My opinion is very strong on this point – if you are using git, you should be using it on the command line. Git is the best and most popular tool for doing source control. There used to be competitors, … Continue reading
Here are the specific technologies and skills that go with being a full stack developer in 2019. Full stack development has two sides, front end and back end. A full stack developer is someone who can work on both sides. … Continue reading
I had a developer write to me a few weeks ago asking how to stay current. With their permission I’ve published their question and my answer with personal details omitted. Question from a new developer: How do I stay current? … Continue reading
Many software developers have a love/hate relationship with the amount of ongoing learning the profession requires. It can be really enjoyable to learn new things, especially languages and frameworks that are powerful and fun to use. That moment when a … Continue reading
I recently had a reader ask me if they should attend a coding academy because they want to get into programming. Here is my answer: There are many success stories involving code schools. In fact my grandmother was one of … Continue reading
I think it is okay to be negative about a given software technology, but it has to be for the right technical reasons in the context of the problem at hand. For the most part what goes on is bashing … Continue reading
I have been told “there is no such thing as green field development”. While that statement is false for the hobbyist developer, in the business world it is nearly true. Those who code for a hobby or for pure enjoyment … Continue reading
This year I joined the sit-stand work environment revolution and I love it! When it comes to being a successful software professional, investing in the right tools is important. Many of us overlook ergonomics, especially our desk and chair. In … Continue reading
No matter what versioning system you are using (Git, Mercurial, Subversion, TFS, CVS), a useful commit message is just as valuable as adhering to coding style and leaving behind useful comments. Why care about commit messages? If you ever need … Continue reading
There are many developer oriented tools out there for testing web site performance. Many are free (free as in beer), some are open source (free as in speech), and a few are also subscription based. If you are not using … Continue reading
