Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bologna and Italian cuisine at FICO Eataly World, the world’s first food-themed amusement park. Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, €25 p/person - 10% off for Bologna Welcome Card holders | Continue reading
Here is a unique experience: observe as the splendour of Bologna's medieval towers meets the flavours of the greatly acclaimed Emilian culinary tradition. Every day starting from € 50.00 per person - for groups (min. 15 persons) | Continue reading
Imagine an information processing system composed of over 100 billion components that are deeply interconnected to one another. The interconnections are physical and dedicated – they aren’t on a buss. Imagine that the entire system is an analog computer. Analog computers are mu … | Continue reading
The idea that TDD damages design and architecture is not new. DHH suggested as much several years ago with his notion of Test Induced Design Damage; in which he compares the design he prefers to a design created by Jim Weirich that is “testable”. The argument, boils down to sep … | Continue reading
Ideal opportunity to taste local products starting from the white truffle of the Colli Bolognesi and to discover the gastronomic traditions of Bologna. | Continue reading
The year is 2006. Executives at VW know that their diesel engine can not meet American emissions standards. So they ask the enginers for a solution that does not require a redesign of the engine.Imagine the scene in that meeting room. What was said? What was agreed to? We ma … | Continue reading
I can divide the negative responses to my previous blog into the following categories: The Outraged Haters. “You F-ing Clown.” The Condescending Elitists. “Oh, Bob, I’m so dissapointed.” The Unprepared True Believers. “Subduction can’t be tolerated.” The Rational Disagreers. … | Continue reading
I started my career as a programmer in 1969 at a company called A.S.C. Tabulating in Lake Bluff, Illinois. ASC had two IBM 360s that they rented out to customers. They also provided programming services for those customers. I was hired as a COBOL programmer at the tender age o … | Continue reading
Let me tell you the sad story of Edward. Poor Edward is an escalator operator working for a company named Escalators-R-Us (ERU). ERU had noticed that people less than the average height (short people) tend not to become escalator operators. In fact, at ERU, only 20% of escalat … | Continue reading
A Bit of History about Bits.Memory was always the problem. Once we had established that we could process information with relays, or vaccuum tubes, or transistors; the problem was where to keep the information we were processing.Random Access Memory (RAM) within the computer was … | Continue reading
A trekking itinerary that follows the 5 Bologna valleys and across the Pliocene mountain spur, a natural reserve with pleasant appearance in terms of environment, geology, history and landscape. 3 days 2 nights - starting from € 235.00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading
A guided hiking to discover the hilly side of the Bologna area. € 40.00 per person | Continue reading
I was very glad to read in DHH’s recent post that he is actually still using TDD***. I’m glad he has realized that TDD is not, in fact, dead.This blog is a simple response; just to state a couple of disagreements. But I have to say, I agree more than I disagree.DHH presented se … | Continue reading
Impressive walk that shows the beauty of the Bolognese hills. € 40.00 per person | Continue reading
Fancy a high speed ride? In Bologna it's all about the roar of the engines, with Ducati, Ferrari and Lamborghini factories just around the corner. Get an inside look at their Museums and Factories. 4 days 3 nights - starting from € 635.00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading
The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | Continue reading
Would you like to live one day like Giorgio Morandi? This tour is for you! You will visit the places of the famous bolognese painter and you will challenge yourself with a painting atelier. From March to November, upon request, € 85.00 per person | Continue reading
Can you imagine Bologna as a city of water, crossed by a system of canals? It isn’t easy nowadays, is it? Nevertheless, there’s a place where you can go backwards in time... Starting from € 5.00 per person | Continue reading
Visit other great Italian Art Cities departing from Bologna! Enjoy excursions to Ravenna. Every day, upon request, € 50.00 per person - min. 4 persons | Continue reading
I believe it may be my fate to find blogs written by people who have fallen prey to unfortunate disciplines that have led them to give up on unit testing. This blog is just another one of those.The author tells of how his unit tests are fragile because he mocks out all the colla … | Continue reading
Six tasty days in the name of the joie du vivre and the love for good food, the true identifying feature of Emilia Romagna. 6 days 5 nights - starting from € 695.00 per person (min. 2 people) | Continue reading
Enjoy a half day away from the hustle and bustle of the city, playing a round of golf in one of the classic Italian courses while overlooking marvellous sweeping panoramic views. Everyday upon request, starting from € 170.00 per person | Continue reading
The move to functional programming began, in earnest, about a decade ago. We saw languages like Scala, Clojure, and F# start to attract attention. This move was more than just the normal “Oh cool, a new language!” enthusiasm. There was something real driving it – or so we thoug … | Continue reading
