Splitting up modules in Rust

A few weeks ago, I decided to prioritize learning Rust over a few other potential side projects. I had played…

Electron is {derogatory_phrase_here}!!!111

Do I have your attention?

Intro to DevOps for the Uninitiated

Those of you who know me professionally probably know that I’m a fan of DevOps. I dislike process for the sake a process and hate having to fight with gatekeepers in order to get my work done. Give me tools that work, processes that keep me productive, and the…

Maintenance, Operational Concerns, and Cost

So much of our time as software developers is spent maintaining existing applications and services. I’ve always taken this as a given and treated it as an annoyance as opposed to “real work”. I don’t want to maintain someone else’s old and crappy code! I…

I knew when I met you that an adventure was going to happen.

Life Changed in an Instant. I Was Laid Off.

Wednesday March 16th was my last day at work.

Saying Goodbye to Home

Today is my last day as a resident of Pittsburgh, PA. Tomorrow I will be a resident of San Francisco, CA. I’m moving…

Fix Hiring and Train a New Generation

Discussions about how to “fix tech hiring” and “improve diversity” are becoming common at…