DX • May 01, 2024 Bridge the Gap: Applying Design Concepts to Database Design I'll explore how coupling database design with design principles can result in databases with high performance.
Extracurricular Activities • Apr 30, 2024 Use Cheapie Scripts to Update a Batch of Linux Installations Sometimes some ugly, non-reusable shell scripts can really tie the room together. I consider this set of scripts a big win.
AI for Developers • Apr 29, 2024 Use Github Copilot’s Modify Feature to Refactor Your Code Quickly I’ve used Github Copilot with VSCode for about half a year. Recently, I’ve found what feels like Copilot’s hidden gem — its “modify” feature.
Personal Optimization • Apr 28, 2024 Shifting Gears: Master the Art of Work-Life Balance in a Remote World The transition from work mode to not work mode is vital to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially when working remotely.
Business Practices • Apr 27, 2024 Let Developers “Cheat” in Your Interviews Love it or hate it, LLMs aren't going away anytime soon. So, let your candidates "cheat" in their coding interviews.
Developer Tools • Apr 26, 2024 Tell Java Applications to Use macOS Automatic Proxy Configuration Here's how to tell an installed Java application to use the macOS system proxy for network traffic, so it can be directed through a VPN.
JavaScript • Apr 25, 2024 Prune Your Monorepo’s Docker Build My software team recently applied the prune command and other techniques to great effect, reducing the Docker image size by half.
Developer Tools • Apr 24, 2024 JSONoid Discovery: Simplify Schema Discovery On a recent client project, my software development team dealt with a legacy NoSQL database with the help of JSONoid Discovery.
Development Practices • Apr 23, 2024 When To Implement Error and Loading States Establishing loading and error states early can facilitate low-effort adoption, while delaying can allow for more informed decisions.
Development Practices • Apr 22, 2024 Navigate Loading and Error States in a Fast-Paced Project In a project with limited time and resources, when to address loading and error states might depend on the project's needs.
Personal Optimization • Apr 21, 2024 Improve Your Work by Managing Your Energy How can we improve our work output and maximize our creativity and energy? This question is particularly important for knowledge workers.
Project & Team Management • Apr 20, 2024 Two Symptoms Your Team Isn’t Agile As agile practices become common, I notice teams drifting further from the original intent. See if your team is falling victim to this trend.
