JDs Work

Using SSH Tunneling

March 01, 2021 #100DaysToOffload, ssh

Use SSH Dynamic Port Forwarding/Tunnel to route web traffic.

Trying out GCC Emacs

February 20, 2021 #100DaysToOffload, emacs

I've always had complaints about emacs performance but the latest native compilation branch squashes any concerns I have with it.

Thoughts on Interfaces for Models

February 11, 2021 programming, #100DaysToOffload, architecture

After making small changes to a model, it got me thinking hard about how I build interfaces.

#100DaysToOffload Challenge

February 10, 2021 #100DaysToOffload, writing, personal

I'm taking part in the #100DaysToOffload challenge: Write 100 blogs in a year.

Rewrote this site... Again

February 10, 2021 zola, foss, personal

This is the second time I've re-written this site in 4 months.

Using Run Command in Emacs for RSpec Watch Mode

February 02, 2021 emacs, elisp

I'm a sucker for small micro-optimizations in my Emacs config. The Run Command package gives plenty of opportunity for that, while also building powerful automation opportunities. Here's the config I came up with for an RSpec watch mode.

Resolving client side routes in Rails

January 09, 2021 rails, ruby

Tell Rails to pass routes to a client with a nifty helper.

Dockerize Create React App

January 02, 2021 react, docker

I'm relatively new to using Docker and wanted a quick way to spin up a small React application using Docker so I could easily share it as a proof of concept for features I develop at work. Here's a quick guide to dockerizing a React app made with create-react-app.

Literate Org Configs

December 28, 2020 emacs, org mode

Managing dotfiles with org mode is exceptionally easy with tools like org-babel-tangle.

Organizing Work is Hard

November 27, 2019 career, soft skills

Taking on organizational responsibility for other developers work is hard work in of itself. It's a careful balance of planning, architecture, and confidence.