Personal stories from years of shipping, breaking, and rebuilding production systems.
Five years ago I bought a domain about a coworker's Dr Pepper habit. Here is what building it in Gatsby, then rebuilding it on Next.js 16, taught me about side projects that outlive their framework.
I aced the coding test and walked into the interview with the job nearly in hand. One vague question at the end sank it. The lesson: if you don't understand what they're really asking, ask for context.
A retrospective story about a breach-monitoring alert, a dog-inspired password and the difference between sentimental passwords and unique credentials.
My experience meeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg at WordCamp Europe 2024 in Torino, Italy. A journey filled with inspiration, connections, and memorable moments.