Jonathan Chaffer on Atomic Spin

Client-Driven Demos: Get Real Feedback Early

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

UX/Design Tools

5 Tailwind CSS Anti-Patterns to Avoid

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

Development Practices

Achieve Cleaner Test Setup with the Blueprint Pattern

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

React / Redux

Builder.io Impressions from a React Developer

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

Managing Your Team

Why Developers and Managers Should Co-Own the Backlog

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

React / Redux

Build a Lightweight Collapse Component in React

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

Keep Your Documentation Up to Date with a Checklist

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

Development Practices

5 Types of Software Documentation & Tips to Manage Each

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

Extracurricular Activities

Automate Your Daily Routine with Shortcuts

Software developers love building automations. Thanks to Apple’s Shortcuts app, you can build them yourself with little to no coding experience.

Developer Tools

Git Merge vs. Rebase: Which to Use and When

Let's weigh the pros and cons of two popular branch synchronization strategies, Git merge or rebase, and help inform your decision to use one or the other.

Extracurricular Activities

Build an Apple Music to Spotify Converter for Raycast

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a Raycast extension that generates a sharable Spotify link based on the currently playing Apple Music track.

Extracurricular Activities

Generative Art: Dive Deeper With Recursion

Learn how to use recursion to create infinitely complex and beautiful pieces of generative art with just a few lines of code.

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