Author Archives: Chuck Staples

Rummaging over some old Java test code yesterday, refactoring to change project name, clean up dependencies and such, in order to create a nice clean demonstrable Selenium WebDriver test sample.  After tinkering with various helper Java classes – and fixing … Continue reading →

Job-hunting recently.  Over the last few weeks, have noted that the term “framework” has been thrown into job descriptions, phone screens, and interviews with regularity.  However, not everyone seems to agree on what “framework” means.  For me, the tricky part is … Continue reading →

The “Observer Effect” – in physics and other disciplines – refers to the impact on a system caused by observation and measurement.  The act of measurement itself affects the system under observation, or if the system involves people, their actions … Continue reading →

Those of us who work on the building’s ground floor have some advantages.  Shorter walking distance from parking lot, easier access to fresh air for short breaks, and for the most part a more relaxed dress code.  We don’t interact … Continue reading →

It had been quite a while since last I had been to this part of the building. Nestled into a forgotten corner by the health center, the unlabeled door in the short hallway sought no attention from me or any … Continue reading →

The Tremont Street parking garage near Citi Center, though expensive, is probably the most convenient to the Charles Playhouse.  There’s an alley connecting the two streets, and the streets are much smaller than they appear on GMaps. The Charles Playhouse … Continue reading →

I was late to work this morning, because I was helping the environment.  Or maintaining work-life balance.  Well, both, actually. For the last week, our daughter Kaia has been monitoring her ladybug pupas as they exit their final stage, becoming … Continue reading →

Really, I had no idea.  I’m impressed with your importance in the grand scheme of things.  What possible vast impacts on the world can you be discussing? They must be incredibly vital, given that you couldn’t spare the time to … Continue reading →

Company outing at Six Flags New England today.  At least, that was the theory.  In practice it was more a loose association of folks who all work for the same company who might or might not show up at the … Continue reading →

Part of dealing with change is adjusting your daily routines to the new environment.  After our recent work move to a new building, I noticed that I felt differently about arriving at work.  It wasn’t just the usual ‘another work … Continue reading →