Open Source
How to Contribute to Open Source for the First Time
A practical guide to contributing to open source for the first time, from finding the right project to submitting your first pull request.
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Developer productivity that works
Practical advice for engineers who want to ship better software, faster.
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Backend
Database Migrations Without the Fear
Learn how to run database migrations safely with zero-downtime strategies, rollback plans, and practical tips for confident schema changes.
Gareth Clubb 9 min read Code Quality
How to Write Tests That Actually Help
Practical guide to writing tests that actually help you ship with confidence, catch real bugs, and make refactoring safer.
David White 8 min read Architecture
The Case for Boring Technology
Why boring technology choices lead to better software, fewer outages, and happier engineering teams in the long run.
Jonny Rowse 8 min read Tools & Tech
VS Code Extensions That Will Change How You Code
Discover the best VS Code extensions for developer productivity, from AI assistants to Git tools, linters, and debuggers.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read DevOps
Feature Flags: A Practical Introduction
A practical introduction to feature flags covering implementation patterns, rollout strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.
David White 8 min read Collaboration
Why Pair Programming Works (and When It Doesn't)
An honest look at why pair programming works for code quality and knowledge sharing, and when it is not the right approach.
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Frontend
Web Performance Quick Wins for Frontend Developers
Practical web performance quick wins for frontend developers, covering images, fonts, JavaScript, CSS, and Core Web Vitals.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read Backend
Building Resilient APIs with Retry and Circuit Breaker Patterns
Learn how to build resilient APIs using retry logic and circuit breaker patterns to handle failures gracefully and prevent cascading outages.
David White 9 min read