> But in most cases, the name rather than the number is the most important thing, and it's very easy to sort or filter by name
Names can also be difficult if not done correctly / uniformly. For instance, "Category Name", "CategoryName", "category_name", and "category-name" can all return differently through search.
I don't think the key is names vs. numbers vs. whatever else, I think it's more important to pick a system that works for the use case, then define / document / communicate it as wide and loud as possible.
Wow! Exercism has come such a long way over the years. It used to be just the mentoring arm and a simple CLI and web UI. This looks fantastic these days and makes me want to give it another go!
The benefit of using the above is that Sure Sheet URL will always load the "same" spreadsheet. Edits aren't automatically saved, unlike (say) a Google Sheet.
I noticed the same thing re: The Economist through Libby (which I think is still Overdrive but prettier?). I wonder if The Economist is quickly pulling away from public libraries?
How does this improve one's writing skills? I could see the argument for an improvement to the writing environment, but I'm having a hard time seeing how it could improve skills.
When you’re writing in the right environment, you’re improving your writing skills. You’re right, it doesn’t contain lessons or other learning material, but I see using of AI/grammar tools as a big obstacle in the way of leveling up in writing.
IMO it's ok if the initial answer to "where do you want to be in X years" is a shrug of the shoulders. Defining that can be important but that doesn't mean it has to be solely on the employee to define. Good leaders will help their people answer that question and help them grow. This is why a regular check-in/1:1 is important.
On a number of occasions that I was asked this question, I replied with a question of my own: "where _can_ I be in X years in this company?" Unfortunately, I never received a reply even remotely close to a satisfactory. Satisfactory answers would include opportunities and directions, with big bonus points for an attempt to find overlaps with my general desires, motivation, and strengths.
That's a great question to ask! And now you've got me thinking of my answer to that question for my direct reports.
I will say that there does have to be some "meet in the middle" with this entire exchange. If my directs aren't interested in 1:1s, the meeting won't be effective.
Names can also be difficult if not done correctly / uniformly. For instance, "Category Name", "CategoryName", "category_name", and "category-name" can all return differently through search.
I don't think the key is names vs. numbers vs. whatever else, I think it's more important to pick a system that works for the use case, then define / document / communicate it as wide and loud as possible.