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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
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Hands off the fretboard
Coding felt like playing a song. The notes came out of your fingers. Now someone walks up mid-song and says, “Stop playing it yourself, or you’ll fall behind.” The maker, the artist… hands off the fretboard. Something is lost when you stop touching the strings. But the instrument has changed, not disappeared.
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Radical transparency in support
Support teams often default to vague responses when customers report issues, prioritizing corporate image over transparency. Embracing “radical transparency” enhances customer relationships by sharing honest details about problems and limitations. This approach fosters trust, reduces repeated inquiries, and encourages collaborative solutions, ultimately benefiting both customers and the company.
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One thing at a time
The author reflects on the negative impacts of multitasking, especially exacerbated by faster AI tools that encourage juggling multiple tasks. After shifting to a “one thing at a time” approach, they experienced improved calmness and control, highlighting the importance of focusing on individual tasks for better mental well-being, regardless of productivity metrics.
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Managing up
Management is a two-way street, involving proactive engagement from both managers and individual contributors (ICs). ICs should prepare for 1:1s, provide context about their work, align on priorities, and communicate problems early. This collaboration leads to better relationships, faster growth, and increased satisfaction for both parties.
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Upgrading an Elixir Phoenix app using Tidewave
My company, Amignosis, website is a simple Phoenix LiveView web app. It was on Phoenix 1.7.21 and Elixir 1.18, and I wanted to upgrade it to Phoenix 1.8.3 and Elixir 1.19. So, I decided to try Tidewave with Claude Code, to do it for me. Here’s a video showing the process, but read ahead if…
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Loading memories
It was spring break, 1988. I turned on my Amiga 500, the pigeons cooed outside, and summer filled the air. Across the street, my friend had an Atari and a magazine full of BASIC listings. We typed code all afternoon. Nothing has changed, but everything has changed. I’m loading memories.
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