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  • GitHub Dashboard

    A desktop app for keeping track of my open pull requests across github.com and github enterprise.

    May 27, 2026
    #tooling
  • Smooth Worktrees

    A tmux-based tool for quickly spinning up git worktrees with a ready-to-go dev environment.

    April 29, 2026
    #tooling #ai
  • Plan or prototype

    My shift from writing code to planning and reviewing as AI agents do more of the implementation.

    February 25, 2026
    #product #ai
  • How I use AI in 2025

    A snapshot of my AI tooling stack: Raycast, Cursor, dictation, and code reviews.

    May 7, 2025
    #tooling #ai
  • Default input modes in telescope pickers

    Configuring telescope.nvim pickers to start in normal mode instead of insert mode.

    January 4, 2025
    #tooling
  • The two modes of product engineering

    The difference between building the right thing and building the thing right.

    November 12, 2024
    #product
  • Default to sharing

    Why all software developers should share their work publicly.

    April 17, 2024
    #product
  • My Inboxes

    An inventory of all the inboxes I care about and which ones to dial back.

    March 21, 2024
  • Dynamic templates in Obsidian with JavaScript

    Using Templater and custom JavaScript to generate dynamic weekly notes in Obsidian.

    February 29, 2024
    #tooling
  • Embrace Intentionality

    How becoming a parent forced me to be more deliberate about how I spend my time.

    February 10, 2024
  • Hyper Key

    Mapping CapsLock to a hyper key for global keyboard shortcuts on macOS.

    January 3, 2024
    #tooling
  • The Daily Note

    Starting each day with a blank note to capture ideas, feelings, and tasks.

    December 5, 2023
    #tooling
  • I am joining Sana Labs!

    Why I decided to leave freelancing and join Sana Labs as an employee.

    April 16, 2021
  • Implement Reduce

    A video walkthrough of implementing the reduce function from scratch.

    April 26, 2020
    #tooling
  • Focus Management in React with forwardRef and useImperativeHandle

    Using forwardRef and useImperativeHandle to manage focus in custom React components.

    April 12, 2020
    #tooling
  • System commands in vim

    Running system commands from inside Vim using the expression register.

    May 29, 2019
    #tooling
  • Thoughts on solo-travel and a nomadic lifestyle

    Reflections on solo travel, remote work, and packing light for a month in Southeast Asia.

    February 4, 2019
  • Pull Requests and Code Reviews

    What makes a pull request great and how to do a thorough code review.

    October 5, 2018
    #product
  • I Quit My Job

    Leaving my job at Netlight to start freelancing.

    August 26, 2018
  • What is the best file structure for a React project?

    Comparing file-by-type vs file-by-feature approaches to structuring React projects.

    August 20, 2018
    #tooling
  • Measurable Teams

    Using weekly questionnaires and health monitors to measure team well-being.

    July 14, 2018
    #product
  • CSSGrid.pro

    An interactive tool I built for learning CSS Grid by doing.

    May 23, 2018
    #tooling
  • Introduction to CSS Grid

    A visual introduction to CSS Grid: defining grids, positioning items, and using template areas.

    December 11, 2017
    #tooling
  • English Keyboard on a Swedish MacBook

    Switching to an English keyboard layout on a Swedish MacBook for easier coding.

    August 16, 2016
    #tooling
  • Contributing to React

    Overcoming the intimidation of contributing to a major open source project.

    May 2, 2016
    #tooling
  • Ask Them Anything on GitHub

    The trend of AMA repositories on GitHub, where anyone can ask you questions via issues.

    April 27, 2016
  • Introduction to Vim

    Getting started with Vim: modes, basic commands, and why vimtutor is the best first step.

    January 21, 2016
    #tooling
  • Headspace

    Trying guided meditation for 10 minutes a day with the Headspace app.

    June 9, 2015
  • Talk About Flexbox

    Giving my first meetup talk about CSS Flexbox.

    March 4, 2015
    #tooling
  • On Flexbox

    Early explorations with CSS Flexbox and its browser support.

    February 6, 2015
    #tooling