May 3, 2021Member-onlyFour Myths of Web PerformanceDon’t waste your time (or money) focusing on things that won’t really improve your website’s performance. I’ve seen many companies spend countless hours trying to optimize their website, only to realize (after the fact) that their efforts were misguided. In web performance, it’s easy to focus on the wrong thing…Performance7 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Mar 24, 2021Member-onlyThe three metrics that will make your website fasterYou want to make your website faster, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. I get it, web performance optimization contains a lot of “stuff.” It can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to focus first. Don’t worry, I got you! To understand what’s going to drive the…Web Performance5 min read
Mar 15, 2021Member-onlyPage Rendering LifecycleEvery time you load a web app, your browser performs a set of actions. By understanding what each action is and why it’s needed, you can fine-tune the performance. This article is an excerpt from my book The Web Performance Handbook. In it, you will learn the core concepts of…Web Development3 min read
Jan 5, 2021Member-onlyThe Strange & Infectious Appeal of Kenny Vs SpennyHave you ever licked up bird shit? Eaten cat food? Bobbed for apples out of the toilet? There are two Canadian documentarian-turned-comedians who have. The “best friends” form a natural comedic duo, as Spencer Rice likes to point out during interviews. Spencer is the anxiety-riddled “straight” man who’s frowning mug…Comedy9 min read
Aug 28, 2018Delegated Proof of StakeConsensus Algorithms — Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Proof of Importance Bitcoin uses a shit load of energy. Bitcoin’s energy footprint has surged along with it’s dramatic rise in popularity. …Bitcoin4 min read
May 29, 2018Member-onlyEthereum explained for normal peopleWhy you should care, how it works, and why it’s not Bitcoin. — You’ve probably heard a lot about blockchain lately. With Bitcoin’s recent surge in popularity, this new field of distributed cryptographic technology has exploded with companies and blockchains all competing for a piece of the pie. Bitcoin uses blockchain technology to track transaction of digital currency in a distributed way. Ethereum…Blockchain5 min read
May 15, 2018Member-onlyHow do you pick the right technology?These are the questions and considerations I use to pick a tech stack for that fits my client and my project. — I’m a developer. I have frameworks I like to use and opinions about ones I don’t. …Java Script6 min read
May 1, 2018Member-onlyIncrease productivity by pretending your work is already doneWhat work? — It’s not unusual to write a small “status update” email to a client or superior throughout the lifespan of a project. Usually once a day, or maybe 3x a week, I’ll drop my boss a line, just to convey progress, concerns, or blockers. Then I stumbled on something. Occasionally, I’d…Productivity4 min read
Apr 16, 2018Member-onlyThe Secrets of the CSSOM & Why You Should CareHow browsers render & style a page — I spent a handful of year building websites without knowing how exactly one is rendered. I’d hear things about “painting” and “layout,” but I never really felt like I needed to dive into it in order to do my job. I was wrong (kind of). Sure, you can get by…Web Development5 min read
Apr 6, 2018Member-onlyBitcoin & Blockchain explained for normal peopleBlockchain and Bitcoin explained in a way your mom would understand — Bitcoin7 min read
