Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties.
How to avoid going round in circles - how (I hope) to run faster and further
11 September, 2016Tags
Tips for becoming a better runner, from someone who isn’t a very good runner
The Science and Prejudice of Music Snobbery
07 September, 2016Tags
For a long time, I’ve been intrigued by the phenomenon whereby a certain kind of music fan (myself included) professes disdain for the…
Paying The Cost To Be The Boss - why don’t i get Bruce Springsteen?
29 August, 2016Tags
Somehow, the penny has never dropped for me with The Boss. Plenty of people whose musical taste I respect rave about what a genius he is, so…
How to write effective bug reports
05 August, 2016Tags
The anatomy and life cycle of good and bad bug reports, and the value of learning to use your issue tracker for clearer communication between testers, developers, and clients
Blood donation as a form of socialism (or selfishness, if you prefer)
20 July, 2016Tags
I give blood as often as I can, and I’d like to encourage more people to do it more often. It gives me a nice feeling to do something to…
Defining A Minimum Viable Redesign
27 June, 2016Tags
How do you know when an incomplete new thing is more valuable than a complete old thing?
How to fix Strava activities with incorrect GPS data
01 June, 2016Tags
What to do when your phone thinks you’ve run faster than any human in history
Standard Code Review Links
01 June, 2016Tags
An evolving collection of useful links to share when reviewing pull requests, covering CSS, accessibility, Drupal, JavaScript, and whatever else comes to mind
How I Got Here From There
17 May, 2016Tags
Reflecting on an unplanned and imperfect career path so far.