Atomic Spin

TypeScript • Feb 17, 2022

How to Add a Loading Component in Typescript with React Hooks

This demonstration uses React hooks to implement a loading component that displays while the client loads the results of a function call.

Python • Feb 16, 2022

A Brief Intro to Matplotlib: Making a Heart Information Tracker

Here’s a helpful introduction to Matplotlib and a guide to how I used this plotting library to create a blood pressure and heart rate tracker.

Developer Tools • Feb 15, 2022

Create a Figma Prototype with Data from Google Sheets

Design tooling improves leaps and bounds each year. The latest tool to catch my interest is a plug-in for Figma called Google Sheets Sync.

Effective communication • Feb 14, 2022

3 Ways to Build Goodwill With Your Software Client

It’s important for your software team to build goodwill when you’re facing tough conversations around scope, budget, or rotating team members.

Growing as Makers • Feb 13, 2022

Bring it, Beginners! How to Embrace Being New at Anything

Whether it’s learning to read or a new role at work, we’ve all been there: beginners at something. It's important to embrace this period of growth.

Personal Optimization • Feb 12, 2022

Use a Spreadsheet for Paid Time Off (PTO) Planning

Planning Paid Time Off (PTO) can be challenging. I've shared a template that can help you space out your PTO and align it with the needs of your family.

Growing as Makers • Feb 11, 2022

When Leaders Ride Shotgun: Managers and Mentors as Guides

Not all managers and mentors are shaped equally, but the role they play is significant. Their influence is critical to meaningful growth and development.

Mobile Apps • Feb 10, 2022

How to Increment Version and Build Numbers with fastlane

Mobile app versioning isn't too bad with the help of fastlane automation. With these techniques, I experience less pain from version-related issues.

Exploratory Testing • Feb 09, 2022

How to Solve Software Bugs with the Scientific Method

Following a process like the Scientific Method can help maintain your sanity during those seemingly hopeless searches for software bugs and broken code.

TypeScript • Feb 07, 2022

How to Organize Your TypeScript Project with Workspaces

Here, I’ll walk through combining Yarn Workspaces with TypeScript Project References to assemble something resembling other languages’ project structures.

Growing as Makers • Feb 06, 2022

Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Compass for Difficult Decisions

As you make decisions to stay or move on to new things, take some time to reflect on what you're moving toward or leaving behind.