Monthly Archives: January 2007

Correlation and Causality

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Dragos Manolescu

As we wrapped up a group discussion I was reminded about the wonderful discussion of correlation and causality from Freakonomics. How do they differ? When is it one, and when is it the other? Why do people confuse them? The … Continue reading →

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The Blog-Tag Game

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Dragos Manolescu

Wojtek blog-tagged me so let’s continue this 21st century pyramid scheme. Here are 5 things you’re not likely to know about me: I have 8 years of classical piano training; I haven’t played the piano in a very long time … Continue reading →

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Just shipped: WSSF and WCSF

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Dragos Manolescu

Two of the projects I’ve been involved with since I started in Microsoft’s p&p group have just shipped: The Web Service Software Factory helps developers build Web services. This version employs the Windows Communication Framework (WCF). The Web Client Software … Continue reading →

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Software Patterns Exhibit Positive Network Effects

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Dragos Manolescu

I’ve just wrapped up work on a patterns article. While doing the analysis with my co-authors (an co-workers) Ade Miller and Wojtek Kozaczynski I wondered about the connection between software patterns and Metcalfe’s Law. By the way, if you’re interested … Continue reading →

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