Casey Falkowski on Atomic Spin

AI for Developers

A Hybrid Approach to Agentic Development with Local Models

Frontier models are powerful, but increasingly expensive. Are local models a good option for helping to carry some of the workload?

Workplace

Whiteboard interviews have a dreaded reputation, and don't always test for real competency. How can we make them more effective?

TanStack

TanStack Router's beforeLoad and loader allow for tight control over loading a route, but how should they be used?

DevOps & System Admin.

SST makes deployment a breeze. Here's what I love about it, and what keeps me from unconditionally recommending it.

Kotlin

Does Kotlin support discriminated unions? In a way, yes! See how you can use sealed classes to replicate their function.

JavaScript

Dealing with dates and times is a pain. Which JavaScript datetime library is the best for your use case to save you a headache?

React / Redux

Can't decide between server components and client components in React? Here's one question to ask yourself to pick correctly.

React / Redux

With NextJS 13, along came server components and server actions. Are they an effective replacement for route handlers in Next altogether?

Angular

Normally, I am fully in favor of NOT mocking a child component whenever possible, but some situations require it.

Project & Team Management

Product owners are important to ensuring focus on a project. Don't have one? Here's how to make sure the project remains on track.

.NET / WPF

AutoFixture is a useful, but sometimes overwhelming, library for .NET tests. Here are some fun features to keep in your back pocket.

Growing as Makers

Say you're working on a story that should be a breeze, but you quickly get a dose of reality. Try these tips to stay motivated.