John Fisher on Atomic Spin

Build an RFP Finder with Spec-Driven Development and SpecKit

We recently tried something new: building an internal tool using spec-driven development with GitHub’s spec-kit and Cursor as my IDE.

AI for Developers

Beyond Code: Using Cursor IDE for Knowledge Management

I started as a developer using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio, so when I first used Cursor, it felt natural.

Growing as Makers

Giving Back Through FIRST Robotics: A Rewarding Experience for Tech Professionals

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a coding mentor for the Dexter FIRST Robotics FTC team (Team 16714- the Dreadbolts!).

Development Practices

Stay Flexible: Tailor the Development Process for Each Client

A one-size-fits-all process won't work, so consultancies like Atomic should lean into tailored projects for individual situations.

Culture

Comparison: Employee Investing in Professional Services vs. Startups

Atomic is set up as a pass-through legal entity with employee owners who can own shares in our private business entity.

Personal Optimization

Improve Your Work by Managing Your Energy

How can we improve our work output and maximize our creativity and energy? This question is particularly important for knowledge workers.

Project & Team Management

Here’s How We Manage Decentralized Decision Makers

At Atomic Object, we strive to create a culture of high trust, believing in our employees to make the best decision for our client's project.

Business Practices

Employee Financial Education: How to Improve Yours

Here, I'll cover why we believe financial education is important for our employees and how we're trying to improve.

Business Practices

How to Evaluate Options In Your Company’s 401k Plan

I'll share my opinion on what makes a good 401k and what options to look for if you're stuck with a bad one.

Development

How Software Teams Can Approach Tech Stack Selection

In this post I'll lay out a simple approach to tech stack selection I've used in the past that has helped me make pragmatic decisions.

Business Practices

Evaluating Compensation in a Job Offer

I encourage people to add up all the direct and indirect compensation when evaluating a job offer. What's the net value of the whole package?

Project & Team Management

Making Remote Workshops Suck Less

Our teams found ways to host productive project kickoffs even while everyone is physically separate. In this post I share tips for what has worked for us.

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