A monthly retrospective on writing a book about effective writing for software developers, covering progress, goals, and metrics.
Introduces the ABCD framework for giving and receiving effective feedback on technical work like blog posts, tutorials, and projects.
A blog post discussing the importance of speed in technology and work, referencing Daniel Lemire's insights on avoiding obsolescence.
A developer discusses why AI matters, addressing common fears of hype and job loss while highlighting real productivity benefits for software engineers.
A developer shares their favorite VS Code keyboard shortcuts for a more efficient, mouse-free coding and presentation workflow.
A developer discusses the 'second brain' concept and shares strategies for making digital note-taking more actionable and less like data hoarding.
A developer reflects on the struggle of choosing between finishing old side projects and starting new, exciting ones.
A developer shares his favorite productivity apps for 2024, including Obsidian for notes, Dabble.me for journaling, and Raindrop for bookmarks.
A developer shares their favorite productivity apps for 2023, including Obsidian, Centered, and Raindrop, for note-taking, focus, and bookmarking.
A guide on managing the flood of AI and machine learning research, covering tools and strategies for prioritizing papers and news.
A blogger lists seven common excuses for not writing and argues why they are invalid, aiming to overcome his own creative block.
A developer reflects on the psychological impact of maintaining a long GitHub commit streak, balancing productivity with unhealthy obsession.
Explains the three pillars of work effectiveness: Caring, Capacity, and Leverage, and how to apply them to improve performance.
Ben McCormick reviews 13 work-related books he read in 2022, covering topics like decision making, productivity, and career growth.
A personal year-in-review blog post sharing reflections, favorite media from 2022, and goals for the new year.
Strategies for managing and documenting team knowledge to improve collaboration, decision-making, and onboarding of new members.
The author argues for the importance of increasing productivity and velocity, countering common objections and using a personal project as an example.
A developer shares his personal digital workflow for organizing projects, notes, and tasks using a folder-based system and syncing tools.
A personal reflection on the author's 2020, discussing burnout, creative output, and the impact of the pandemic on work and life.
Tips for adapting to a sudden, non-ideal remote work setup at home, focusing on practical solutions for common challenges.
