Programming
The Art of Turning Thought Into FunctionI'm passionate about crafting code that solves the problem 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, sometimes using React, sometimes using Angular (including an in depth refactor and update from AngularJS into Angular 12).
Back End
I have worked with Kotlin, using Spring Boot and building with Gradle, to run a suite of back end microservices.
DevOps
I used Tekton CI/CD to deploy to both PCF and GCP, managing both front end and back end deployments on these platforms. 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.
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 NextJS (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.
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 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.
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 the function of the code have been validated. Every line of code, every feature or function or piece of logic, are 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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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?