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Author: Chapley Watson

Husband, Father, Software Developer, Attempted Writer, and many other things depending on the day.
Advice/Writing

How to become the best developer possible

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

I’ve seen this question too many times on Quora.com. It is admirable to strive to be the absolute best that you can be. However, you have to be “goo...

Crazy

New Hampshire parent arrested at school board meeting

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

A Gilford parent was arrested Monday;  the charge—Disorderly Conduct.  This did not happen in a public venue involving alcohol or a political celebrity headline...

Advice

What makes Developers happy?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

Managers that do not micromanage Meetings that are relevant to us and not a waste of time Challenging projects Performance graded by efficiency versus line coun...

Advice

What should a soon-to-be father expect in the first few weeks?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

Guess what?  You’re now a father!  No matter how many hollywood flicks you’ve seen where the Dad is screaming “Push Push!”, it is all BS...

Misc

Pro tip for the day on typing

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

I see many individuals typing on the keyboard like they’re poking something to see if it is dead.  If you happen to be one of these individuals then have ...

Misc/Rants

Unpopular Opinions

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

We live in an age where “unpopular opinions” can come back to haunt you years later.  Words, in the professional world, seem to be more detrimental ...

Misc

Just Bacon

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

’nuff said…

Misc

The Brunson Theater

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

A friend of mine’s band has just released a new album titled “We land soon”.  The genre of music is difficult to pin down, but the sounds are ...

Misc

Ready to have your face leak?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

This is a Thai insurance commercial.  It is a horrible commercial!  It makes your face contort in funny ways and punches you right in the feels. Watch at your o...

Misc

TED talk with Ernesto Sirolli

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Chapley Watson / 0 Comment

This truly is one of the more thought provoking TED talks I’ve watched.  Ernesto Sirolli is an Italian foreign aid worker that shines a light on the commo...

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