Evil Genius Labs
Coverage of Evil Genius Labs in the Nexus archive.
- From CVS to Git, thirty years of source control
The article discusses the thirty-year history of source control, from CVS to Git. It highlights the evolution of version control systems and their impact on software development. The article is available on the Evil Genius Labs blog.
- Good developers learn to program. Most courses teach a language
The article argues that good developers focus on learning programming concepts rather than just a specific language. It criticizes most courses for teaching a language instead of programming principles, suggesting this approach limits adaptability. The blog is hosted by Evil Genius Labs.
- What did you love about VB6?
The article titled 'What did you love about VB6?' discusses nostalgic and positive aspects of the VB6 programming language, with 15 points and 9 comments on Hacker News. It appears to focus on community reflections on VB6's legacy and its contrast with modern .NET frameworks.
- Visual Studio 2026 still ships the form designer Alan Cooper drew in 1987
Visual Studio 2026 continues to include the WinForms form designer originally created by Alan Cooper in 1987, despite the availability of newer development tools. The article highlights the persistence of this legacy component in modern software development environments.