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The Software Life • Nov 05, 2022

Tips for Transitioning Back to the In-Person Workshop

I recently hosted an in-person workshop, and it kicked my butt! Here are my tips for those transitioning from virtual meetings back to in-person workshops.

Developer Tools • Nov 04, 2022

Level Up Your VS Code Game with These Tips

Visual Studio Code is a powerful editor with a lot of fantastic features. Learn to take advantage of everything VS Code has to offer!

UX & Design • Nov 03, 2022

Design Thinking Toolkit, Activity 28 – The Powers of 10

Taking inspiration from the film by Ray and Charles Eames called "Powers of Ten," this activity can help you reframe your thinking in big and small ways.

Development Practices • Nov 02, 2022

Build and Use a Component Library for a Better Development Experience

A shared component library provides a way to create reusable, consistently styled user experiences across applications, but there are tradeoffs.

Ruby on Rails • Nov 01, 2022

Switch Rails Database Connections While Running Cypress Tests

This setup will switch the database connection when the Cypress tests are running so it won't muddy up the data in other database environments.

Developer Tools • Oct 31, 2022

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.

UX & Design • Oct 30, 2022

3 Great Benefits of Design Workshops for a Developer

I am not a designer, so why was I recently in a design workshop? I want to point out some less obvious benefits I observed upon reflection.

Growing as Makers • Oct 29, 2022

5 Factors to Consider When Relocating for Your Career

Thinking about why I moved to Chicago a year ago helped me tease out a few factors folks might consider when contemplating relocating for work.

Developer Tools • Oct 28, 2022

Make the Most of Storybook Stories with These Simple Tips

Storybook has benefits for teams working on front-end components. Make the most of these benefits by adding interaction tests for components.

Extracurricular Activities • Oct 27, 2022

Create Network-Wide Automated Protection for Your Home Server

Two tools will help a home server start off strong and open up new avenues to explore through Ansible automation and setting up a local DNS within Pi-hole.

Exploratory Testing • Oct 26, 2022

Consistency Tests for Your App: Use Them to Catch Bugs Big or Small

One type of app testing I do regularly is a consistency check. I'll explain what I mean and give examples of possible errors this type of testing picks up.

Project & Team Management • Oct 25, 2022

What Time You Hold Standup Meetings Impacts Team Outcomes

Standup is a straightforward scrum practice. But what happens to team dynamics when standup isn’t held at the beginning of the day?