Argues that GitHub's 'Create a merge commit' option is the best merge strategy for maintaining a clear, useful Git history with atomic commits.
Explains the common reasons why open source pull requests often take weeks, months, or longer to be reviewed and merged.
A deep dive into the internal workings of the Zig programming language's built-in build system, explaining its two-stage compilation process and declarative API.
Explores how baseball scouts' subjective biases and focus on physical appearance lead to misjudging player talent, with parallels to hiring in other fields.
A guide to effective code review practices, focusing on goals, culture, and team collaboration for maintaining code quality.
Explains why leaders must transparently document decision-making processes and reasoning, using tools like GitHub issues, to scale effectively.
A guide for developers joining an Angular project, advocating for proactive codebase improvements like enabling strict TypeScript to enhance quality and team morale.
An analysis of how people with superficial knowledge confidently propose flawed solutions to complex problems in fields they don't understand.
A critique of thoughtless book recommendations in tech, using the classic SICP as a prime example of a poorly-suited 'must-read'.
A software developer's updated list of recommended books, focusing on titles that are helpful and educational for tech professionals.
Explores applying scientific principles and engineering pragmatism to modern software development to improve practices and avoid common pitfalls.
A deep dive into the pros and cons of using Java's Optional type for method parameters, analyzing common arguments and patterns.
A developer discusses balancing project deadlines with the long-term benefits of improving processes and automating tasks, using examples like PowerShell scripts and cloud services.
A software engineer shares a personal strategy for excelling in technical coding interviews by focusing on development velocity and iterative problem-solving.
A developer shares practical principles for successfully refactoring complex, large-scale codebases without introducing regressions.
A developer explains why they are quitting their job to become a full-time open source maintainer, citing passion, career growth, and improving the ecosystem.
A developer draws parallels between ancient worldviews and software development, arguing for embracing curiosity to understand code and systems.
A former open-source user reflects on past entitled behavior and explains the hidden costs of user demands on project maintainers.
A guide to crafting effective error messages for developers, focusing on context, the error itself, and mitigation steps.
Explores the three key components of effective error messages for developers: context, the error itself, and mitigation steps.
