And one of those dedicated engineers is Tina Wen.
We caught up with Tina to learn how she managers her time, her code, and her marathons.
With a really cool case.
I also always have a few Linux VMs at our datacenter and a Raspberry Pi for miscellaneous projects.
What apps/software/tools can’t you live without?
Xcodewith Instruments: Xcode is Apple’s IDE and is familiar to anybody working on iOS development.
Instruments allows me to profile my code and find/fix performance bottlenecks.
Dropbox: OK, I know I’m biased, but I can’t live without Dropbox.
At home, I never have to constantly bug friends for pictures they are always shared on Carousel.
What’s your workspace setup like?
I like to have the comforts of home when I work.
What’s your best time-saving shortcut/life hack?
I’m all about efficiency!
In the morning, I put on sneakers and run to work instead of doing cardio at the gym.
Kill two birds with one stone!
What’s your favorite to-do list manager?
My favorite way to manage to-do lists is a technology that dates back to 1977: Post-it notes!
There is no better feeling than ripping them off one by one.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget can’t you live without and why?
I’m competitive by nature, so I need to be at the top of my friend’s leaderboard.
You’ll often find me on the elliptical trainer at 11pm frantically trying to hit my daily step goal.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
What’s your secret?
I actually won thePycon 5k racelast year by about a minute!
The only secret there is persistenceI’m a bit of a working-out-aholic.
Becoming faster really is just a side effect.
What do you listen to while you work?
Always the same albumSounds of Nature White Noise for Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation.
What are you currently reading?
Super exciting, eh?
I tend to stick with technical books, especially around mobile development.
If you are looking for a good one, I highly recommendEffective Object-C 2.0by Matt Galloway.
Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?
I’m an extrovert and like to surround myself with friends.
On the weekend, you’ll find me cooking brunch, going on group hikes, or playing Frisbee.
That said, when I’m working, I become much more introverted.
so I can really focus on what I’m doing.
What’s your sleep routine like?
According to my trusty Fitbit, I average 7 hours, 3 minutes of sleep.
Fill in the blank: I’d love to see _________ answer these same questions.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Understanding the root of someone’s beliefs is crucial to healthy discussion.
This applies for everything from technical discussions at work to personal topics with family.
Is there anything else you’d like to add that might be interesting to readers/fans?
Approaching life with a sense of curiosity has helped me find what I really love most.
I’m an iOS developer, but I always have at least a few side projects.
One of my more recent builds was a home security system.
It is compared with the previous picture and uploaded to Dropbox if there is a significant enough difference.
A simple cron job deletes old uploads to prevent the number of photos from getting unwieldy.
I was always strong academically in math and science, so I studied engineering in college.
Computers piqued my interest more than other fields, leading me down the path of computer architecture.
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