Latest Articles

Making Web Products is Tough

June 01, 2010
Documenting struggles that go on when building products on the web.

Pivotal Tracker is Amazing, Period.

September 23, 2009
Mind blowing ticket tracking system, Pivotal Tracker.

5 Tips for Managing Your Employees (and Contractors)

September 23, 2009
My tips for businesses to manage their employees and contractors.

Lessons Learned from the Worst 6 Months of My Career

March 15, 2011
Learning from a negative work experience.

Negotiating Good Contracts for Startup Companies

September 23, 2009
How to negotiate a contract that is fair for you the developer and the company you partner with.

Mitigating Unrealistic Expectations

September 23, 2009
Web developers face unrealistic expectations often, but they can be mitigated with good communication.

Developing a Timeless Skill-Set

November 19, 2010
By learning a diverse amount of technologies you can develop a timeless skill-set.

Avoid Over Planning

September 23, 2009
Paul Boag's response of avoiding over-planning hit home with me.

Staying Away from Blanket Statements

September 23, 2009
Blanket statements are almost always offensive because they put something above everything else.