Taylor Price
@taylorbuiltsolutions.com
Software Engineer (C++, C, Linux, CMake, etc), Consultant, Father, Barbershop Chorus Singer
There have been more than a few cases where I struggled with CMake enough that I was tempted to just maintain parallel build systems for different platforms. As you say I was able to make it work in the end with a simple parameter to determine which platform the code is built for
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
There have been more than a few cases where I struggled with CMake enough that I was tempted to just maintain parallel build systems for different platforms. As you say I was able to make it work in the end with a simple parameter to determine which platform the code is built for
How many folks who’ve used C++ for years are going to think “man, I should probably read this” vs “pfft, I’m an expert!” I’ll likely add it to my reading list
August 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
How many folks who’ve used C++ for years are going to think “man, I should probably read this” vs “pfft, I’m an expert!” I’ll likely add it to my reading list
💯… my anxiety gets tickled whenever I give the succinct “good enough” answer. I know that answer is what is appropriate in most situations but the fear that someone will misunderstand or twist the answer because of a lack of detail is ever present
July 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
💯… my anxiety gets tickled whenever I give the succinct “good enough” answer. I know that answer is what is appropriate in most situations but the fear that someone will misunderstand or twist the answer because of a lack of detail is ever present
It’s like goto or salt. Use sparingly in the appropriate cases. And double check with someone that you really have one of those cases
July 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It’s like goto or salt. Use sparingly in the appropriate cases. And double check with someone that you really have one of those cases
My response is always: “you want me to rewrite this algorithm why? Come on; lay it on me. What’s you super duper special reason for needing a custom version that’s going to end up being either the same as STD or unreadable?” Yes, there are *some* cases where a rewrite is warranted.
July 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My response is always: “you want me to rewrite this algorithm why? Come on; lay it on me. What’s you super duper special reason for needing a custom version that’s going to end up being either the same as STD or unreadable?” Yes, there are *some* cases where a rewrite is warranted.
Sorry to hear that. Just ran across your profile tonight so I can’t say I know work but I’m happy to comment for reach. I see you said you did game dev. Looking to stay in that industry or branch out on your own?
July 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Sorry to hear that. Just ran across your profile tonight so I can’t say I know work but I’m happy to comment for reach. I see you said you did game dev. Looking to stay in that industry or branch out on your own?
Interesting. I do some embedded work though our systems are juuust big enough to have rolled some of our own performance stuff. I'll check this out
July 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Interesting. I do some embedded work though our systems are juuust big enough to have rolled some of our own performance stuff. I'll check this out
HAH. I'd argue that we all *DO* work on that code base and don't want to admit how spaghettified it is. There are vanishingly few non spaghettified code bases I've seen. I'm pretty sure most of them got sucked into that black hole :-D
July 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
HAH. I'd argue that we all *DO* work on that code base and don't want to admit how spaghettified it is. There are vanishingly few non spaghettified code bases I've seen. I'm pretty sure most of them got sucked into that black hole :-D
It's just syntax. If you've got the logic you need to write understood well you can do it!
a man in a cowboy hat says you can do it in front of a crowd of people
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June 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It's just syntax. If you've got the logic you need to write understood well you can do it!
100% ... I'm a software engineer by trade but haven't delved deeply into security. Which means I treat security like I treat electricity: I know enough to know how dangerous it is and to be terrified of it. And I take baby steps to learn :-D
June 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
100% ... I'm a software engineer by trade but haven't delved deeply into security. Which means I treat security like I treat electricity: I know enough to know how dangerous it is and to be terrified of it. And I take baby steps to learn :-D
And write suggestions bearing in mind that I'm primarily a software guy not an ops guy so I was kinda figuring stuff out as I went :-D
June 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
And write suggestions bearing in mind that I'm primarily a software guy not an ops guy so I was kinda figuring stuff out as I went :-D
Ok, ok. It’s shameless advertising and I’m sorry. I’m an engineer and love building stuff and not selling it. This issue came up for our family and so, like an engineer, I overbuilt a solution to the problem and am a small hosting company I guess 🤷🏼♂️
June 6, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Ok, ok. It’s shameless advertising and I’m sorry. I’m an engineer and love building stuff and not selling it. This issue came up for our family and so, like an engineer, I overbuilt a solution to the problem and am a small hosting company I guess 🤷🏼♂️