Dan Kelch on Atomic Spin

The “Clean” Code Debate: Recognizable is Better Than Readable

As developers, we spend a lot of time discussing the finer points of "clean code." I'd argue that recognizable is better than readable.

Personal Optimization

10 Built-In macOS Shortcuts Guaranteed to Save You Time Immediately

I've picked up a few tips that save me hours every week, and I would recommend you add these macOS shortcuts to your toolbelt.

Developer Tools

Here are 5 Killer Features of the iTerm2 Terminal Emulator

Today, I'll talk about killer features I can't live without in a terminal emulator and why iTerm2 is the best choice for you.

React / Redux

Create Dead-Simple Canvas Animations in React

Here, we'll cover two distinct ways to perform canvas animations in React. I believe there's room for both techniques when animating a canvas in React.

Personal Optimization

My Comprehensive macOS Development Setup

Recently, I bought a new M1 MacBook Pro after using Intel MacBooks for the last decade. Here's a look at my comprehensive macOS development setup.

React / Redux

How to Create and Export Web Components From a React Application

On a recent project, we wanted to export a handful of components from our React application for use in a Vue web application. Web Components to the rescue!

Developer Tools

The Best Tool for Parsing Photoshop Files in Javascript

Recently, I spent some time looking through more than 15 libraries to find a viable option for parsing and generating PSD files. My favorite option: ag-psd.

Project & Team Management

Constraints Are Necessary When Building Custom Software

When building custom software, constraints are a good thing. Discover what they are, or make them up to add some clarity around a project.

Developer Tools

For Code Consistency, Always Share Your Environment Settings

IDEs offer plenty of options for sharing configuration settings in a team. Sharing configuration files enforces code consistency and reduces ramp-in.

TypeScript

The Benefits of Test-Driven Type-Driven Development

I've found that the type-driven development pattern works well, and compliments the test-driven development style that many of us at Atomic favor.

Developer Tools

6 Tips for Styling with Grommet

After using Grommet as a styling library for a few months, I have collected six recommendations that have improved our experience.

Atomic Thinking

Using the Strangler Pattern to Reduce Risk in an Insurance Software Rewrite

When looking at a rewrite, start by evaluating the risks, and think outside the box to come up with some solutions.

Dan Kelch

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