(Saving...) Hasty impressions: Continuous testing using AutoTest.NET | Blair Conrad. Rinat Abdullin recently posted about Mighty Moose and AutoTest.NET, two projects for continuous testing in the .NET/Mono space. My interest was immediately piqued, as I’m a huge fan of continuous testing. I’ve been using py.test to run my Python unit tests for years now, almost solely because it offers this feature. I’m taking a look at AutoTest.Net first. Mostly because it’s free. If I’m going to use something at home, it won’t be for-pay, and the Day Job has been notoriously slow at shelling out for developer tools. Update: there was a bug that had been fixed on trunk, but not in the installer that I used. Setting up AutoTest.NET Then I cracked open the configuration file (at c:\Program Files\AutoTest.Net\AutoTest.config).
BuildExecutable, andNUnitTestRunner That’s it. Running the WinForms monitor I opened a command prompt to the root of a small project and ran the WinForms monitor, telling it to look for changes in the current directory. I mean, it makes sense. Mucking with the source. Machinarium [Aventura Grafica - Full] Flattr - Social micropayments. Einstein’s Secret to Amazing Problem Solving (and 10 Specific Ways You Can Use It) Einstein is quoted as having said that if he had one hour to save the world he would spend fifty-five minutes defining the problem and only five minutes finding the solution. This quote does illustrate an important point: before jumping right into solving a problem, we should step back and invest time and effort to improve our understanding of it. Here are 10 strategies you can use to see problems from many different perspectives and master what is the most important step in problem solving: clearly defining the problem in the first place!
The Problem Is To Know What the Problem Is The definition of the problem will be the focal point of all your problem-solving efforts. As such, it makes sense to devote as much attention and dedication to problem definition as possible. What usually happens is that as soon as we have a problem to work on we’re so eager to get to solutions that we neglect spending any time refining it. Problem Definition Tools and Strategies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Essential Guide to Effective Decision Making. Decisions shape our lives. “Should I change careers?” “Where should I live?” “How should I invest my savings?” Making decisions is a fundamental life skill, and we can all learn to become much better at it. In this post, I present a simple, systematic approach you can use to make smarter choices starting today.
The PrOACT Approach to Decision Making The PrOACT approach (outlined in the book Smart Choices) is by far the best model for decision making that I have seen. ‘PrOACT’ is a mnemonic that stands for five key elements in the model: Problem statementObjectivesAlternativesConsequencesTradeoffs The method consists of examining each of these core elements separately, using them to clarify and organize your thoughts as you go. 1.
Behind every decision you make there’s a problem you’re trying to solve. In spite of its importance, many of us just skip this step altogether: it’s too easy to state problems as they come to our minds. Want an example? 2. 3. Indeed, it’s much easier (and fun!) How to Make Great Decisions in Life: Top 5 Practical Insights. Making great decisions can be tricky: there are many hidden traps and potential roadblocks you need to be aware of. Here are 5 practical, actionable insights to help you make the best possible decisions to improve your life. 1. Value is in the eye of the beholder How much is a gallon of water worth?
Well, if you’re reading this, you can probably get a gallon of water for pennies from your kitchen tap. Yet, if you were dying of thirst in a desert, you’d happily pay a hundred bucks for it, right? Many people believe value is intrinsic to an object. Decision making is a very personal business — it’s about assessing what’s valuable to you. How to Apply This Insight Always decide on your own. 2. As we’ve seen in insight #1 above, no decision outcomes are intrinsically ‘good’ or ‘bad’ — the outcome depends on who you ask, and there are never absolute answers. Salesman: Hey, want to buy an elephant for $800? Be clear about your goals before deciding. 3. Generate many alternatives. 4. 5.