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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Use Personal Goals to Shape Everything You Do
Many jobs have formal goal-setting and goal-measuring programs. You should be doing the same for yourself and your personal life.
4 Tips for Refactoring Like a Pro
Refactoring should be part of the code writing process, including the best developers. Here are four tips for working refactoring into your process effectively and efficiently.
The Solution to Task List Woes
I've never been able to get task lists to work for me, regardless of what app I used. So I threw all my lists and apps out and tried something entirely new.
If You Hate the Code You're Writing...
Here are four ways in which I remedy hating the code I'm writing, and what you should do if you hate the code you're writing.
Two Methods for Writing Better Code
Take yourself to the next level in any programming language by using the powers and talents of those that have come and done before you, and by reflecting those powers back on others who will come after you.
You Should be Embarrassed by Old Code
Looking at old code can be an uncomfortable, embarrassing, or infuriating experience. And that's a good thing.
Maintain Balance by Checking In
Balance is the key to doing anything well for a long period of time. But balance can fade slowly over time. We must check in to ensure we are maintaining balance in our lives.
Balance Belongs in Everything You Do
If you want to do something well in life, you must do it with balance.
My Favorite Tool for Managing Project-Specific Environment Variables
With many local projects, environment variables often conflict with one another. I tried several tools before landing on my favorite for managing project-specific values.