What Name for This Method?

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Programming practices , Code quality

What Name for This Method?

public class OptionsAwareObject {  
    private Options options;  
      
    public void updateOptions(String fontName, int fontSize) {  
       options.setFontName(fontName);  
       options.setFontSize(fontSize);  
    }  
}  
   
class Options {  
    private int foregroundColor;  
    private int backgroundColor;  
    private String fontName;  
    private int fontSize;  
    // ...
}

Is updateOptions a good name for this method? Of course not! updateOptions is a general name that suggests a comprehensive update of options. Meanwhile, we are only updating font-related information. The responsibility of the method is thus the change of font-related options. A better name would be:

Building Knowledge in a Team: Main Mistakes and Strategies

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Team management , Software development

Introduction

For IT leaders, the topic of knowledge management is often unexplored territory. There is a silent assumption that it happens on its own. While it’s true to some extent, as software developers, we constantly need to learn new things to stay relevant. However, it’s not enough if only some team members learn independently. For a team to work efficiently, they need consistent and up-to-date knowledge. Cutting-edge technology skills alone have limited value.

Self-Organization - A Myth?

• Mariusz Sieraczkiewicz
• Agile practices , Management

The entire Agile community (and not just Agile) loudly discusses organization. I have the impression that for some time, we’ve been trying to find the holy grail that will allow us to answer the question: “How to manage without managing?”. This time, I’ll play the devil’s advocate.