10/24/2022
Principles of Managing #3: Always be leaving.
Delegate when someone else can do the work. Do the work that only you can do. And always be training to be replaced. [...]
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Experiences as a Manager
9/30/2022
Principles of Managing #2: Be selfless when managing.
Your people should always come first. Forget about your needs and focus on theirs, and you will find that your needs will be filled, too. [...]
9/17/2022
Principles of Managing #1: Be selfish when hiring.
Don't settle when hiring. As a matter of fact, never settle. The cost of making a bad hire is exponential to the effort of finding the right candidate. [...]
Experiences as a Software Engineer
8/24/2024
The Power and Pitfalls of Optional Chaining in JavaScript & TypeScript: When Convenience Becomes a Liability
In this article, we'll explore the utility of optional chaining, the risks it poses, and best practices for balancing its use with proper data modeling. [...]
11/7/2023
Adding Vite as middleware to your HTTP Server
Adding Vite and all of the development benefits to your custom web server is actually easier than it sounds! [...]
10/30/2023
Building a Custom Node.js HTTP Server from Scratch
Using frameworks like Express.js can be very useful, but sometimes having too many dependencies mitigates the usefulness. [...]