The hidden underbelly of software development is translating what you write into something that someone understands. Someone that has no idea what you have written. And they can’t read your code. And even if they could read your code, they don’t want to because they don’t code. Enter logs and stacktraces which has given rise to one of my most favourite and longest-running memes ever. It is crystal clear, in all it’s glory. A developer…
When you have a new idea, the first thing you want to do is talk to someone and explain it to them. You are so overcome with excitement that people can see it on your face and they want to hear what has you all worked up. A new framework? A new language? A new idea? They don’t even have to know what the idea is, but they want to hear it. I remember having…
An API (Application Programming Interface) is the gateway to your application and data. It’s the path by which an ecosystem and grow and evolve around your product offerings. Or wonder why they even bothered. That last line might seem harsh, good, it’s meant to be. API design is not a trivial endeavour as you are no longer thinking about how the team inside of the company will access your software, but rather how the entire…
There is a lot going on in the world. In your office. In your team. And all I can think of today. Is that maybe it’s a good time… To make a little noise.
Last week I was reflecting on all the amazing topics and conversations we have had over with Remotely Prepared and all the great (and appreciative) feedback I have had on Code Your Way Up. To say that it has been easy launching both before and during a pandemic would be an understatement. Through that, I have found the “real work” to occur after what I look back on as the “fun work” which is the…
