grstearns

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   by grstearns 8y ago

   Exponential back-off is one of my favorite simple algorithms. Just remember to set a sane upper limit, you don't need them to wait hours between tries. I will sometimes use a "pseudo exponential" like 1,3,5,10,25,50,100 and h
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   by grstearns 8y ago

   Documentation priority is inverse of volatility: 1) Why (requirements, decision points) 2) What (use cases, interactions, external APIs) 3) How (internal APIs) 4) Who (SMEs, owners, servers) And don't waste people's time; don&#x27
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   List of worker deaths in United States labor disputes(en.wikipedia.org)

   2 points by grstearns 8y ago|0 comments
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   Standards to the Rescue. One NASA Look and Feel(duckduckgo.com)

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   by grstearns 15y ago

   The only thing I miss from the 95-XP days is Space Cadet Pinball. Oh well, new iPad next week and Pinball HD will totally make up for it
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   by grstearns 15y ago

   Some current research suggests that ADHD (including the non-hyperactive form) has a lot to do with working memory capacity. Variations on short-term memory games like Simon appear to improve symptoms when used in a regulated way. There is a