Which is better, XML or Python for Python templates? I like the Php approach myself (intermixed language/template), as it matches the natural state of each language. The linked debate is interesting, but what I really like is the side-by-side format¹.

1. The “log in to vote” overlay is a bit confusing/noisy, however ↩

I realized a few weeks ago that there are at least 3 design paths C++ programmers can take:

• Fusion, you mix C and C++
• Mr. Object. You like deep trees of C++ objects
• Object Zen. You use objects, but avoid the depths of purgatory. ¹
• Template-dude. You think in meta, and apply generic C++ (templates and such)

Who are you? Which styles did I miss?

1. Added for Steve ↩

Smashing magazine asks 35 designers 5 questions about web page layout and design.

Twitter, Rails, Hammers, and 11,000 Nails per Second pokes the thinking stick at the Twitter + Rails-suckfest by doing the arithmetic. The claim is that Rails sucks based on poor performance at 11k “somethings” per second, but 11k of what? It’s a good question.

Google’s index of InFrequently Asked Questions.

The Last Question (by Isaac Asimov).

A Multics engineer writes about the hiring process, and a random follow-up set of phone screening questions.

Ten Predictions for Perl in 2007. My only question: when do I get to use Perl6 in production?

An actual test for the question: which is more expensive, eating out or in?. Not only was it cheaper to cook and eat at home, it was generally faster too.

How many of your Windows apps use the native Windows UI?. A good question. How many Gnome apps use the native widgets? (Hint: all).