Readme-Driven Development
Posted on January 14th, 2014
A brilliantly simple tactic for improving development workflow - write your Readme first. Like test-driven development, this helps clarify goals and catch bugs before they’re committed. Better yet...A lasting side-effect of nootropics
Posted on January 8th, 2014
I’ve been off nootropics for over a month now. Yet under the right circumstances (solid night’s rest, comfortable surroundings, etc.), I can consistently achieve similar levels of alertness and foc...Brainwriting as an alternative to brainstorming
Posted on December 27th, 2013
Instead of having people blurt out ideas verbally (which can lead to groupthink and charisma-driven decisions) - have everyone capture ideas on paper first. Variations include passing written notes...SASS: Multiple Ampersands
Posted on December 27th, 2013
A tip for using the Sass ampersand symbol. You don’t actually need a child selector to use it, which allows for some interesting, useful constructs:Giving more effective feedback
Posted on December 26th, 2013
In a nutshell, start your spiel with: "I'm giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.” This obviously presumes authority and a prior rela...Defusing negative emotions with mindfulness and absurdity
Posted on December 26th, 2013
Photo by dizzylizzy1227 Problem: The human operating system is, ultimately, emotional. Unexpected bad news (or even a series of well-timed annoyances) can cripple your decision-making and ability ...
Ultimate Productivity App: The Spreadsheet
Posted on November 16th, 2013
I’ve tried all the habit tracking tools. Push notifications, badges, lickable interface designs. Last month, I switched to a simple Google spreadsheet. Each column holds a habit (or anti-habit), ea...Elements of User Experience
Posted on October 14th, 2013
Photo via CreativeBeatle Useful for framing design conversations - you don’t want to skip to interface design if the other party is still uncertain about functional specs.
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