I’d say good copy is at the top of my list but this article from @amyhoy is a great read and covers common issues with landing pages you can easily avoid. #DevDiscuss https://stackingthebricks.com/6-landing-page-mistakes/ https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1174127753701969920
November 3, 2024 at 12:46 AM
I’d say good copy is at the top of my list but this article from @amyhoy is a great read and covers common issues with landing pages you can easily avoid. #DevDiscuss https://stackingthebricks.com/6-landing-page-mistakes/ https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1174127753701969920
“What is art?” is one of the best trolls mankind has ever invented!
I’ve done a lot of artistic work with traditional mediums as well with computer code.
Code itself is inherently artistic in the same sense a paint brush is.
It’s not the wand, it’s the magician #devDiscuss https://t.co/Wm87...
I’ve done a lot of artistic work with traditional mediums as well with computer code.
Code itself is inherently artistic in the same sense a paint brush is.
It’s not the wand, it’s the magician #devDiscuss https://t.co/Wm87...
November 3, 2024 at 12:28 AM
“What is art?” is one of the best trolls mankind has ever invented!
I’ve done a lot of artistic work with traditional mediums as well with computer code.
Code itself is inherently artistic in the same sense a paint brush is.
It’s not the wand, it’s the magician #devDiscuss https://t.co/Wm87...
I’ve done a lot of artistic work with traditional mediums as well with computer code.
Code itself is inherently artistic in the same sense a paint brush is.
It’s not the wand, it’s the magician #devDiscuss https://t.co/Wm87...
5 years... I would tell myself that every software project isn’t an Enterprise Application.
15 years... start now. Write more. Sales and marketing are the key.
Overall past me is stoked for how it’s worked out 💪 #DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1131003406615814144
15 years... start now. Write more. Sales and marketing are the key.
Overall past me is stoked for how it’s worked out 💪 #DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1131003406615814144
November 3, 2024 at 12:25 AM
5 years... I would tell myself that every software project isn’t an Enterprise Application.
15 years... start now. Write more. Sales and marketing are the key.
Overall past me is stoked for how it’s worked out 💪 #DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1131003406615814144
15 years... start now. Write more. Sales and marketing are the key.
Overall past me is stoked for how it’s worked out 💪 #DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1131003406615814144
We use Postgres for http://egghead.io and I like it a lot. Generally I’m a managing data through the Rails console, but we also love the Blaze gem for querying.
I’m SUPER stoked on graph databases like Neo4j 😍
#DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1123391597499027464
I’m SUPER stoked on graph databases like Neo4j 😍
#DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1123391597499027464
November 3, 2024 at 12:21 AM
We use Postgres for http://egghead.io and I like it a lot. Generally I’m a managing data through the Rails console, but we also love the Blaze gem for querying.
I’m SUPER stoked on graph databases like Neo4j 😍
#DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1123391597499027464
I’m SUPER stoked on graph databases like Neo4j 😍
#DevDiscuss https://twitter.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1123391597499027464
Confession: I don't write unit tests and don't really care. They provide value, but I pay for the custom software I work on out of pocket so only core backend business systems end up extensively tested... #DevDiscuss
November 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Confession: I don't write unit tests and don't really care. They provide value, but I pay for the custom software I work on out of pocket so only core backend business systems end up extensively tested... #DevDiscuss
RT @ThePracticalDev: That does it for a fun #DevDiscuss on cloud service providers. But never forget:
February 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
RT @ThePracticalDev: That does it for a fun #DevDiscuss on cloud service providers. But never forget:
#DevDiscuss: If you went to through a comp sci program of some kind, what are some things your respective programs missed in preparing you for a successful real-world career?
November 17, 2024 at 8:09 PM
#DevDiscuss: If you went to through a comp sci program of some kind, what are some things your respective programs missed in preparing you for a successful real-world career?
