Brian May on Atomic Spin

Build and Use a Component Library for a Better Development Experience

A shared component library provides a way to create reusable, consistently styled user experiences across applications, but there are tradeoffs.

PostgreSQL

A Simple Search Engine in Postgres

I had a lot of fun researching and experimenting with Postgres full-text search capabilities. Follow along as I build a simple keyword search with Postgres.

Developer Tools

The 4 Bad Habits of a New Git User

Learning Git, the quintessential version control tool, can be hard, but it's easy to form bad habits. Let's break bad habits and develop better practices.

AWS

Tips for Success Using AWS CloudFormation

There are other infrastructure-as-code tools available, but these few tips will help you get more out of your experiences with AWS CloudFormation.

Exploratory Testing

How to Solve Software Bugs with the Scientific Method

Following a process like the Scientific Method can help maintain your sanity during those seemingly hopeless searches for software bugs and broken code.

Software Science

Learn the Fascinating History and Uses of the Public Suffix List

The Public Suffix List is a piece of modern browser security comprised of a simple text file stored in a public repository, operated by volunteers.

Extracurricular Activities

DIY Print Server with a Raspberry Pi

I recently used Raspberry Pi to make a DIY Print Server for my and my partner’s Macs. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I set it up.

Personal Optimization

Work-Life Balance: Separate Your Tools

I try to maintain a work-life balance by separating tools like my browser and terminal. I hope these tips help you keep an organized and balanced desktop.

Web Apps

Embedding Google Forms in a Static Site

This approach to embedding Google Forms offers more customizability than embedding a Google Form iframe and isn’t difficult to implement.

Android Development

System Testing Android Dependencies with Hilt

A light-weight approach to mocking core functionality in system tests with Hilt using Kotlin. (The same concepts would apply with Java.)

iOS / OS X

WatchOS Complications Don’t Have to Be Complicated, Part 3 – Leveling Up with Gauges & Text Providers

How to take your WatchOS complication UI to the next level by implementing gauges and composing text providers.

iOS / OS X

WatchOS Complications Don’t Have to Be Complicated, Part 2 – Implementing Basic Functionality

Building the basic functionality of a WatchOS complication, including previews, timelines, and a background refresh loop.

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