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Exploratory Testing

Snagit: Add It to Your Toolbox Today!

One of my favorite tools I use while testing is Snagit from TechSmith. (It's also useful when creating user documentation.)

Developer Tools

Use Boundaries to Make Your Project Fit Your Team Size

Tools like microservices, micro frontends, and monorepos offer control of software team size and structure. Here's how we use them.

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT and the Value of a Computer Science Education

As someone who recruits graduates for their first jobs, I'm interested in how ChatGPT will impact the future of computer science education.

Project & Team Management

4 Practices That Helped Our Small Development Team Grow

Over the last year, my development team has doubled. These four practices can help any small development team grow into a larger one.

Personal Optimization

10 Built-In macOS Shortcuts Guaranteed to Save You Time Immediately

I've picked up a few tips that save me hours every week, and I would recommend you add these macOS shortcuts to your toolbelt.

Developer Tools

3 Great Features in JetBrains Rider You May Have Missed

The ability to use a conditional breakpoint is just one of the great features in JetBrains Rider that may not be on a new user's radar.

Developer Tools

Why Front-End Developers Should Try FireFox Developer Edition

I think it would benefit front-end developers to check out the awesome features of Firefox Developer Edition such as the Fonts and Compatibility Tabs.

Developer Tools

Why I Switched to Warp for My Terminal Needs

Like many developers, I used iTerm2 for all my terminal needs, but a coworker recently told me about a new terminal called Warp that's built in Rust.

The Software Life

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

The Task Runner: Is Just the New Make?

A recent search for a general-purpose task runner led me to Just, so I thought I’d see how it stacks up against Make. Here's what I found.

Personal Optimization

Google Keep: My Current Favorite Meeting Agenda Tool

I’ve learned that the best time to start a meeting agenda is when I am scheduling the event. For this, I use Google Keep through my calendar.

React / Redux

Why React Contexts Are Great and Why We Didn’t Use Them

React contexts enable information sharing between components. However, they aren't always the best fit for a project. See why and how to properly use them.