The Slow Parts of Getting Better 🔗
Most of the growth that matters as a developer happens slowly and invisibly — building mental models, learning to articulate what you know, getting be [...]
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How I Like to Work 🔗
A review of how I work as a developer, centered on clarity, maintainability, and the structural decisions that compound over time. [...]
Questions I Ask Before I Write a Line of Code 🔗
A practical list of questions I run through before starting work to scope the smallest useful change, reduce surprises, and make my work easier to rev [...]
Why I’m Building My Own Home Server 🔗
Exploring the motivation behind why I'm building a home server. [...]
AI Context as Configuration, Not Prompts 🔗
Stop repeating yourself in every prompt. Use files like agents.md to define project conventions, rules for universal constraints, and skills for optio [...]
Making Mistakes in Public Isn’t a Failure 🔗
Working in public means being visible while learning. That isn’t a weakness—it’s how real software gets built. [...]
Ads as a Performance Budget Problem 🔗
Exploring how ads impact website performance and strategies to manage their effects. [...]
How I’m Writing (and Working) in 2026 🔗
A rundown of how I'm approaching my blog in 2026 - what kinds of posts to expect, how often I'm writing, and the principles guiding my approach to wri [...]
Introduction to Big O Notation 🔗
A generalized introduction to Big O Notation, in the context of software development. [...]
Reflecting on 1-year in Open Source 🔗
Looking back at my first year contributing to open-source projects and the lessons I've learned along the way [...]
Unraveling the Magic of the Virtual DOM 🔗
How the Virtual DOM works under the hood and why it makes modern web apps faster [...]
Implementing a Linked List 🔗
Building a linked list from scratch and understanding how this fundamental data structure works [...]
The Importance of Accessible CSS for a User-Friendly Website 🔗
A look at why accessible CSS matters and practical tips for making your websites work for everyone [...]
The Fundamentals of Algorithms 🔗
Understanding the building blocks of algorithms and how they solve computational problems efficiently [...]
An Introduction to Data Structures 🔗
Getting started with data structures - what they are, why they matter, and how they fit into programming [...]
Streamlining Your Workflow with Git and the Command Line 🔗
Mastering Git through the command line - from basic commands to understanding how version control actually works [...]
Using the Terminal 🔗
Getting comfortable with the command line and learning the essential commands every developer should know [...]
Getting Started with REST APIs 🔗
A beginner-friendly introduction to REST APIs, how they work, and how to start using them in your projects [...]
Exploring the Basics of Data Structures and Algorithms 🔗
A deep dive into why data structures and algorithms matter and how they shape the way we solve problems [...]
Demystifying the World of Programming 🔗
Breaking down what programming really is and clearing up common misconceptions for beginners [...]
Designing with Inclusion in Mind: Tips and Best Practices 🔗
Learn the essential strategies and techniques for maximizing usability for all users [...]
HTML for Beginners: Tags and Accessibility 🔗
Discover the role of HTML tags and how they make your website accessible [...]
How I Learned to Code 🔗
From learning the basics of HTML to the complexities of data structures and algorithms [...]
From a Casual Gamer to Developer 🔗
How I went from being a casual gamer and computer tinkerer to working towards a career change. [...]