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  1. 17 Dec 2024

    It’s OK to have a slow day

    Sometimes, our bodies speak louder than our minds.

    Off-Topic 2 min read →
  2. 11 Dec 2024

    Your live coding stream does not need a bigger audience

    Less is more.

    Streaming 2 min read →
  3. 11 Dec 2024

    Stop writing SEO-first! These are the 4 types of DevRel content (plus their Leading Themes)

    Discover how to classify DevRel content to understand what works for your team. Learn about 4 content types, their goals, and leading themes.

    DevRel Meta 5 min read →
  4. 8 Dec 2024

    How making an impulsive purchase made me realise I haven’t been OK since my dad died

    And yet, I am determined to be OK.

    Off-Topic 6 min read →
  5. 5 Dec 2024

    How I reduced an API call from >5 seconds to under 100ms

    I wrote more terrible code. Here's how I fixed it.

    Web Dev 8 min read →
  6. 26 Nov 2024

    Defining paths to business value in Developer Relations

    This post is not about measuring success in DevRel, but about making an impact in a way only DevRel can do, and should be doing.

    DevRel Meta 9 min read →
  7. 22 Nov 2024

    How I show Bluesky likes on my blog posts

    Learn how to use the Bluesky API to show likes and Bluesky user avatars on your blog posts when you share them on Bluesky.

    Web Dev 7 min read →
  8. 24 Sep 2024

    Sentry can’t fix React hydration errors, but it can really help you debug them

    Hydration failed because the initial ui does not match what was rendered on the server. Great.

    Web Dev 5 min read →
  9. 22 Sep 2024

    Work is meaningless, and it almost killed my husband

    Work is an exchange of time for money.

    Off-Topic 10 min read →
  10. 19 Aug 2024

    How to make your web page faster before it even loads

    Perhaps you could use your new-found knowledge on DNS to wow people at all the cool parties you probably attend.

    Web Dev 14 min read →
  11. 22 Jul 2024

    I conducted a community survey and here’s what I learned

    Oh sweet, delicious, data. Get in my mouth.

    Off-Topic 6 min read →
  12. 2 Jul 2024

    Your bad LCP score might be a backend issue

    This is the best way to debug slow web pages.

    Web Dev 8 min read →
  13. 11 Jun 2024

    How To Hack Your Google Lighthouse Scores In 2024

    I put on my lab coat and science googles to investigate.

    Web Dev 19 min read →
  14. 9 Jun 2024

    One does not simply delete cookies

    Sometimes, even the most "intuitive" framework APIs can create misunderstandings in the minds of seasoned web developers (ahem, me).

    Web Dev 5 min read →
  15. 15 May 2024

    5 easy tips to improve your personal website performance

    TL;DR: Add less.

    Web Dev 11 min read →