Reflections

What’s so hard about developing software?

Why do non-technical people sometimes dramatically underestimate the time, money, and…

Is concern about social media overblown?

In criticizing social media, I’ve encountered the objection…

Do we really need comments sections?

Do social media platforms and news websites really need comments sections? I don’t think so.

The Ten Commandments of Computer Security for Mere Mortals

Ten common-sense guidelines that anyone can…

Leaving Mozilla

At 15, I decided to one day work for Mozilla. Now, after 8 years at the company, I…

Gradually Reduce the Number of Eslint Problems in Your Codebase

How can one improve the quality of an existing JavaScript codebase when there is already a backlog of ESLint warnings and errors?

Less is more

When writing software, we should approach our own ideas with skepticism. We have more ideas than users have needs.

Features do not guarantee success. If they did, we would line up to trade smartphones for punch cards. Myspace would acquire Twitter. Picasa would be the new…