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Personal Optimization • Nov 09, 2021

3 Game-Changing Study Strategies for Computer Science Students

In college, I picked up study strategies for computer science students that greatly improved my productivity, and I'll share them here with you.

Extracurricular Activities • Nov 08, 2021

How to Run NetBox via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

Netbox is a great tool for tracking physical and virtual computing gear and configuration. Learn how to run Netbox via LinuxServer.io's image.

Growing as Makers • Nov 07, 2021

Want to Be a Better Manager? Read Lara Hogan

Lara Hogan helps managers lead with empathy, work inclusively, and become more effective using straightforward tools and concepts for managing people.

Web Apps • Nov 06, 2021

Create and Host a Professional Online Portfolio In 30 Minutes or Less

"Wow" your audience with an extension of your resume. An online portfolio is a creative playground for showing off your talent and skill as a developer.

React / Redux • Nov 05, 2021

Speed Up Development by Replacing Webpack with Vite

With Vite pulled into your next development project, you should have blazing fast server start and HMR, without any complex configuration.

Effective communication • Nov 04, 2021

3 Ways to Nip Software Project Problems in the Bud

Here are three strategies to put in your toolbox for resolving software project concerns, with an emphasis on early and honest communication.

DevOps & System Admin. • Nov 03, 2021

How to Fix an Incorrect AWS CLI Timestamp Format

Timestamps in your CodeBuild somehow are getting returned in the Unix Epoch format? It's possible you may need to set the AWS CLI timestamp to iso 8601.

Development • Nov 02, 2021

How to Bypass Cognito-Hosted UI With Federated Sign In

Amazon Cognito provides a hosted UI for handling federated sign in with identity providers, but it is possible to bypass in favor of custom UI.

Developer Tools • Nov 01, 2021

How to Fix a Prisma Library Load Problem with Cypress on macOS

Here's how to fix the "Unable to Load Node-API Library" error that can come up when trying to use Prisma in Cypress tasks on macOS.

Growing as Makers • Oct 31, 2021

Use “Remember the Future” to Build a Shared Vision with Your Software Team

You can use the "Remember the Future" exercise not just for a product launch or milestone but also to build a shared vision with your software team.

The Software Life • Oct 30, 2021

Non-Technical Skills I Look for When Interviewing Developer Candidates

I've been pairing with interview candidates for years. Here, I outline the non-technical skills I look for that can indicate a great developer candidate.

React / Redux • Oct 29, 2021

How to Customize Styles in Material UI Components

Material UI is great for out-of-the-box components, while the className and classes props are useful for reaching into different levels of an MUI component.