Article of interest: Python pros/cons for the enterprise

2008-02-20 Thread estherschindler
This is part of a series examining the strengths and weaknesses of various scripting languages, with particular attention to enterprise (read: big company) use. You Used Python to Write WHAT? Python is a powerful, easy-to-use scripting language suitable for use in the enterprise, although it is no

Re: OT somewhat: Do you telecommute? What do you wish the boss understood about it?

2007-05-05 Thread estherschindler
Oh! what a lovely response -- and I agree with almost all of it. I just handed in the article, and hadn't seen your message, but you'll be glad to know that I ended up with a whole sidebar about the costs that a telecommuter may bear. That didn't include the travel and hotel outlay, though it migh

OT somewhat: Do you telecommute? What do you wish the boss understood about it?

2007-04-30 Thread estherschindler
For a lot of IT people -- everyone from software developers to tech writers to network support folks -- telecommuting is the best personal option. They get a flexible schedule, they aren't bothered by noisy cube-mates, they can code during whichever hours work for them (with the help of IM and emai