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Bridging the Gap in Computer Science Education: Teaching My Son Python
Blog Post - 2 minute ReadExplore how I'm helping my son learn Python to bridge the gap in computer science education. As the head of .NET development at DEPT® and a concerned parent, I understand the importance of equipping our children with essential skills for the future. Join me on this journey to empower the next generation with programming fundamentals, problem-solving abilities, and a growth mindset. Together, we can ensure they thrive in a technology-driven world.
Unlocking Your Potential: My Tips on How Developers Can Become the Best They Can Be
Blog Post - 4 minute ReadAs the head of development at DEPT®, I've seen firsthand that being a great developer means more than just writing clean and efficient code. To truly excel in this field, you must adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, be open to learning new skills and technologies, and develop a deep understanding of the underlying infrastructure and engineering aspects. In this blog post, I will share some key strategies that have helped my team and me unlock our full potential and become the best developers we can be.
My Journey to Sandan: Reflections on Passing my 3rd Dan Grading in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadI recently passed my Sandan (3rd Dan) grading in Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, and it was an experience I will never forget. The journey to this point has been a long and challenging one, filled with ups and downs, but ultimately, it was a moment of triumph that made all the hard work and dedication worthwhile. In this blog post, I want to share my reflections on the journey to Sandan, and what it took to achieve this significant milestone in my martial arts journey.
Why Martial Arts Can Make You a Better Software Developer
Blog Post - 2 minute ReadAs a software developer, you're always looking for ways to improve your skills, stay focused, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. But have you ever considered the benefits of practicing martial arts? From physical fitness and mental toughness to stress relief and self-defense, martial arts training can provide numerous benefits that can help you become a better software developer. In this post, we'll explore some of the top reasons why martial arts can benefit software developers, and how you can get started with your own martial arts training journey.
Why every web developer should have k6 installed
Blog Post - 3 minute ReadDiscussing the benefits of local load testing, and how k6 can also be used for regression/integration testing
Running Optimizely 12 on a Mac
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadNow that Optimizely 12 runs on .NET 5 it can be run on a Mac, and with most front enders using Macs, I thought it might be useful to demonstrate the steps on how to get it up and running on a Mac.
So what does a Technical Architect do?
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadThe role of a Technical Architect seems to be on of the more fluid roles in a Digital Agency, each Technical Architect has different skills, and each project has different requirements.
Default Values in Contentful
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadFinally default values have been added as an option in Content Models in the Contentful CMS
New site for Wife of a Geek
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadAlso built on Contentful and Azure Cognitive Search
How to open rich text links in a new tab in Contentful.net
Blog Post - 4 minute ReadContentful doesn't have an option to choose a target for links in a rich text field (yet), so for now I assume that external links should be opened in a new tab. This is achieved with an IContentRenderer.
Optimizely (Episerver) Content Cloud Exam - My Tips
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadAfter sitting the exam, I thought I would document some of the ways I prepared for the exam, and what I found most useful out of the material.
Optimizely (Episerver) Content Cloud Certification
Blog Post - 1 minute ReadThis week I successfully passed my Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Content Cloud certifcation.