25 years of experience in software engineering and releasing critical Open Source infrastructure software. Rather than learning the latest hot framework, I focus on the techniques and patterns which are the foundation for good software, and the "intangibles" of software engineering, architecture, and process.
Stack Overflow
Q&A for professional and enthusiast programmers
Worldbuilding
Q&A for writers/artists using science, geography and culture to construct imaginary worlds and settings
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Q&A for science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts
Space Exploration
Q&A for spacecraft operators, scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts
Politics
Q&A for people interested in governments, policies, and political processes
Physics
Q&A for active researchers, academics and students of physics
Super User
Q&A for computer enthusiasts and power users
Arqade
Q&A for passionate videogamers on all platforms
Information Security
Q&A for information security professionals
Software Engineering
Q&A for professionals, academics, and students working within the systems development life cycle
Aviation
Q&A for aircraft pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts
Philosophy
Q&A for those interested in the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Travel
Q&A for road warriors and seasoned travelers
Role-playing Games
Q&A for gamemasters and players of tabletop, paper-and-pencil role-playing games
Cryptography
Q&A for software developers, mathematicians and others interested in cryptography
The Great Outdoors
Q&A for people who love being outdoors enjoying nature and wilderness, and learning about the required skills and equipment
Lifehacks
Q&A for people looking to bypass life's everyday problems with simple tricks
Meta Stack Exchange
Q&A for meta-discussion of the Stack Exchange family of Q&A websites
Computer Science
Q&A for students, researchers and practitioners of computer science
Web Applications
Q&A for power users of web applications
Ask Different
Q&A for power users of Apple hardware and software
Game Development
Q&A for professional and independent game developers
Mathematics Educators
Q&A for those involved in the field of teaching mathematics
User Experience
Q&A for user experience researchers and experts
Software Recommendations
Q&A for people seeking specific software recommendations
Earth Science
Q&A for those interested in the geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental sciences
Software Quality Assurance & Testing
Q&A for software quality control experts, automation engineers, and software testers
Open Source
Q&A for people organizing, marketing or licensing open source development projects
Chemistry
Q&A for scientists, academics, teachers, and students in the field of chemistry
Writing
Q&A for the craft of professional writing, including fiction, non-fiction, technical, scholarly, and commercial writing
Law
Q&A for legal professionals, students, and others with experience or interest in law
Area 51
Q&A for proposing new sites in the Stack Exchange network
Database Administrators
Q&A for database professionals who wish to improve their database skills and learn from others in the community
Biology
Q&A for biology researchers, academics, and students
Code Review
Q&A for peer programmer code reviews
Seasoned Advice
Q&A for professional and amateur chefs
Personal Finance & Money
Q&A for people who want to be financially literate
Unix & Linux
Q&A for users of Linux, FreeBSD and other Un*x-like operating systems
Android Enthusiasts
Q&A for enthusiasts and power users of the Android operating system
Code Golf
Q&A for programming puzzle enthusiasts and code golfers
Electrical Engineering
Q&A for electronics and electrical engineering professionals, students, and enthusiasts
Parenting
Q&A for parents, grandparents, nannies and others with a parenting role
Sustainable Living
Q&A for folks dedicated to a lifestyle that can be maintained indefinitely without depleting available resources
French Language
Q&A for students, teachers, and linguists wanting to discuss the finer points of the French language
Gardening & Landscaping
Q&A for gardeners and landscapers
Computer Science Educators
Q&A for those involved in the field of teaching Computer Science
Photography
Q&A for professional, enthusiast and amateur photographers
The Workplace
Q&A for members of the workforce navigating the professional setting
Physical Fitness
Q&A for physical fitness professionals, athletes, trainers, and those providing health-related needs
Japanese Language
Q&A for students, teachers, and linguists wanting to discuss the finer points of the Japanese language
Project Management
Q&A for project managers
History of Science and Mathematics
Q&A for people interested in the history and origins of science and mathematics
Network Engineering
Q&A for network engineers
Economics
Q&A for those who study, teach, research and apply economics and econometrics
Engineering
Q&A for professionals and students of engineering
Pets
Q&A for pet owners, caretakers, breeders, veterinarians, and trainers
Freelancing
Q&A for self-employed and freelance workers
Board & Card Games
Q&A for people who like playing board games, designing board games or modifying the rules of existing board games
Server Fault
Q&A for system and network administrators
Retrocomputing
Q&A for vintage-computer hobbyists interested in restoring, preserving, and using the classic computer and gaming systems of yesteryear
English Language & Usage
Q&A for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts
Bicycles
Q&A for people who build and repair bicycles, people who train cycling, or commute on bicycles
Puzzling
Q&A for those who create, solve, and study puzzles
Academia
Q&A for academics and those enrolled in higher education
Theoretical Computer Science
Q&A for theoretical computer scientists and researchers in related fields
English Language Learners
Q&A for speakers of other languages learning English
Cross Validated
Q&A for people interested in statistics, machine learning, data analysis, data mining, and data visualization
Mi Yodeya
Q&A for those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more
German Language
Q&A for speakers of German wanting to discuss the finer points of the language and translation
Magento
Q&A for users of the Magento e-Commerce platform
Ask Ubuntu
Q&A for Ubuntu users and developers
MathOverflow
Q&A for professional mathematicians
Mathematics
Q&A for people studying math at any level and professionals in related fields
Blender
Q&A for people who use Blender to create 3D graphics, animations, or games
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Q&A for mechanics and DIY enthusiast owners of cars, trucks, and motorcycles
Computational Science
Q&A for scientists using computers to solve scientific problems
Emacs
Q&A for those using, extending or developing Emacs
Home Improvement
Q&A for contractors and serious DIYers
Chess
Q&A for serious players and enthusiasts of chess