Programming
The Art of Turning Thought Into FunctionI'm passionate about crafting code that solves problems in a way that's easily extensible and easy to understand. Here, you can learn a little more about my philosophy toward writing code and the technologies I'm familiar with.
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My Experience
Since beginning my programming career in 2020, I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of technologies.
Front End
I have worked extensively with Typescript, most frequently in React, sometimes using Angular (including an in depth refactor and update from AngularJS into Angular 12). I have also deployed applications in Next.js and via Express.js servers.
Back End
I have extensively worked with both Kotlin and Java, using Spring Boot and building with Gradle, to run a suite of back end microservices, as well as some work with Node.
DevOps
I have managed both front and back end deployments on PCF and GCP, via Tekton CI/CD to deploy to both, and Terraform to manage deployments on GCP. I have also migrated Tekton pipelines to GitHub actions and used GitHub actions to manage GCP, using Terraform files and WIF. I also have some experience with Jenkins.
General
I worked with C++ for several months while at MousePaw Media (see my December 2021 Update), and got my start in the field in Python. More recently I've been exploring Rust in some side projects.
Certifications
Stripe Certified Developer.
The variety of technologies employed gives me a broad base to adapt to any new technology, and a sense of what is or should be possible, even when faced with a new technology where I haven't yet used those features.
My coding philosophy centers around the art of refactoring. I firmly believe that well-structured code is a key element of any successful project. I'm constantly seeking ways to make code cleaner, more efficient, and easier to maintain. I love to dive into content that explores best practices, and share my insights in my articles.
This site is an example of my work. It's built with the latest version of Next.js (using the new App Router design), React, and MDX, in TypeScript. The basic setup is available for use by anyone as a template on GitHub. If you'd like to see some more detail about the setup process, check out my related article!
Clean Code
According to Robert C. Martin (creator of the Agile Manifesto and author of Clean Code), developers spend about 10x as much time reading code as we do writing it. This suggests that the more clear the code is, the easier it is to understand. And of course, the better we can understand the code, the less time it takes to make requested changes. Code that is deeply nested, or full of branching logic paths, requires the programmer to hold more information in their mind at once in order to understand just the line they are looking at. By using the appropriate abstractions, clear naming, and the tools the language has available to separate concerns, code can be written in a way that minimizes needing to keep a lot of information in mind at once, freeing up more energy for solving problems effectively.
Test Driven Development
The level of code confidence obtained by Test Driven Development (TDD) is invaluable. Strict TDD, which follows the flow of first writing a test, then making the test past, then refactoring the code (commonly referred to as red, green, refactor
), ensures that the programmer's assumptions about the function of the code have been validated. Ideally, every line of code, and every every feature or function or piece of logic, is backed by tests that ensure they function as expected. This not only guarantees that software works correctly but also provides a safety net that allows for fearless refactoring. A programmer can work in the codebase without being concerned about unknowingly breaking existing functionality. TDD fosters a sense of security, knowing that your code is robust, maintainable, and adaptable to evolving requirements. This level of confidence is key to delivering software that stands the test of time and is readily adaptable to the changing needs of your business.
Posts Tagged Programming:
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Implementing Eiserloh's Noise-Based RNG in Rust
Building a Blog with Next.js App Router and MDX - Part 2: Tags
Building a Blog with Next.js App Router and MDX
Writing Idiomatic Code (starring Vue)
Transferring Your Domain Hosting To A New Provider
Deploying a Next.js Website to a Virtual Private Server
Adding Cypress to an existing Angular project
Building a Dungeon Generator, Part 1. Introduction
Maintaining Custom Forms for a Clinic
Consequences (The Game)
Abstract Factory Method
Importing Data
Setting Up Pelican
Switching to Sphinx / ReST
Learning pointers in C++
Designing a Data Schema
The Best Way To Store Images in PostgreSQL?