Published inReflectionsLet me pay for Firefox!If Mozilla wants to sustain and grow Firefox, it must adopt a business model that puts users first.Apr 29Apr 29
Published inReflectionsWhat’s so hard about developing software?Why do non-technical people sometimes dramatically underestimate the time, money, and effort required to build software? I think it’s…Aug 17, 2024Aug 17, 2024
Published inReflectionsIs concern about social media overblown?In criticizing social media, I’ve encountered the objection that social media probably isn’t worth worrying about because…Dec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
Saying goodbye to TaggyNever say of anything, “I have lost it,” but, “I have restored it.” Has your child died? It is restored. Has your wife died? She is…Oct 20, 2023Oct 20, 2023
Published inReflectionsDo we really need comments sections?Today’s software is terrible at fostering anything like real-world dialogue. How long can society tolerate this status quo?Aug 11, 2023Aug 11, 2023
Published inReflectionsThe Ten Commandments of Computer Security for Mere MortalsTen common-sense guidelines that anyone can follow to avoid identity theft… or worse.Nov 27, 2022Nov 27, 2022
Published inFor the AnimalsVegan Banana Chocolate Chip MuffinsEasy, delicious vegan muffins in 45 minutes!Oct 23, 2022A response icon2Oct 23, 2022A response icon2
Published inReflectionsGovernor Parson, apologize to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, which responsibly disclosed data leakLast week, I read the bizarre story of Governor Mike Parson of Missouri vowing to prosecute local journalists who notified his office of a…Oct 24, 2021Oct 24, 2021
Published inReflectionsLeaving MozillaAt 15, I decided to one day work for Mozilla. Now, after 8 years at the company, I have been laid off. This is my story.Aug 18, 2020Aug 18, 2020
Published inReflectionsGradually Reduce the Number of Eslint Problems in Your CodebaseHow can one improve the quality of an existing JavaScript codebase when there is already a backlog of ESLint warnings and errors?Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