Twitter brainstorm: What are some examples of #it #modernization challenges that businesses face? Testing a theory. #devDiscuss
November 17, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Twitter brainstorm: What are some examples of #it #modernization challenges that businesses face? Testing a theory. #devDiscuss
Thesis for a blog post: #microsoft #biztalk is an Enterprise integration anti-pattern because it becomes a bottleneck and a black box / black hole. Agree? #devdiscuss
November 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Thesis for a blog post: #microsoft #biztalk is an Enterprise integration anti-pattern because it becomes a bottleneck and a black box / black hole. Agree? #devdiscuss
Agile isn't agile if its principles are abandoned when things get hard. Devs, how do your teams keep it together? #DevDiscuss
November 17, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Agile isn't agile if its principles are abandoned when things get hard. Devs, how do your teams keep it together? #DevDiscuss
Most controversial tech take: Unit tests are overrated for MVP stage. Integration tests cover 80% of risks at half the time cost. Change my mind.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Most controversial tech take: Unit tests are overrated for MVP stage. Integration tests cover 80% of risks at half the time cost. Change my mind.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
Hiring question: Would you hire a dev who can't LeetCode but has a profitable side project? I say yes. What do you say?
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Hiring question: Would you hire a dev who can't LeetCode but has a profitable side project? I say yes. What do you say?
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
Most controversial tech take: Unit tests are overrated for MVP stage. Integration tests cover 80% of risks at half the time cost. Change my mind.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Most controversial tech take: Unit tests are overrated for MVP stage. Integration tests cover 80% of risks at half the time cost. Change my mind.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
Microservices or monolith? I say: 95% of teams using microservices would have saved 3 years with a well-structured monolith. The other 5% know why they need it — and don't say it proudly.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Microservices or monolith? I say: 95% of teams using microservices would have saved 3 years with a well-structured monolith. The other 5% know why they need it — and don't say it proudly.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
Hiring question: Would you hire a dev who can't LeetCode but has a profitable side project? I say yes. What do you say?
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hiring question: Would you hire a dev who can't LeetCode but has a profitable side project? I say yes. What do you say?
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
What's your most expensive 'I'll just build this real quick' moment? Mine: A Python script that became production-critical. No tests. No docs. Running for 2 years. I don't dare touch it.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
July 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
What's your most expensive 'I'll just build this real quick' moment? Mine: A Python script that became production-critical. No tests. No docs. Running for 2 years. I don't dare touch it.
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#tech #devdiscuss #askdev #programming
#DevDiscuss
Another interview 🚩 RedFlag
If it's a programming / coding thing that has NOTHING to do with the job description, they don't know how to measure your strengths. So they won't know how to measure your success.
Say no to algorithm problems. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Another interview 🚩 RedFlag
If it's a programming / coding thing that has NOTHING to do with the job description, they don't know how to measure your strengths. So they won't know how to measure your success.
Say no to algorithm problems. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
March 30, 2022 at 1:55 AM
#DevDiscuss
Another interview 🚩 RedFlag
If it's a programming / coding thing that has NOTHING to do with the job description, they don't know how to measure your strengths. So they won't know how to measure your success.
Say no to algorithm problems. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Another interview 🚩 RedFlag
If it's a programming / coding thing that has NOTHING to do with the job description, they don't know how to measure your strengths. So they won't know how to measure your success.
Say no to algorithm problems. 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
#DevDiscuss any interview where
A) They tell you exactly how many questions there are
B) they are all questions about specific or peculiar features of a language
Is a pop-quiz. It means they don't have a reasonable way to gauge your skills.
RedFlag https://t.co/ccSJzkLY5a
A) They tell you exactly how many questions there are
B) they are all questions about specific or peculiar features of a language
Is a pop-quiz. It means they don't have a reasonable way to gauge your skills.
RedFlag https://t.co/ccSJzkLY5a
March 30, 2022 at 1:51 AM
#DevDiscuss any interview where
A) They tell you exactly how many questions there are
B) they are all questions about specific or peculiar features of a language
Is a pop-quiz. It means they don't have a reasonable way to gauge your skills.
RedFlag https://t.co/ccSJzkLY5a
A) They tell you exactly how many questions there are
B) they are all questions about specific or peculiar features of a language
Is a pop-quiz. It means they don't have a reasonable way to gauge your skills.
