A practical checklist for evaluating open source libraries before you adopt them, covering maintenance, security, licensing, and long-term viability.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read Learn how to run developer retrospectives that lead to real improvements. Practical formats, facilitation tips, and follow-through strategies for Q2.
Gareth Clubb 11 min read Learn when and how to use WebSockets for real-time features, with practical patterns for connection management, scaling, and common pitfalls.
Gareth Clubb 11 min read Practical guide to designing database schemas that scale cleanly, covering normalisation, denormalisation, naming and common mistakes.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read A practical guide to managing dependencies so your projects stay secure, up to date, and free from unexpected breakage.
Gareth Clubb 9 min read Practical strategies for working with legacy code, from adding tests to safe refactoring and the strangler fig pattern.
Gareth Clubb 10 min read Essential terminal tools that boost developer productivity. From modern CLI replacements to powerful workflow utilities.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read Run code reviews that catch real issues without becoming a bottleneck. Practical tips for reviewers and authors.
Gareth Clubb 9 min read What separates senior developers from mid-level ones is not years of experience. It is mindset, judgement, and how they approach problems.
Gareth Clubb 9 min read