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» Equality Testing with Hardcoded Strings

Published by
engfer
October 6, 2009 in Java. 0 Comments

If you are going to use a String equality comparison that involves a hardcoded string, you might as well save yourself from some NullPointerExceptions and the extra null pointer check, put the hardcoded string as the method call-e instead of the parameter.

Instead of:

if ( foo.equals( "some static string" ) ){...}

or...

if ( foo != null && foo.equals( "some static string" ) ){...}

use:

» Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word’s ‘Track Changes’

Published by
engfer
March 16, 2009 in Other. 7 Comments

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Is anyone tired of repeatedly clicking on the annoying Track Changes buttons in Microsoft Word? I know I was, so I created some keyboard shortcuts to help save some of my time and sanity.

» Tips On Interviewing – For Both Sides of the Table

Published by
engfer
July 14, 2008 in Jobs. 1 Comment

Interviewing...

After years of sitting on either side of that ever-dreaded interview table (and giving an interview to a horrible candidate today), I figured it was about time to enumerate some things that I have found useful.

:twisted: Interview-er: (The Bad Guy)

  • Prepare your questions beforehand. Don’t look like an idiot.
  • Have a set schedule and constrained time-frame.  Don’t waste your time nor the interviewee’s.
  • Create a personal atmosphere to bring out the “true” interviewee
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