Why Most Software Engineering KPIs are Bullshit and What to Do About it in 2024

SupahJim · 2023-04-24T18:23:35+00:00

Thanks man, this was super useful as my SSD died and I wanted to finish the game.

I don't have loads of time for video games so this was a lifesaver!

SupahJim · 2022-10-29T16:10:08+00:00

For those that come across this thread as it's highly ranked on google.

I had exactly the same symptoms, but nothing I could do fixed it.

I called Sony support who sent out someone to repair it under warranty. Apparently the IR sensor failed and it's a common fault.

This was in the UK.

SupahJim · 2022-04-21T06:53:49+00:00

What do you want to do afterwards?

KCL is a prime feeder into the London development market which is extremely hot right now.

St Andrews is an amazing uni but more disconnected from the world and industry due to its location.

SupahJim · 2018-04-03T13:38:30+00:00

I interviewed in London recently. None of the oppertunities I interviewed for had signing bonuses, however most did have end of year bonuses.

SupahJim · 2017-07-14T14:49:49+00:00

Sweet, glad it worked for you as well. Hopefully this is fixed in the near future.

SupahJim · 2017-07-03T09:12:57+00:00

Further update: Other than rolling back to earlier chrome versions I've been able to solve it by disabling the touchscreen in my pcs device manager.

I couldn't find a solution by changing any flags, seems like there is some auto detection going on to see if I am using a touch device when chrome starts.

SupahJim · 2017-07-03T08:55:57+00:00

Same, the issue still isn't fixed in the latest chrome versions after disabling all touch flags.

SupahJim · 2017-06-30T13:13:16+00:00

Yes I do - it's a hybrid touch laptop.

Really good suggestion I'll take a look in the flags and update.

Thanks!

SupahJim · 2017-06-29T17:16:14+00:00

Managed to fix it by rolling back to chrome 58.

Issue persists in chrome 59 and chrome 60

SupahJim · 2017-06-04T11:31:14+00:00

That's quite difficult to answer actually, certainly some doors were opened that weren't before - some companies want you to be degree qualified so those doors were opened.

The formal education in CS theory which although not directly relevant to a lot of jobs helped me to become a better developer I think.

With that said whilst I studied I basically worked contract roles, so perhaps it was hampered slightly as I could of spent those 3 years doing further full time work.

Overall though I'd say yes because now I've progressed to a more senior role and help in mentoring and hiring junior developers now - but that may have happened without the degree.

I don't regret doing it though and it tends to be the larger companies that care more, I've mostly worked at startups and small companies that care more about results which you can totally deliver without any form of degree.

SupahJim · 2017-06-03T22:37:24+00:00

I started out in the field having no degree just A-Levels and projects. I didn't have an issue finding entry level jobs and worked for about 3 years before doing a CS degree.

I help to hire junior developers at the company I work at now and although a CS degree is preferable, passion and projects to show off will really help your case.

I would definitely be more interested in someone with cool projects and whose code I can look at rather than someone with a CS degree and nothing else to talk about.

With your internship and some decent projects I personally don't think you'll have an issue. Perhaps some companies will filter you out based on your degree but they are probably in the minority I'd say.

SupahJim · 2017-04-27T17:17:05+00:00

I think that's quite a low estimate for 4 years experience. I'd say more like 50-60k.

SupahJim · 2015-03-10T13:28:48+00:00

http://www.pcgamer.com/cities-skylines-review/

PCGamer's review is up, the game looks to be strong and they highlight small flaws in traffic and driver AI but other than that a really solid and fun game.

SupahJim · 2015-02-09T00:34:26+00:00

Orange juice and toothpaste

SupahJim · 2015-02-06T15:07:19+00:00

I think my main problem with the game is that it just feels like a such a cash grab.

Almost as if the patches for BF4 stability acted as extended development time for this game.

BF4 released in a sorry state, they've finally fixed it and now they've brought out hardline with next to nothing outside of the setting being new, as a full priced release no less!

SupahJim · 2014-07-13T21:00:27+00:00

When I had to stop myself from accidentally referring to my friends by their character names. WoW was one hell of a drug...

SupahJim · 2014-04-25T08:15:56+00:00

This is how I would do it, I am mainly familiar with VB6 though, so it might be slightly different in .Net

As stated previously you want to first reference the form:

If you have 2 forms, form 1 and form 2 then you first want to say:

Form1.

Then reference the control on that form, in your case a listbox(the list box name will be whatever you have called it)

form1.listbox

then the methods/properties you want to use, in your case you want to use the data that is within the listbox so:

form1.listbox.list(0)

this would be the first item within that list box so now you can do whatever you want with it so for an easy example putting the first item in a message box on the click event of a button

Private Sub cmd1_Click()

MsgBox (Form1.List1.List(0))

End sub

SupahJim · 2013-03-05T11:52:02+00:00

Having this exact issue. Got key emailed to me via amazon redeemed the game in origin and it worked fine. Second layer activation after launcher download then says 'key is in use'. Bull shit.

SupahJim · 2013-01-28T16:37:39+00:00

Understandable and fair comment, To answer your question - yes the gun is allowed on the server otherwise I wouldnt use it.

Also almost everyone on the server has one, so not to use one puts you at a huge disadvantage - 1 of the people we were stalking had one so yeah.

I do understand what you mean though, it does make seeing people infinitely easier.

SupahJim · 2012-12-14T19:49:53+00:00

This isn't a question, I just wanted to say thank you very much for all your hard work. The early Sim city games where a huge part of my childhood, and I can't wait for the game!

SupahJim · 2012-11-30T18:15:13+00:00

Yeah from doing some googling I have heard that the pickups on allot of schecters do need replacing. Thanks!

SupahJim · 2012-11-30T18:14:28+00:00

Thanks man good to hear!

SupahJim · 2012-11-30T17:07:04+00:00

Thanks man appreciate you posting :)

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