Daily Reading from September 30, 2009

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30 Sep 2009

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Picture Hanging — "A parable illustrating the difference between senior developers and junior ones. It's not about smarts, it's about experience and domain knowledge. "

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Simplified Form Errors One of the most frustrating experiences on the Web is filling out forms. When mistakes are made, the user is often left guessing what they need to correct. We've taken an approach that shows the user in no uncertain terms what needs to be fixed.

The importance of being good Starbucks is pulling CD burning stations from their stores. That says something interesting about their brand.

Customer reference questions. Sample questions to ask customer references when choosing a software vendor.

How not to apply for a job Applying for a job isn't that hard, but it does take some minimal effort and common sense.

Embrace the medium The Web is different than print, television, or any other medium. To be successful, designers must embrace those differences.

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