Phazael
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IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.
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agripa
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ShakyJake
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Got feedback on a pull request of mine today where the reviewing developers lost their minds because I decided to refactor some code they had written originally. But I'm sorry, my feeling is that this is agile software development, and some rework inevitably occurs. But it wasn't like I rewrote a ton of code. I merely separated stuff out into logical components and services rather than blobbing everything into a single god class.
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ShakyJake
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These are junior developers, but I'm the new guy. However, I've been working with this particular frontend framework (Angular) for over five years so I feel I have a pretty good handle on how things should be done. They've been blindly copy/pasting code they find throughout other parts of the application and it's a mess. Granted, I realize that one should follow the same patterns that exist, but honestly there ARE NO patterns. Everything is programmed in a very old school imperative way that really doesn't work well. For example, they will commonly perform multiple, independent API requests, then set member variables within the callbacks of those API calls. This is incredibly dangerous as you have no idea the order of return of those callbacks. So, you have other stuff, elsewhere reacting to the state of those variables. Things may SEEM to work in your development environment where everything is running at warp speed, but the real world may cause some unexpected behavior.
It reminds me of old ASP.NET WebForms (Java JSP?) applications where EVERYTHING is slapped into the code behind file. Even data access is placed there. It's horrendous.
It reminds me of old ASP.NET WebForms (Java JSP?) applications where EVERYTHING is slapped into the code behind file. Even data access is placed there. It's horrendous.
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Mist
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Yes but you're not going to like the price:
Wireless headsets with full call control are EXPENSIVE.
Mist
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The alternative is to just install Teams on your cellphone and then use whatever BT headset you want and use your cellphone for call control.
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I have a Plantronics BT headset that I could almost swear worked for a few weeks when we first rolled out Teams but it mysteriously stopped. We used hipchat prior to Teams and while HIpchat kind of sucked, the call controls via BT worked flawlessly with. I don't understand why MS or Plantronics can't figure it out. I've updated firmware and gotten approval to install their desktop app on my work laptop but the buttons do nothing in teams.
Mist
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Do you have it setup as your Default Communications Device in Windows mmsys.cpl (legacy Sound Control Panel) and then also in Teams?
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ToeMissile
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I have https://a.co/d/1cPD1Icwithout the stand, have been using it for about a week and a half. Seems solid, though I don’t have experience with any other similar products.
At my previous job I would use my air pods or cheap TOZO T10 https://a.co/d/ai5zzsL
audio was fine on both, no real technical issues except teams didn’t like if you tried to connect after joining a call/meeting.
Mist
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Apparently Microsoft has a whole section of their website for Teams Certified Headsets:
This is probably your best bet.
Headsets, Earbuds, and Headphones | Teams devices
Whether users prefer wired, Bluetooth, over the ear or on the ear, there is a headset certified for Teams that can suit every user and preference. Users may be in a contact center or on the go but the need to hear and be heard is constant.
www.microsoft.com
Poly - Voyager 4300 series - Bluetooth / USB-C / Binaural on the ear / Premium microphone for open office | Teams devices
Free yourself from your desk with an affordable Bluetooth headset. Everything you need to stay connected to all your devices at home or in the office.
www.microsoft.com
This is probably your best bet.
Mist
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Yes, that Poly one is good, you got lucky if you picked that one first, many are shit or overpriced.
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This is what I have now, prior to their rebrand:
It's on MS official device list but under the Poly name, i wonder if my headset has a subtle difference.
It's on MS official device list but under the Poly name, i wonder if my headset has a subtle difference.
Poly - Voyager Focus UC-M | Teams devices
Keep the focus on your conversation, not background noise, with the sophisticated noise-canceling and immersive stereo sound.
www.microsoft.com
ToeMissile
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It's the standard at my new employer *shrug* dunno if someone actually did some research or just got lucky.
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Bouncing through job ads, noticed that Lockheed is hiring new coders. The ad listing on Indeed is only a few days old for anyone looking.
www.indeed.com
Programmer - Entry Level Hourly Position - Aurora, CO 80011 - Indeed.com
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
ShakyJake
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Some of you may remember that I changed jobs back in April from a full stack web developer to strictly UI using Angular. I wasn't unhappy with my former job, but the new job offer was a significant pay increase, so I would've been stupid to turn it down.
Anyhoo, former job contacted me a couple weeks ago and desperately wants me back. Offered to pay me more than the new one. I accepted. It wasn't so much that I am unhappy with this new one but quite disappointed. I was hoping I'd learn some new software engineering practices, patterns, etc. but it's honestly been a huge step backwards.
I haven't given my notice yet but will this week once my background check goes through. I'm left wondering what I should tell these guys. Just leave it as my old job wants me back, paying more, bye? Or be brutally honest (but respectful) that they have a disaster on their hands? I realize nothing is gained for either party telling this, but it irks me that a company of this magnitude could have a code base that is so poorly engineered and managed. I can't deny I want to twist the knife just a little bit.
Anyhoo, former job contacted me a couple weeks ago and desperately wants me back. Offered to pay me more than the new one. I accepted. It wasn't so much that I am unhappy with this new one but quite disappointed. I was hoping I'd learn some new software engineering practices, patterns, etc. but it's honestly been a huge step backwards.
I haven't given my notice yet but will this week once my background check goes through. I'm left wondering what I should tell these guys. Just leave it as my old job wants me back, paying more, bye? Or be brutally honest (but respectful) that they have a disaster on their hands? I realize nothing is gained for either party telling this, but it irks me that a company of this magnitude could have a code base that is so poorly engineered and managed. I can't deny I want to twist the knife just a little bit.
Mist
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If you really have to say anything, you could just say "I don't have a lot of faith in the product/platform/whatever in its current form."
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