John MacIntyre

Toronto, Canada

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Age: 44

Consultant / enterprise software developer focused on Microsoft technologies. ... and I talk endlessly on Twitter (@JohnMacIntyre)

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Why does Convert.ToString(null) return a different value if you cast null?

c# .net asked Apr 27 '12 at 18:10

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49 votes

Are there any good metaphors for explaining project complexity to a non-programmer?

project-management asked Aug 14 '09 at 14:01

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18 votes

Should you version web applications?

web-applications versioning asked Nov 12 '10 at 19:31

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16 votes

How can I set a <td> width to visually truncate its displayed contents?

html css table column-width column-sizing asked Jan 26 '09 at 17:58

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16 votes

Why does Stack Overflow allow duplicate display names?

discussion stackoverflow usernames asked Oct 10 '09 at 14:16

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11 votes

Why are my javascript files not loading 'consistently' in IE7?

internet-explorer javascript asp.net asked Mar 24 '09 at 16:34

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10 votes

Please add a 'Migrate to Meta.StackOverflow.com' link on SO

feature-request stackoverflow migration asked Jul 2 '09 at 22:16

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8 votes

Why doesn't my form post when I disable the submit button to prevent double clicking?

asp.net javascript client-scripting double-submit-prevention asked Dec 30 '08 at 15:49

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8 votes

Why the 'Moq.Proxy.CastleProxyFactory' type initializer exception when using NET40-NoCastle?

c# unit-testing testing mocking moq asked Oct 28 '10 at 13:11

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7 votes

Is there anyway to determine who dropped a table?

sql-server security sql-server-2000 asked Jun 16 '09 at 21:37

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When should I make the first commit to source control?

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Favorite (Clever) Defensive Programming Best Practices

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What's your most controversial programming opinion?

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Working for free?

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Why does overflow:hidden not work in a <td>?

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When someone asks you what you do, what do you say (e.g. programmer, developer, code monkey)?

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What is the worst programming language you ever worked with?

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How do you know when you are tired of programming in your life?

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What should I ask the previous development team during my only (1-3hr) meeting?

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How long do programmers generally stay in industry?

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What are the warning signs of impending doom to watch out for on a project?

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How should a C++ programmer design software in C?

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Should software developer charge for Specs Gathering Time?

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Shorter naming convention for types

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Should I design the application or model (database) first?

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What's the most effective way to perform code reviews?

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When should you use target=“_blank” on your links?

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How to become more of a risk-taker?

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Staying alert and awake while coding

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How do you decide how much your software will cost?

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What's the career path for a developer who doesn't like management?

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Which is more important? DB design or coding?

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Any valid reason for code duplication?

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What's your most controversial programming opinion?

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Why the 'Moq.Proxy.CastleProxyFactory' type initializer exception when using NET40-NoCastle?

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How do you deal with people who ask you to fix their computer?

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Which tips helped you learn touch-typing?

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Choosing a technology stack for a small 'budget conscious' business

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What is the proper way to format code?

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SQL Stored Procedure: Conditional Return

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