The tech crew enjoys some breakfast before the morning keynote.

Notes from TheServerSide Java Symposium March 2009

Jon’s a fine fellow, but his talked (to me) seemed mostly to be stating the obvious.  I’ll just provide his “Rules to Code By:”

• It’s the Business, Stupid
  Not all shiny new toys should be fondled
• A fool with a tool is still a fool
• Don’t mistake activity for progress
  Hard to get work done when you are always in meetings
• Your team should hit a stride
  Development should feel cyclical and rhythmic
• Be impatient
  Don’t tolerate waiting (for long)
• Be lazy
  Don’t do tedious, mediocre chores over and over
• Have fun — or take a break