A unified theory of software

A unified theory of software evolution. Meir Lehman has been studying the life cycles of computer programs since he was a researcher at IBM 30 years ago. One of these days he’s going to get it all figured out. [Salon.com]

Boxes and Arrows: Taking the

Boxes and Arrows: Taking the “you” out of user: My experience using personas. Thoughtful piece about using personas to ensure that the end-user of the system is accurately designed, rather than some cheerleader or devils advocate of any particular piece of...

Boxes and Arrows: ASIST IA

Boxes and Arrows: ASIST IA summit. Great collection of summaries of sessions and links to presntations, poster sessions, etc.

The Gentry, Misjudged as Neighbors.

The Gentry, Misjudged as Neighbors.This seems relatively obvious: gentrification doesn’t drive out poorer residents as a) the area is getting nicer and b) the longer they stay, the more the supply/demand differential rises and therefore the more they get when...