I keep reading articles in the news about the imminent inevitability of driverless cars. The financial news is all abuzz over the idea. So are the techies. The predictions are that truck drivers, cab drivers, and Uberists will all be out of work in the next five years.I have o … | Continue reading
Do you write unit tests? Yes, of course!Do you write them first? Yes, I follow the three laws of TDD.What is the difference in module structure between your tests and your code? I create one test class per production class.So if you have a production class named User you will … | Continue reading
Leave for the "Land of Engines", it will be a truly unique experience! On the streets that gave birth to the legend of Italian sports cars, discover the most famous factories, museums, private collections of cars and motorcycles. 5 days 4 nights - starting from € 845.00 per … | Continue reading
Bologna welcomes you in the sign of the “bel canto” with reserved seats at the Teatro Comunale. Don't miss out on a chance to visit the International Museum of Music and to taste the most traditional delicacies. 4 days 3 nights - starting from € 385.00 per person (min. 2 peo … | Continue reading
The hills surrounding Bologna: a paradise a few steps from the city, which is characterized by green meadows, fields and vineyards, where you can escape in search of relaxation and nature. A journey among small villages and local cellars. 2 days 1 night - starting from € 160.0 … | Continue reading
From 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds! Experience the thrill of driving a F430 Ferrari on road. Every day starting from € 100.00 per person | Continue reading
Exploring some of the most prestigious wineries in our area, knowing the producers and visiting superb vineyards under the guide of experts. A fascinating journey, where you will be able to taste wines you will never forget. 5 days 4 nights - starting from € 410.00 per person … | Continue reading
Get your fill of culture! Bologna’s historical and art heritage is on display in over 50 museums as well as in its 40 Km of arcades that embrace the medieval city center conducting you along a protected path of churches, historical buildings and the famous towers. 3 days 2 nigh … | Continue reading
I saw Grady’s tweet today, and I read the article it referenced; and it got me to thinking. Is the training of a neural net a kind of programming? It is the kind of activity that an agile team could plan, estimate, and execute in iterations? Or is it something entirely differe … | Continue reading
Would you like to know where the water for the Fountain of Neptune come from? This tour is for you! Every Friday € 15.00 per person. | Continue reading
For all music lovers, this is your chance to take part in the exclusive Opera Don Giovanni at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Starting from € 75.00 per person | Continue reading
I just finished reading an extremely depressing article in The Atlantic entitled: The Coming Software Apocalypse. The article does a good job, at first, of describing several terrible software bugs that have harmed, maimed, and killed people. But then the article veers off in a … | Continue reading
An exhilarating flight that reveals the city of Firenze and its monuments from a very unusual point of view. Every day starting from € 200.00 per person - min. 3 persons | Continue reading
Due to the numer of visitors, the exhibition Bologna fotografata. Tre secoli di sguardi (Photographed Bologna. Three centuries of glances) set up by Cineteca di Bologna in the Sottopasso di Piazza Re | Continue reading
Can’t wait to see the famous Bolognese hillside, but you don’t have enough time for hike? Then this short tour is the perfect solution! In about 2 and a half hours you’ll discover the most evocative and symbolic places of the luscious Bolognese hills Every day upon request, star … | Continue reading
An extraordinary journey that dates back to the eighteenth century and comes to the roaring Italian Fifties. Starting from € 25.00 per person | Continue reading
Guess what: in the 13 th century Bologna was dominated by more than 100 towers? Today only 24 have survived. Some of them are clearly visible, while others are hidden between the narrow medieval streets of the city centre. Discover them on this rambling, walking tour. Every Satu … | Continue reading
For all music lovers, this is your chance to take part in the exclusive Opera Capuleti e Montecchi at the prestigious Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Starting from € 25.00 per person | Continue reading
The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | Continue reading
Discover Ducati's glorious history: unparalleled tradition made of innovation, Italian style and wins, since 1926. Every Friday starting from € 49.00 per person | Continue reading
A natural trail in the Bolognese hills, through the "seas" of Val di Zena, in the area of the Pliocene Spur, to discover karst caves, badlands and yellow sands. Every day upon request, starting from € 160.00 per person | Continue reading
Riding a vintage Vespa, an itinerary to discover the horizons that recount the cohabitation between land and water. Every day upon request, starting from € 170.00 per person | Continue reading
Set aside a whole day to discover the natural wonders of Bologna Apennines, romping among rare plants and elusive animals. Everyday upon request starting from € 85.00 per person | Continue reading
The official website for the city of Bologna. Book an hotel and find all information on accommodation, restaurants, places to see, events and activities. | Continue reading