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Blog Redesign and Resources - Code
I think it was about three months ago when I looked at my to-do list of things to fix for this blog, and I decided to hunker down and redo the whole thing in two weeks. Well, it took…
Determining Whether Client-side MVC is for You
I've been meaning to write down my thoughts on Javascript MVC frameworks for a while now. Ever since we rebuilt the Square merchant website with Ember[1], we've added major new sections to the webapp and…
Reaction to the Playstation 4 Reactions
As expected, Sony announced their next-gen console today. The keynote filled in some of the juicy details, including apparently some sort of social network and video sharing, game streaming, the usual cacophony of motion + touch + button controls, and of…
Keeping up with Front-End Technologies
Given the speed that web front-end technologies evolve and change, it's daunting for many to keep on or even just close to the bleeding edge, so I'll let you in on a little secret: one…
User-Centric Development Revisited
A little over a year ago, I opined that in writing code in service of our users, we as developers should spend our time bettering the tools that build on the platforms that our users are using. I was speaking…
Preserving a Pair Programming Culture
I've written about how I like Square's pairing interview process: it's hands-on, it allows for a more realistic environment for writing and running code, and it can be a learning experience for both…
