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Platforms & Languages • Oct 13, 2022

3 Tips for Making CSS More Bearable from Someone Who Hates CSS

I've never been a fan of styling or CSS, but most projects have a frontend component. Here are a few tips to make it more bearable to work with CSS.

Developer Tools • Oct 12, 2022

How to Create UML Database Diagrams in Visual Studio Code

In VS Code, I used plantUML to describe a database schema. I defined the schema in text, and then the tool generated database diagrams.

Development Practices • Oct 11, 2022

Considerations When Submitting a PR to Open-Source Projects

Committing to open source projects on GitHub can improve the quality of the development experience and elevate your understanding of project tooling.

Python • Oct 10, 2022

Improve Code Quality in Python Flask with Pylint, djLint, and Black

Writing clean code is something everyone can begin immediately simply by leveraging free tools like Pylint, djLint, and Black.

Growing as Makers • Oct 09, 2022

How to Harness Imposter Syndrome for Growth

If we change our perspective and embrace the discomfort of imposter syndrome, we can use the experience to propel us forward.

The Software Life • Oct 08, 2022

Don’t Let Perfection Stop You from Being Great

Striving for perfection can be seen as a strength. But too often, a perfectionist's standards shift from incredibly high to impossibly high.

UX/Design Tools • Oct 07, 2022

Figma for Developers: Overlooked Features to Use on Your Next Project

According to Figma, they are THE design tool for frontend developers. If you're a developer working with Figma, here are a few tips.

Extracurricular Activities • Oct 06, 2022

How to Run Z-Wave JS UI via a Docker Image

Z-Wave JS UI is a handy tool for Z-Wave communications, as well as brokering connections for Home Assistant. Learn how to run the Docker image here.

DevOps & System Admin. • Oct 05, 2022

Using Your SSH Keys in WSL in 2022

WSL is great but has one weakness — it doesn't know about your Windows SSH keys. Learn how to solve that problem with a few tools inside.

Mobile Apps • Oct 04, 2022

Customizing Jira with TamperMonkey

I got sick of copy-pasting info back and forth between Jira and Basecamp, so I went looking for ways to automate the process. I settled on TamperMonkey.

AWS • Oct 03, 2022

AWS Lambda: Trap or Treasure for API Backends?

Is it a good idea to use AWS Lambda as the compute behind an API? Or do the vast array of Lambda-based API examples lay a scaling trap for developers?

Project & Team Management • Oct 02, 2022

Tips for Devs Integrating Into an Established Team

Transitioning onto an established team can feel like being a newbie all over again, especially if the codebase, languages, or team dynamics are unfamiliar.