh)Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:49 GMT
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#docker
#communication.
Your weekly reminder that โQuick chat?โ is a great way to induce arrhythmia in millennials ๐
โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ธ๐๐พ๐ด๐๐๐ โ๏ธ๐โ๏ธ (@TactiFail)Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:56 GMT
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Whenever I got to share good news, Iโd always make sure to specify itโs good news EARLY in the message like this. Nothing worse than a person in power springing a surprise on someone they have more power over
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just got a calendar invite from my boss titled "quick chat - good thing" and I have never been more grateful/impressed with anyone in my life. a workplace revolutionary tbh
ken cosgrove, accounts (@mysteryspoons)Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:22 GMT
Danielle Leong (@tsunamino)Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:55 GMT
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just got a calendar invite from my boss titled "quick chat - good thing" and I have never been more grateful/impressed with anyone in my life. a workplace revolutionary tbh
ken cosgrove, accounts (@mysteryspoons)Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:22 GMT
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#communication.
I FUCKING HATE ENGLISH/AMERICAN CULTURE OF TELLING "FUCK YOU" TO SOMEBODY WITH "RESPECTFUL" TERMINOLOGY. TELL ME "FUCK YOU", YOU FUCKING FUCKS.`replaces: *` (@Ocramius)Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:15 GMT
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#communication.
to whoever needs to hear this:
โจ (@SpookyGothLoser)Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:54 GMT
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go programmers and the "you don't need to set this to zero or empty string because that's the default value" my dudes... sometimes I want to be explicit for /communication/ reasons. I write code for people, not compilersMiss Amy (@MissAmyTobey)Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:43 GMT
An interesting read - I'm not quite sure about everything, but there's some good stuff in here, and it's good to have a fresh perspective
Can I just Is it ok if I hope you donโt mind if Would it be ok to This might sound silly but It might just be me but Would you mind if Sorry would you You donโt need to excuse your contribution, the space you take up. Fill it, own it, you donโt need permission. @hcwomenleadersPost details
Watch your language: You give away your power by the language you use. I suppose, perhaps, maybe, I just want to say...that I donโt sound sure of myself. Whatever it is, say it, believe it, and others will believe in you too.@generationwomen (@genwomenglobal)Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:30 GMT
Kate Jarman (she/her) ๐ (@KateBurkeNHS)Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:38 GMT
Every work email I send: Hey! Sorry to bug you! Was just wondering (If itโs not too much trouble) Would it be possible to do thing you said youโd do? Totally fine if not! Prob my fault anyway Iโm an idiot :) Sorry to bother you! Sorry I exist! So sorry! Just let me know! EmilyEmily Murnane (@emily_murnane)Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:02 +0000
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#communication.
How We Built a Team with a High Net Promoter Score (23 mins read).
Sharing the "Secret Sauce" of why the Purple Pandas was a team that was highly effective, and had a high NPS, too.
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#capital-one
#job
#communication
#diversity-and-inclusion.
Some really interesting things about how to handle a timezone-distributed team, but also some interesting ideas about hybrid/remote teams and building up a better social and human time.
https://twitter.com/ScribblingOn/status/1445120779159490566
I loved seeing how one explained BGP as a road to a neighbourhood which just gets deleted - the neighbourhood is still there but you cannot get there. It is so simple and beautiful way to explain what is happening for people who aren't interested of "internet stuff".Em Em. ๐ป๐ฎ (@msjoku)Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:18 +0000
Making Your Gherkin Scenarios Written Using Human-Readable Language (4 mins read).
A lukewarm take about why you should use natural language, so someone not-as-technical can read it and still derive value.
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#software-testing
#cucumber
#communication.
There's a lot of extra context needed in async comms, including clear communication of trust, expectations, and deliverables. Here's an example from my talk on remote/async work to highlight the difference. It looks like a lot, but it pays back in saved time and stress quickly.Post details
Sufficient communication in remote/async environments often feels like over communication. But in the absence of being โseenโ, people perceive their requests disappearing into the ether, not knowing if theyโre being worked on. Communicating frequently helps ease those concerns.Stephanie Morillo (@radiomorillo)Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:45 +0000
Joe Nash (@jna_sh)Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:16 +0000
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https://twitter.com/bitandbang/status/1394307993496346625
Ableism in particular has saturated everything without remorse. So many ableist words are used as lazy shortcuts to convey ideas by so many folks, including those who are otherwise relatively โprogressiveโ.
Tierney Cyren (@bitandbang)Mon, 17 May 2021 15:08 +0000
Once you start trying to reform your own language to remove ableist, misogynistic, and other harmful language you start realizing how deeply rooted those words and phrases are in our communication.
Tierney Cyren (@bitandbang)Mon, 17 May 2021 15:05 +0000
People really don't know how disrespectful it is to speak in jargon. My doctor does it. My lawyer does it. I have to check them every time. To commit to your industry's vocabulary over the responsibility of communication is dangerous and arresting to your clients.Alex Wolf (@alexwolfco)Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:05 GMT
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#communication.
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#communication.
by Jamie Tanna
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#diversity-and-inclusion
#writing
#communication.
This is a super interesting thread from Justin Garrison about the importance of words, using Disney as an example. It's always amazing to see examples of how these seemingly small changes can make huge differences.
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#communication.
As with 'You Guys', this is another great view into why using inclusive phrases are incredibly important.
by Jamie Tanna
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#diversity-and-inclusion
#communication
#guys.
This is another post you really need to read, if you haven't already, as it makes you really think about the way you communicate.
I know a lot of people who use the term 'you guys' as a gender-neutral term, but after reading this article it really helps persuade you that the term is actually not as inclusive as you think.
For a couple of years now I've been making an effort to use gender-neutral ways to address groups, and I hope after reading this you will too.
by Jamie Tanna
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#diversity-and-inclusion
#communication
#guys.
Being able to write semi-readable written text with technical terminology is a huge skill, and makes such a difference compared to not being able to write it.
I've found that since blogging more, my written language has gotten a lot better, and significantly makes my job easier.
I've worked with a number of brilliant engineers who can't explain themselves as well in written forms, which means commit messages and core pieces of documentation are difficult to understand.
Remember that you're never going to be the only person reading something, so make your content well thought out, re-read it and ask someone else to read through it to check it's OK.
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#communication.
Context is key: thinking about your audience (5 mins read).
How to have inclusive conversations by providing the right context for those who may not have the same level of understanding.
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#thoughts
#communication
#capital-one
#context.
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