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Runtime Configuration for SPAs

We recently had a need for runtime configuration in our web app’s frontend. In this post I’ll describe what that means and how we achieved it.

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Define Success with Test-Driven Development

Using test-driven development as a mechanism for defining success for software, in turn, also defines success for the domain you are working in.

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Why You Should Stop Overworking Your Email Regex

If you find yourself writing long and complex email regex patterns for one entry form, you may want to consider if it's worth the time and effort.

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The Mark of a Valuable Senior Developer is…

One critical software development skill is to be willing to fold when a path becomes untenable and be aware of the tradeoffs in a different solution.

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Configuring Redis TLS

With Redis 6 now having built-in TLS support and Heroku with optional support for Hobby-dev tier, it's time to utilize TLS with minimal effort.

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A Code Smell Heuristic: Polluted by the Precipitant

Over the last few years, I’ve found myself leaning on a useful new code smell I’ve stumbled across, one I call being "Polluted by the Precipitant."

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Why I Still Recommend Learning Elm

Elm has something for everyone to learn. Its principles are nearly universally applicable to other development environments.

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Using the Socratic Method in Pair Programming

Use the Socratic method in pair programming sessions to improve your understanding of your thought process, and grow a junior developer's skills.

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Document All the Things Before Handing Off a Maintenance Project

Before handing off a maintenance project, here are items you should document or get from the client or the previous person who worked on it.

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Code Quality Metrics Are Guides, Not Goals

Measuring your code quality with metrics can be a mistake. Instead, you can use the metrics as a guide — showing you potential opportunities to improve.

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Better Documentation Through Low-Fidelity Diagrams

Low-fidelity diagrams generate more accurately documented systems than complex master diagrams. Here's how I use them on software projects.

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Prepare Your Software for Growth: Create Boundaries

You can be prepared for system and team growth with preparation and a smart application of boundaries in your software project.

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