Explains how using Conventional Commits can make your git log cleaner, more readable, and more useful for understanding project history.
An article discussing the importance of fixing hidden technical debt and friction in software development, even when it's not immediately visible.
A guide on defining the core idea (What), purpose (Why), and delivery method (How) for an effective tech talk.
A developer lists programming topics they don't know, challenging the expectation that experienced engineers must know everything.
First post in a series on preparing tech talks, focusing on finding your personal motivation for speaking.
Author shares the collaborative process and statistics behind writing the second edition of 'Laravel: Up and Running'.
Explores how cultivating gratitude and a positive attitude can improve problem-solving and outcomes for software developers.
Tips for submitting a successful conference talk proposal (CfP), based on experience from both a speaker and program committee member.
Explores why skilled developers write poor unit tests by misapplying production code principles, arguing test code should prioritize clarity over abstraction.
A developer's cautionary tale about building an MVP too late, using a recipe ingredient parsing service as a case study.
A software developer shares his detailed daily routine and strategies for managing a high volume of work, family, and community responsibilities.
A developer shares tips for maximizing conference value, based on their experience at React Rally, focusing on networking and learning.
A developer shares his journey into public speaking, from a first tech meetup talk to leveraging his childhood experience to overcome fear.
Announcing the launch of Full Health Developer, a website and newsletter focused on physical and mental health topics for software developers.
An article exploring the causes of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), its paralyzing effects, and practical strategies for managing it.
A former Google engineer shares his experiences and lessons learned after quitting to start his own single-person software company.
Explores the 'dusting of gamification' in Stack Overflow's reputation system, its origins, and its role in community building.
Author announces a self-published Kindle fascicle on Bean Validation 2.0, extracted and expanded from his previous Java EE book.
A follow-up on leaving Google and an introduction to Space Duck, a new blog focused on decentralized storage and cryptocurrency technology.
The author explains how teaching others solidifies your own learning and outlines their personal learning process.
