dstep-init

6 年前discuss

It just seems kind of like building a car by hand to me. Why would you want to use raw SQL when you can leverage the power of your favorite programming language? Isn't it cleaner to write a Model with Pythonic field constraints, methods, and subclassing? Don't get me wrong - knowing SQL is important for every developer, but one doesn't need to be an SQL expert to be a back-end development expert.

dstep-init

6 年前discuss

> my case against react when plain whole JS would do.

IME (not a senior dev) it's easier to turn the entire front-end over to React. I don't want to rebuild the wheel and write custom CSS every time I need a new component. I want to be able to plug in common components, with unsurprising and predictable props. If I'm already using React for dialog boxes, it may well as handle my click handlers as well. Then it can also grab data.

I agree with the spirit of avoiding more dependencies though and for this reason I try to avoid Redux. I find React absolutely invaluable for styling and reusable components however.

dstep-init

6 年前discuss

Wow this would've been so useful to me when I was starting out. You are a scholar.

dstep-init

6 年前discuss

I have no idea but lawyers provide free consultations for these things. They work on commission typically, so they want you have to a strong case. I would speak to you and see if you have a case. Right now though, nothing has happened and you have no case. Let the company dig their own hole or laugh it off with you. Don't give anyone any ammunition against you. If the IT guy, your manager, external contractors, etc. catch any flak for what happened they'll redirect the blame to you. Just hold your ground and don't yell or get angry.

I also think it's possible you're blowing this up out of proportion and you being a temp would explain why your coworkers didn't have your back. If they're set on firing you, just make sure they throw you some money for the hassle. Is it possible it's not a big deal? It is all kind of ridiculous after all.

dstep-init

6 年前discuss

Well someone had to have hired you. Does a CTO exist and if so are you on good terms? I don't think this is about inspect element anymore. Your coworkers revealed their feelings about you. Consider this: if you actually hacked the site for a gag, and they liked you enough, no one would've mentioned anything to the IT guy. This may be a good opportunity for you to jump shop once you are vindicated -with a year's severance for the headache. I wouldn't try to stay at this company unless you have some overriding reason specifically to stay here. Your coworkers view you as disposable. THAT is "disconcerning".

dstep-init

6 年前discuss

Get fired and get a lawyer. You're in for a big paycheck here I think. And you won't be shooting yourself in the foot either. Other tech companies will understand if you spin this in a funny, can-you-believe-these-morons kind of way. You don't want to come off as bitter or angry.

Your relationship with this company is soured even if you are vindicated. I know I personally would not be able to let go of animosity towards the coworkers for being so quick to judge me that way. Who in the favabeans does the IT guy think he is also? He shouldn't be commenting on your actions prematurely, but of course the game of telephone probably distorted his original intent anyways.

Regardless, everyone's going to play CYA and the IT guy will be loathe to take any blame upon himself. He is very likely to find a way, any way, to discredit you and make you look bad.

Don't be rude. Explain yourself and defend yourself. Admit to nothing. You may feel pressured to admit to partial responsibility. Do not admit to anything improper under any circumstances. Do not take fault for any little thing whatsoever under any circumstances. You are legally & morally right here. You will be vindicated. Just stand your ground firmly and respectfully.

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