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State and state management: my take

Sep 10, 2024

When I began transitioning my career from graphic design to software engineering, one of the concepts I wish I had a better grasp of was state: what exactly it is and how it affects my application.

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Why the hate for Java?

Oct 1, 2025

“There are only two kinds of languages: the ones people complain about and the ones nobody uses.” Here’s what I discovered moving from front-end frameworks to the world of Spring Boot and JPA.

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What makes a senior developer beyond code

Dec 1, 2024

Being a senior developer involves more than just coding. It requires setting expectations, managing emotions, and navigating diverse personalities. Throughout my career, I've met many "senior" engineers who excelled technically, but their leadership and interpersonal skills truly set them apart.

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Staying up to date

Apr 4, 2025

Staying current in the ever-evolving world of software development can be overwhelming. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite resources that consistently deliver value and help me stay at the top of my game.

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Converting legacy code bases

Jun 18, 2025

Bringing a legacy codebase up to modern standards takes more than just rewriting code. This guide covers real-world tips for planning, prioritizing, and executing a smooth and sustainable upgrade.

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Extending design systems effectively

Dec 21, 2024

Throughout my career, I have worked on extending existing design systems, and created custom improvements using existing functionality to fit the projects needs. Here are some tips / issues I've run into, and things I wish I had known when starting.

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Callbacks, React props, and component reusability

May 14, 2025

Discover how to use callback props to create flexible, reusable React components, and learn best practices for defining and invoking callbacks to decouple component logic from external state management.

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