We can talk about good code and bad code all day, but it’s important to recognize the other traits of code — other axes on which code can… — We can talk about good code and bad code all day, but it’s important to recognize the other traits of code — other axes on which code can be evaluated. One of the common ones is the term hacky. What is that? In some cases, hacky code is meant to…

It’s likely that you have seen this commercial from Apple — if you haven’t, you can check it out on 📹 YouTube 📹. Something bothered me… — It’s likely that you have seen this commercial from Apple — if you haven’t, you can check it out on 📹 YouTube 📹. Something bothered me about this commercial every time I’ve seen it... Neighbor: “What are you doing on your computer?” Scout: “What’s a Computer?”

I think it’s time more frontend and full-stack developers started using tmux, which stands for “terminal multiplexer”. But before we get… — I think it’s time more frontend and full-stack developers started using tmux, which stands for “terminal multiplexer”. But before we get into whatever “multiplexer” means, let’s consider Vim. Vim is the default text editor when writing a git commit message. A wonky terminal program that somehow makes writing 50 characters…

As a frontend developer, designer, and mentor at Thinkful, I talk with junior web developers on a daily basis. I see their struggles… — As a frontend developer, designer, and mentor at Thinkful, I talk with junior web developers on a daily basis. I see their struggles, inspect their portfolio sites, and am always on the lookout of how to improve their understanding of CSS. In this post, I want to outline the most…

This is a question with several correct answers, depending on what you want to do with your code and what kinds of programs you want to… — This is a question with several correct answers, depending on what you want to do with your code and what kinds of programs you want to build. There’s software everywhere: Software is running your thermostat, your car…

Should you learn programming? — This is a love story like any other. It hurts, but it’s worth it. Every day we encounter products of civilized society, old breakthroughs and progressive improvement. Individuals are themselves echoes of interactions of past species. Other species inherit culture and teach their young ones from one generation to the…