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Thoughts on front-end development, building things, and learning in public.

2026-09-02

Deploying Before I Was Ready

What I learned from finally deploying my hockey web app before it felt finished, and why getting real-world feedback matters more than waiting for perfection.

Web DevelopmentNext.jsReactSide ProjectsMVPProduct Development

2026-07-23

What I Learned From My Most Recent Developer Job Interviews

After stepping back into the developer job market, I've learned that technical skills alone aren't enough. From coding assessments to code presentations, every interview has reinforced the importance of strong fundamentals, clear communication, and using AI as a tool, not a replacement for understanding.

Job HuntAIInterviewsCode Assesments

2026-06-17

Relearning the Fundamentals in the Age of AI

Being laid off gave me time to reflect on how I write code and how much I'd been letting AI do the thinking for me.

AIFront-End