This week, we discuss measuring developer productivity, Unity licensing backlash, and some follow-up on Wireless Emergency Alerts. Plus, thoughts on coconuts.
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One day an ice machine will run on RISC-VMo Developers Mo ProblemsW3C my ass.That’s almost an aggressive blue.Wait. Do I live in an office complex?You pay the sameQuarantine QuartersMaybe I have too much mindlessnessOut of my way Costco, I’m going direct.Candy CornHave you tried a bubble-sort?Omerta for developersUnderstand what you’re measuring, or you’ll just get measurements.KCNA23VMWEO20Just make the bedRundown
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