RedFlag https://t.co/ccSJzkLY5a
#DevDiscuss if you're a front end dev who struggles to name stuff, I made a guide for you
https://blog.frankmtaylor.com/2021/10/21/a-small-guide-for-naming-stuff-in-front-end-code/ https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1453177505104367617
https://blog.frankmtaylor.com/2021/10/21/a-small-guide-for-naming-stuff-in-front-end-code/ https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1453177505104367617
October 27, 2021 at 1:53 AM
#DevDiscuss if you're a front end dev who struggles to name stuff, I made a guide for you
https://blog.frankmtaylor.com/2021/10/21/a-small-guide-for-naming-stuff-in-front-end-code/ https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1453177505104367617
https://blog.frankmtaylor.com/2021/10/21/a-small-guide-for-naming-stuff-in-front-end-code/ https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1453177505104367617
#DevDiscuss coding never impacted my sleep. But I have Narcolepsy, I can sleep whenever I want.
Terrible project management did impact my sleep. A company that didn't manage client expectations or plan projects expected me to ignore sleep to deliver on their failed mistakes.
Terrible project management did impact my sleep. A company that didn't manage client expectations or plan projects expected me to ignore sleep to deliver on their failed mistakes.
August 4, 2021 at 1:32 AM
#DevDiscuss coding never impacted my sleep. But I have Narcolepsy, I can sleep whenever I want.
Terrible project management did impact my sleep. A company that didn't manage client expectations or plan projects expected me to ignore sleep to deliver on their failed mistakes.
Terrible project management did impact my sleep. A company that didn't manage client expectations or plan projects expected me to ignore sleep to deliver on their failed mistakes.
For a solid month, I kept a spreadsheet of how long it took me to do every.single.task. I would compare that to my estimates and that helped me bridge the gap between estimate and reality.
#DevDiscuss https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1404966973621080084
#DevDiscuss https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1404966973621080084
June 16, 2021 at 1:13 AM
For a solid month, I kept a spreadsheet of how long it took me to do every.single.task. I would compare that to my estimates and that helped me bridge the gap between estimate and reality.
#DevDiscuss https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1404966973621080084
#DevDiscuss https://x.com/ThePracticalDev/status/1404966973621080084
Another unspoken truth for #DevDiscuss
Many IT organizations have terrible hiring practices because they hired terrible people that they can't get rid of, and they're trying to avoid repeating the mistake.
Many IT organizations have terrible hiring practices because they hired terrible people that they can't get rid of, and they're trying to avoid repeating the mistake.
March 31, 2021 at 2:37 AM
Another unspoken truth for #DevDiscuss
Many IT organizations have terrible hiring practices because they hired terrible people that they can't get rid of, and they're trying to avoid repeating the mistake.
Many IT organizations have terrible hiring practices because they hired terrible people that they can't get rid of, and they're trying to avoid repeating the mistake.
Another unspoken truth for #devdiscuss : companies would rather continue accruing technical debt than refactor anything.
The hardest thing you will do in your career is convince an organization to change their ways.
Their lack of change is what changes you.
The hardest thing you will do in your career is convince an organization to change their ways.
Their lack of change is what changes you.
March 31, 2021 at 2:33 AM
Another unspoken truth for #devdiscuss : companies would rather continue accruing technical debt than refactor anything.
The hardest thing you will do in your career is convince an organization to change their ways.
Their lack of change is what changes you.
The hardest thing you will do in your career is convince an organization to change their ways.
Their lack of change is what changes you.
#DevDiscuss
When you're working remotely, you gotta relearn how to express yourself.
I rely on _emphasis_ and *boldness* to replicate my actual tone of voice. The occasional ;) or :p helps me express a little sarcasm.
Not having an audible voice changes communication.
When you're working remotely, you gotta relearn how to express yourself.
I rely on _emphasis_ and *boldness* to replicate my actual tone of voice. The occasional ;) or :p helps me express a little sarcasm.
Not having an audible voice changes communication.
August 5, 2020 at 2:51 AM
#DevDiscuss
When you're working remotely, you gotta relearn how to express yourself.
I rely on _emphasis_ and *boldness* to replicate my actual tone of voice. The occasional ;) or :p helps me express a little sarcasm.
Not having an audible voice changes communication.
When you're working remotely, you gotta relearn how to express yourself.
I rely on _emphasis_ and *boldness* to replicate my actual tone of voice. The occasional ;) or :p helps me express a little sarcasm.
Not having an audible voice changes communication.