Static pages, dynamic possibilities
A page does not need to do every kind of work at request time.
Stories that connect ideas with everyday life
Stories & ideas.
A journal for making cloud and software concepts less abstract. We start with a familiar task and explain the roles, tradeoffs, and vocabulary behind it.
11 stories to explore
Filenames that carry context
A useful name can answer a small question before the file is opened.
What an environment is for
A test space is useful when its differences from everyday use are deliberate.
A more intentional digital workspace
A few thoughtful decisions can make everyday tools easier to use.
Dependencies with a reason
Every borrowed component becomes part of the work you operate.
A template with room to think
Good structure reduces repeated setup while leaving the important decisions visible.
What we mean when we say “cloud”
A familiar term covers several different ways of using shared computing resources.
Technology at a human scale
The best technical decisions make sense in the context of the person using them.
See what a system is doing
Useful signals help connect a symptom to the part of a service that needs attention.
Changing data in small steps
An application and its stored information do not always change at the same moment.
Configuration with a clear home
A setting is easier to manage when its source and effect are understood.
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A small idea to take with you
Translate one unfamiliar word
Choose a software term you have encountered recently. Write the task it describes in ordinary language before returning to the technical definition.