In general, there's a blanket rule not to respond to job ads on-list, and this is probably a good example of why we have the rule. Metacommentary -> twitter/irc.
cheers Mark On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Daniel Draper <[email protected]> wrote: > Maybe instead of wasting time complaining about how I have "wronged" (a > nameless developer) you should go and write some tests for your code! > > > On 20 June 2012 11:47, Marc <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> <quote> >> IMHO someone who hasn't written tests has not done their job properly >> (albeit even if they were forced by powers that be) >> </quote> >> >> that comment seems rather close-minded towards the possibilities that may >> have occurred for the developer not to write tests. Tests are highly >> important but there are always circumstances that may hinder someone. I can >> imagine how hard it would be for that developer to accept the apology after >> that quote. >> >> Just my 2 cents. >> >> Marc >> >> >> On Tuesday, 19 June 2012 17:04:43 UTC+10, Daniel Draper wrote: >>> >>> Wow. OK, was just supposed to be a bit of light fun but I'll take your >>> comments on board and update the listing. >>> >>> I didn't name anybody and IMHO someone who hasn't written tests has not >>> done their job properly (albeit even if they were forced by powers that be). >>> He also wasn't working for us. Apologies if I caused any offence. >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> Updated >>> Listing: http://www.codehire.com.au/listings/contract-rails-specialist-at-codefire >>> >>> >>> >>> On 19 June 2012 15:26, Mike Bailey <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> A bit surprised to see a developer being described this way in the ad: >>>> >>>> "The app has tests but some parts have been inherited by a "lesser" >>>> developer and are missing the test coverage we would like. It IS rails 3 >>>> though!" >>>> - >>>> https://www.codehire.com.au/listings/contract-rails-specialist-at-codefire >>>> >>>> Doesn't sound like such a fun place to work when they're publicly >>>> humiliating a developer. >>>> >>>> - Mike >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Daniel Draper <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Guys, >>>>> >>>>> We need some help getting a project over the line and as such are >>>>> looking for a rails contractor for 2 months. >>>>> >>>>> Its a pretty exciting project for a company that is getting LOTS of >>>>> press right now and adding users at a rate of knots. Its rails 3 and >>>>> testing >>>>> is OK but needs work. >>>>> >>>>> Happy to negotiate on rates. >>>>> >>>>> Full details >>>>> here: https://www.codehire.com.au/listings/contract-rails-specialist-at-codefire >>>>> >>>>> Cheers! >>>>> >>>>> Dan >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Daniel Draper >>>>> CEO (Code Executive Officer), >>>>> Codefire >>>>> >>>>> www.codefire.com >>>>> >>>>> Mobile: +61 403 089 661 >>>>> Aus: +61 8 7127 6740 >>>>> US: +1 (408) 217-1859 >>>>> >>>>> AppLaunch | Rescue Ops | Integrate >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Ruby or Rails Oceania" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/rails-oceania?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> - Mike >>>> >>>> e. 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