Designing data models
There's nothing like a good data model, but designing one is easier said than done.
James Gayfer
A personal website and dev blog.
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My intro to game (engine) dev
How I discovered the joy of game development, despite staunchly avoiding it for years.
My everyday carry
Attempting to free myself from my own thoughts with a notebook.
What if you succeed?
We're always chasing success, but what happens if we achieve it?
Don't write Rust like it's Java
I didn't discover the joy of writing Rust code until I stopped trying to make the language something it isn't.
A look inside Mastodon
A look inside the inner workings of Mastodon's decentralized social network.
Code review for good
Code review is an inherently human process; we place our hard work on a pedestal for our peers to judge. It's ripe for conflict, but it doesn't have to be.
Learn to never be wrong
As a software developer, there's an intrinsic desire to be right, but that desire can lead to ineffective teams, especially in leadership positions.
Elegant service objects
A guide on how to write low friction service objects for a Ruby on Rails application.