Erik Pukinskis articles - 8 total
How to "own" a project if you're an engineer
We're working through the Four roles your software team can't function without. Last time we talked...
If you have bugs, you need a Bug Warden
Last time, I introduced the Four roles your software team can't function without. These roles are...
Four Roles Your Software Team Can't Function Without
We've all seen it go both ways: Company A: Has no real structure in place, just a bunch of stuff...
What is a Pro Web Engineer?
Terms like "professional" and "engineer" are bandied about in the software world. A lot of us are...
Big, scary, and ignored: Are backlogs even worth it?
Let's start with some observations about backlogs: 1. Backlogs Want To Be Scary Maybe...
The Persistent Test Factory Pattern
I've worked on many codebases that used what I consider to be one of the worst patterns in automated...
How to spy on a third party ES6 export in Vitest
This was a bit of a tricky one, and the solution from the Vitest docs didn't work for me. Those docs...
The best way to initialize a React Context in TypeScript
React Contexts are great—they let you neatly encapsulate behavior that cuts across multiple React...