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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
How To Use "No" Effectively
No is powerful. It's concise, precise, and direct. Learn when it makes sense to use it, and when to stand back.
How To Use Paper Trail As An Activity Feed
That whole killing two birds with one stone approach might just work in using PaperTrail as an activity log, at least in simpler projects.
WordPress Is Not Easy
WordPress has grown flexible and complex over the years. Yet, people still believe it's easy to use. Why?
Act on Inspiration Before It Runs Away
Inspiration is an amazing feeling. It comes in an array of forms. It arrives without warning, sometimes subtly, sometimes like a storm. And it can leave just as quickly.
Transition Between Database Adapters in Rails
Transitioning from one database to another, or even to a whole new database with a new adapter, can be tough. Here's an easy way to transition content.
Stop Making the Same Spelling Mistakes
Keep spelling the same word wrong? Try this little trick.
Disable Rake Commands in a Rails Project
Sometimes you want to disable some of the default rake tasks in a rails project. Here's a quick way to do just that.
A Product You Can Build in a Day That You Shouldn't Build in a Day
It's easy for time to get away from you when you're building one of your brilliant ideas. Here's a way to put valuable constraints on yourself and your team.
Face Assumptions Directly
I really hate assumptions. It's essential to lessen or remove assumptions from a situation. And when you can't, you can at least face them directly and honestly.