https://tidyfirst.substack.com/p/parkinsons
Article
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Kent Beck (TDD, Extreme Programming pioneer) publicly announces his Parkinson’s diagnosis
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Reflects on what the diagnosis means for his work and thinking
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Characteristically candid and philosophical in framing the news
Discussion
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Outpouring of respect for Beck’s long history of public honesty and vulnerability
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Personal stories shared: commenters with family members who had Parkinson’s expressing solidarity
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Unanimous sentiment: gratitude for his contributions, anger at the disease
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