Finding Balance Between Quality and Moving Fast
July 04, 2023|2 min read |Delivering software is a delicate balancing act between meeting deadlines and writing good code. I share my thoughts on how a team of developers is to do this.
Full stack developer and consultant with over seven years of experience building websites and applications for clients. Occasionally, I like to write about the things I'm learning and thinking about here at my blog.
On Stress
June 30, 2023|3 min read |A short reflection on that feeling in your gut and when the world starts spinning.
On Over-engineering
June 20, 2023|2 min read |A short reflection on over-engineering, prompted from reading an old case study on Netflix and their landing page optimizations.
Goals, Systems, and Balance
June 16, 2023|4 min read |At the risk of sounding like a James Clear copycat, I talk about goals, systems, habits, and the way I approach these in my life.
Breaking Things Down, Estimation, and Velocity
June 15, 2023|3 min read |I discuss the challenges of software estimation and the impact of human biases, as well as strategies to improve estimation accuracy and the role of Goodhart's Law in project delays.
The Remote vs. In-Office Work Debate: Finding Accountability and Clear Expectations
June 14, 2023|2 min read |Tech giants are making swift changes to remote work life. I provide some thoughts on how we got here.
On Motivation
June 13, 2023|2 min read |A reflection on why we do the things we do.
What Qualities Make Up A Great Team?
June 12, 2023|6 min read |With eight years of experience in software engineering under my belt, I've had the pleasure of working on many teams across many industries. I thought I'd take an opportunity to reflect on and share with you my impressions of what makes a great engineering team.
How to Review Code in a Pull Request
September 24, 2022|4 min read |If you want to cultivate a great engineering culture that encourages collaboration and growth, you must look closely at how you conduct code reviews. The wrong approach can lead to a toxic environment that discourages engineers from contributing. The right approach can fuel growth, innovation, and wonderful outcomes for your organization, clients, and team.
How I Became a Web Developer With a Psychology Degree
September 15, 2022|5 min read |I'll share the story of how I landed in this awesome profession and hopefully empower others to do the same.
What I Learned Building My First Chrome Extension
August 22, 2022|3 min read |While I'm waiting for my extension to be reviewed by Google for publishing, I thought I'd recap what I learned building my first Chrome extension.
Reference types vs. Value types in JavaScript
March 02, 2022|4 min read |Understanding this one concept in JavaScript will save you many headaches in the future!
What is the difference between CommonJS and ES6 Modules?
February 26, 2022|2 min read |While working with Gatsby I encountered both CommonJS and ES6 Module syntax. Let us explore why that is and how they differ.
What are CSS Custom Properties?
February 25, 2022|1 min read |CSS has gotten support for custom properties (variables) in all modern browsers. Here is how to use them.