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Efficient--Not Perfect--Code
- tech
- process
- organizing
- programming
· Sept 1, 2022
Software Is Change
- tech
- javascript
- process
· Jul 16, 2022
Loop Heuristics in Javascript

Different ways of looping in JS and my personal preferences to avoid complexity and errors.
- tech
- syntax
- javascript
- code
· Jan 24, 2019
Write Self-Documenting Code
- tech
- javascript
- process
· Dec 13, 2018
The Business of Privacy
- tech
- security
- privacy
- process
· Oct 5, 2018
Reduce Complexity, Not (Necessarily) Code

The overall goal should be to minimize *complexity* of code (for the humans that maintain it).
- tech
- javascript
- process
· Jul 10, 2018
Machine Learning Is Not Learning

Can linear functions be considered to think?
· May 16, 2018
Creating an Optimization Team
- tech
- devops
- process
· Nov 15, 2017
Some JS Do's and Don'ts

Some of my personal preferences that have served me well over the past couple decades.
- tech
- syntax
- javascript
- code
· Sept 27, 2017
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cascade

Some of my thoughts about best practices for maintainable CSS used to style HTML.
- tech
- syntax
- css
- code
· Sept 27, 2017
Docker is Fun and Easy

More fun than manually deploying an app, customizing your dev env for every new feature, or even using something like Vagrant!
- tech
- devops
- automation
- cloud
· Sept 26, 2017
What To Put In a Scope Doc
· Jul 11, 2017
Code Stease

A collection of small JS syntax variations and how they might help organize code for better legibility.
- tech
- syntax
- javascript
- code
· May 29, 2017
Personal Security Tips

Some general-purpose tips for keeping your personal data safe in the age of mass-surveillance.
- tech
- security
- privacy
· May 9, 2017
Don't Use HPKP by Default
- tech
- devops
- security
· Feb 8, 2017
The Creative Process in Software Development
- tech
- innovation
- process
· Jan 5, 2017
Alternative React Component Patterns

A set of different patterns or structures for creating React components.
- tech
- programming
- javascript
- react
· Jul 15, 2016
Installing Letsencrypt With Certbot

An easier way to hook up custom (free) HTTPS to your website.
- tech
- security
- privacy
· Dec 20, 2015
What is a JSON Web Token?

Securely transfer claims between two parties
- tech
- security
- auth
· Dec 15, 2015
How to Install Image Magick and Setup Paperclip

Handle file uploads and server-side image processing in your Rails 4 app with Paperclip and Image Magick
- tech
- devops
- graphics
· Dec 15, 2015
How to Secure Your Web App Using HTTPS With Letsencrypt

With governments and corporations dipping their hands ever more into our private lives, it's good for you (and your customers/audience) to setup some safeguards.
- tech
- security
- privacy
· Nov 28, 2015
How to Deploy a Rails 4 App With Git and Capistrano

A Fast, Consistent, and Automated Process for Your Deployment Pipeline
- tech
- automation
- devops
- process
· Oct 7, 2015
How to Setup a New EC2 Instance on AWS

Build your own castle in the sky... err, cloud.
- tech
- devops
- aws
· Aug 12, 2015
How to Setup a Production Server for Rails 4

From a bare-bones virtual-dedicated server running Ubuntu, Apache, Passenger, and MySQL
- tech
- devops
- rails
· Aug 4, 2015
Stripe VS Paypal
- tech
- review
- payments
· Jul 22, 2013
A CMS Is Not Always the Optimal Solution
- process
- business
- tech
· Jun 15, 2013
General Guidelines for Productive Teams
· Aug 29, 2011
SVN Cheat Sheet
- tech
- tips
- process
· Jan 18, 2009