Last time, I was tired. This time, I'm angry. I'm Angry Today, doublespeak about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is all the rage in America. According to those in power, it's the cause of plane crashes and inefficiency. They crow that it needs...
I attended 10 conferences this year, spoke at 6 of them, and I'm not in DevRel. Here are are my top 10 tips - one for each conference! 1. The Hallway Track Leave time in your schedule to talk with people, visit booths, and decompress. Your brain can ...
When designing my digital garden, I knew I wanted a cute dark mode toggle. Once I had drawn my SVG, I started building a web component that had all the same functionality as my dark mode toggle in React. This includes everything I learned while acces...
Take it from someone who barely passed their college public speaking course - you can definitely give a tech talk. Pick an Idea Everyone has a unique perspective or experience that is worth sharing. Every time you explain something to a coworker, sol...
From the outside, it may seem like the person on the stage has something special that inherently makes them suited to speaking. They don't. The most interesting technical talks, blogs, and videos are from the people who have found their voice through...
I officially have three years of experience and a mid-level job title. My best advice has changed significantly since I wrote 12 Things I learned During My First Year as a Professional Developer two years ago. 1. Level Doesn't Matter, Results Do Nobo...
