Jonathan Chaffer on Atomic Spin

Personal Optimization

A Minimalist Approach to Knowledge Management: Rethinking How I Use Obsidian

A pragmatic approach to note-taking in Obsidian. Ditching rigid structure in favor of a lightweight system that actually gets used.

Personal Optimization

The problem with simple shell aliases is that common tasks can require different commands depending on your project or tech stack.

Test Driven Development

Following best practices can significantly reduce the friction for end-to-end testing. Here's how to write Cypress tests that don't suck.

Developer Tools

Learn how to restrict imports in JavaScript with Dependency Cruiser to enforce boundaries and enhance code organization.

Project & Team Management

Client-driven demos can encourage interactivity and real-time feedback, leading to less rework and surprises down the line.

UX/Design Tools

Like any powerful tool, it’s possible to misuse Tailwind CSS. Beware these anti-patterns when working with Tailwind CSS.

Development Practices

The Blueprint pattern abstracts the creation of data models into reusable, type-safe helpers, reducing boilerplate and improving readability.

React / Redux

Builder.io is fantastic for building custom websites, especially in teams with both technical and non-technical members.

Managing Your Team

In the most successful projects, the backlog is co-owned by developers and managers. Learn why this approach to backlog management works.

React / Redux

Creating a collapse component with an "auto" content height can be tricky. This post shows how you can build a working one in React.

Development Practices

I've recently utilized a Documentation Checklist to help keep my software documentation up-to-date while saving time and effort.

Development Practices

Today, I'll cover five different types of documentation in software development, with tips on how to use them as effectively as possible.