WinRAR–Do the developers use their own product?
I’m starting a recurring topic here called “Do the developers use their own product?” because I keep seeing “features” of products that make me think that those who develop a product don’t use it. They can’t or they would fix this crap. Here’s a feature that’s been frustrating me for years.
The WinRAR progress bar is wrong. It’s status doesn’t make any sense if you have a multi-segment RAR file. It often only shows status of the first segment. Here’s an example of a file being reconstructed from 10 segments.
See how the progress bar says it should be finished? Well, it should show about 30% because it’s on the 5th out of 16 segments. Why has it been like this for years and many versions? Don’t the developers and product owners of this product use it themselves?
AgileDotNet Dallas 2012
Improving 
is hosting our third annual AgileDotNet conference in Dallas on Friday February 17th. It will be a day of presentations and discussion focused on agile software development on the Microsoft stack, ALM tools, and the leadership and cultural issues involved in agile IT.
As the website says, AgileDotNet Dallas will be hosted at the Addison Convention Center, which is right near the Addison Circle and the big blue sculpture art thing. There are topics for everyone, weather you’re new to agile concepts or an experienced developer. For you PMI types, there are 7 PDUs (personal development units) up for grabs to help maintain your certification. The price is only $50 per person, which helps cover the cost of the venue and the food. Lunch is served and there’s a panel discussion with experienced leaders in the industry answering your questions. Come check it out!
Blog Reboot
My blog has been dormant for too long….It’s time to get it started again. Here we go!
tmgirvin
