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Open-source loses a friend
Why have we trusted GitHub with so much of modern open-source infrastructure?
How to learn programming the natural way
You can follow a hundred tutorials and still be lost, or...
Hardcoded.
I've hardcoded scripts that send me a summary of the previous day's activity with a positive twist. I'm done screwing around.
Pricing cannot be an afterthought
If you're starting a company or working on a side project, please heed this advice.
There's no such thing as app ideas
Here's what you can say the next time someone tells you they have an app idea.
Be Intelligent For Your Users
Apple's AirPods are magical, but even more magical is the ability for a company to constantly trap itself in a corner and force itself to innovate.
You’ll get there faster if you slow down
Slowing down is hard, but is the only way to ship both a good life and a quality product.
Growth Articles That Make You Feel Small
There are a certain class of articles that aim to convince you that legendary growth is possible in 3 Easy Steps. You know the ones--short, easy to read paragraphs, fluctuating header styles, and fifth grade level line charts. Know how to react.
Be absolutely resolute in what you do
This may sound obvious, but don't be pathetic. Patheticness is the default state of our actions. If you're sure of Newton's third law, then give it all you got.
When you're stuck, bash things together.
If your problem is what to do next, find a different problem.
Why You're Resistant to Being Productive
I've found that resistance to doing things you know you should be doing usually comes down to three reasons, two of which are solvable.
How To Leave App Reviews Like A Decent Person
If you've ever written an app review before, please read this.
PSA: Add dir="auto" to your inputs and textareas.
Google has been lying to us about RTL support.
When nothing happens
Problems suck. But no problems sucks more.
I'm glad I'm not doing hardware
As hard as software is...
The Secret Life of Software Bugs
To them, we are gods. But some bugs make blasphemy the sole purpose of their existence.
Stop changing your homepage
It's always tempting to change your homepage as a last resort. This is the quickest way to kill your project.
Don't build features you can't afford to maintain
Adding features to your app is all fun and games until someone gets hurt.
Build a Business, not an App
It took me several years to learn the importance of building a business vs an app. And it's made all the difference.
Stop Waiting
I have a bad habit of waiting for something to magically happen after I release a new project. No more.
I don't know, a million times
A staple of any entrepreneur's vocabulary.
You should quit your job.
Sounds reckless right? But I want to make the case for why quitting your job can be a great way to...
How To Destroy A Company
It’s fun to hate on things we love. Humans tend to have a sort of fetish for violence when things are...
I've seen heaven. And it's written in JavaScript.
Why React Native is the Future
I hate marketing
I hate marketing. There, I said it. I hate hate hate marketing. Reaching out to people, forming new...
In Defense of Electron
Electron, a popular framework that allows developers to write code once and deploy on multiple...
Subscription is the only way to do software
Last week, popular writing app Ulysses announced that it would be moving from one-time purchase...
Discount Software Is A Myth
And why Apple should remove the 99¢ tier from the App Store.
Starting a Business as a Developer In 2017
Developers are really good at coding. And when you’re trying to start a company, that can become a huge problem.