Exposure marketing and the power of building in publicI’ve always felt funny about building in public. The idea of sharing the story as it unfolds, instead of waiting to see if it all works…May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
Fewer pipettes: Reflections on a web dev learning AII’ve spent the past few weeks digging deep into AI. It’s not the ChatGPTs and bots that I’m interested in — it’s understanding how the…May 4, 20231May 4, 20231
How to come up with project ideas to get your first dev jobProjects are one of the few ways that early career developers can prove they can do the job, but it can be hard to come up with project…Apr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
The Mill of RejectionHow to know it’s time to start applying for your first dev jobMar 1, 20231Mar 1, 20231
Why you should consider contributing to open source if you’re looking for your first dev jobThe biggest unknown when hiring someone for their first dev job is whether or not you can get the job done. Afterall, you have no track…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Breaking into tech in 2022What I’ve learned from working with early-career devs and what’s changed over the yearsJan 1, 20233Jan 1, 20233
Your biggest asset as a first-time devOne thing I’ve seen from early career developers applying for their first job is that they view the act of someone hiring them as an act of…Dec 1, 2022Dec 1, 2022
Here’s Why You Should Complete Your Portfolio ProjectsA portfolio is an opportunity for early career developers to demonstrate their skills. It’s a way to show what they can do and what they…Nov 1, 20222Nov 1, 20222
CreepI, too, have been followed on the internet, haunted by a search for sandals or slippers or some other stupid shit. It doesn’t bother me…Sep 30, 2022Sep 30, 2022