I Rebuilt My Blog for the Fifth Time
Every rewrite taught me something different. This one taught me to stop rewriting.
Blog
Everything I've written, newest first. Notes to my past self, published in case they help yours.
SQLite Is Probably All You Need
Before you reach for a managed database cluster, consider the file that's been quietly running the world since 2000.
Understanding Closures, Finally
The explanation I wish someone had given me ten years ago: closures are just functions with a backpack.
CSS Grid Is Easier Than You Think
You need about six properties to build almost every layout on the web. Here they are.
A Field Guide to Debugging
Debugging is a learnable skill with an actual method — not a personality trait some engineers are born with.
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