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  • M MacSpudster

    Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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    Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter
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    Why then 'next'! How he should be punished. How it his fault you lost your job. If it's not yours than find the who and fire on him!!!

    I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is (V).

    "It never ceases to amaze me that a spacecraft launched in 1977 can be fixed remotely from Earth." ― Brian Cox

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    • M MacSpudster

      Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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      MacSpudster
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      OK, people. If someone *really* were going to do this, they shouldn't have been given that job *in the first place*. This is "The Lounge", is it not? You know, a place where ya go for a break, maybe down a soda or something, and banter with others about things just to slip yer mind out of 'code mode' for a few minutes before ya dig back in?! It's not like I'm saying go add yellow food coloring into the clear-see-through water dispenser. And, with all the postings submitted here about having to "take over someone else's crappy set of code", if the last option isn't actually truth, if even to a simple degree, then a) quit posting about having to take over someone else's code, b) vote down the post, or c) delete the OP, for Pete's sake (then post an explanation as to who "Pete" is and why it's for his "sake"), then d) take a few dozen chill-pills. OH, wait, I forgot an emoticon in the OP denoting it's HUMOR or adding such the disclaimer. Sheesh! ==== EDIT: There, Emoticon added to the OP denoting it's proffered as humor/silliness and not some actual recommended action. Again, Sheesh!

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      • M MacSpudster

        Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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        CPallini
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        Nothing to do, actually: your code is pretty ugly as it stands, already.

        Veni, vidi, vici.

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        • M MacSpudster

          OK, people. If someone *really* were going to do this, they shouldn't have been given that job *in the first place*. This is "The Lounge", is it not? You know, a place where ya go for a break, maybe down a soda or something, and banter with others about things just to slip yer mind out of 'code mode' for a few minutes before ya dig back in?! It's not like I'm saying go add yellow food coloring into the clear-see-through water dispenser. And, with all the postings submitted here about having to "take over someone else's crappy set of code", if the last option isn't actually truth, if even to a simple degree, then a) quit posting about having to take over someone else's code, b) vote down the post, or c) delete the OP, for Pete's sake (then post an explanation as to who "Pete" is and why it's for his "sake"), then d) take a few dozen chill-pills. OH, wait, I forgot an emoticon in the OP denoting it's HUMOR or adding such the disclaimer. Sheesh! ==== EDIT: There, Emoticon added to the OP denoting it's proffered as humor/silliness and not some actual recommended action. Again, Sheesh!

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          ZurdoDev
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          If it makes you feel better, I could tell you were not being serious about it but just "shooting the breeze." :) Written communication can be terrible because you miss a lot of little nuances of communication.

          There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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            If it makes you feel better, I could tell you were not being serious about it but just "shooting the breeze." :) Written communication can be terrible because you miss a lot of little nuances of communication.

            There are only 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't.

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            MacSpudster
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            So, my post has a slight chance of being nominated as "Post of the Year", then?! Oh, OK. You're gonna nominate it for "Post of the Decade" instead, then? :wtf: Fair enough! :omg:

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            • C CPallini

              Nothing to do, actually: your code is pretty ugly as it stands, already.

              Veni, vidi, vici.

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              MacSpudster
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              Was obviously lookin' at someone's profile pict when coding that day ... perhaps even my own! ;P

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              • M MacSpudster

                Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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                DrewCopenhaver
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                Hahaha, this is fantastic. I've definitely found some interesting comments in my own code a few months later on a day I was feeling particularly snarky or quirky. One of my favorites was for a calendar control. It's just a few lines of 'Brand New Day' from Doctor Horrible with some ♪ ♪ ♪ for good measure.

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                • M MacSpudster

                  Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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                  RafagaX
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                  MacSpudster wrote:

                  Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!?

                  Definetely i will add this to my code files! :laugh:

                  CEO at: - Rafaga Systems - Para Facturas - Modern Components for the moment...

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                  • M MacSpudster

                    Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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                    BrainiacV
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                    I wouldn't any of those, taking over the code I inherited from someone else is punishment enough.

                    Psychosis at 10 Film at 11 Those who do not remember the past, are doomed to repeat it. Those who do not remember the past, cannot build upon it.

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                    • M MacSpudster

                      Some ways to say "Welcome!" to the 'next' guy (or gal) who takes over (or replaces) for you. * Insert 30, 50, or, hey, even 1,000 blank lines at the top of each code file; .... - for added effect, comment on the last blank line: Remove these above blank lines ... someday. .... - Better comment: Above lines reserved for 'smarter' / 'more effecient' code I'll think of... someday. * Everywhere you didn't comment, but should have, put Hey, new guy, consider adding comments here. * Create a Do/While loop that doesn't run except on the 3rd Tuesday of the 4th month, or exists only when 'Blue' is chosen from a list, then add a comment Need to add 'Blue' to the list...; (put an Application.DoEvents() in there, though; well, if you want!) (Technically, this would be disruptive. So, use a counter and iterate a max # of times; 1,000,000 comes to mind....) * Put in 30+ or, hey, 300+ "Start" class files, with .Net calling the first, the creating & calling the 2nd, which creates & calls the 3rd, which creates & calls the Nth & so on. The final Nth class's top comment: Start each day anew. .... - Or, put a random number chooser between 1 and N and call that random class with a comment Final Nth Class will eventually be called ... hopefully. (Technically, this would be disruptive. So use a counter and don't go past the actual # of N start files.) * Create a quick .exe called "CriticalComponentTester.exe" which merely pops up a window reading Get a cup 'o coffee & start testing there, Buddy-Boy (or Gal)! * A comment at the top page of the most critical app: Taking over someone else's code is like taking over another pirate ship. Let the Treasure Hunt begin! Map? What Map?!? ;P

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                      Replaces me ... ? Replaces me ... ? Oh, you meant "The guy (or gal) who will occupy the post that you have vacated." Now I get it. Replaces Me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

                      All that is necessary for Evil to succeed is for Good Folks to keep voting for their Party. - Cornelius Thirp

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                        Replaces me ... ? Replaces me ... ? Oh, you meant "The guy (or gal) who will occupy the post that you have vacated." Now I get it. Replaces Me! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

                        All that is necessary for Evil to succeed is for Good Folks to keep voting for their Party. - Cornelius Thirp

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                        MacSpudster
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                        A.k.a. ... Comment at top primary code page: So, your the "Refactored" Employee they came up with? ROTFLMFAO!!!

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                        • M MacSpudster

                          OK, people. If someone *really* were going to do this, they shouldn't have been given that job *in the first place*. This is "The Lounge", is it not? You know, a place where ya go for a break, maybe down a soda or something, and banter with others about things just to slip yer mind out of 'code mode' for a few minutes before ya dig back in?! It's not like I'm saying go add yellow food coloring into the clear-see-through water dispenser. And, with all the postings submitted here about having to "take over someone else's crappy set of code", if the last option isn't actually truth, if even to a simple degree, then a) quit posting about having to take over someone else's code, b) vote down the post, or c) delete the OP, for Pete's sake (then post an explanation as to who "Pete" is and why it's for his "sake"), then d) take a few dozen chill-pills. OH, wait, I forgot an emoticon in the OP denoting it's HUMOR or adding such the disclaimer. Sheesh! ==== EDIT: There, Emoticon added to the OP denoting it's proffered as humor/silliness and not some actual recommended action. Again, Sheesh!

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                          dan g 0
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                          I found the people taking you seriously even funnier than the original post!

                          .dan.g. AbstractSpoon Software
                          email: abstractspoon2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au

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