React is an impressive piece of software but most of the projects that use it would be better served with something simpler. People choose React based on false assumptions, prematurely deciding that this specific tool is the solution they need even before knowing what problems they will have. Because the vast majority of projects are much simpler than the scenarios React was designed for, choosing it ends up causing more harm than good. But for the better part of a decade, frontend developers have been taught that React is the solution for everything. Fortunately, things are changing and the frontend world is having a grown-up moment. »
One of the biggest perks of working in software development is the ability to work from anywhere in the world. A lot of people tell me they don’t know how to find a remote job or project, though. Since I have worked remotely for the vast majority of my career, I figured I’d share some of the websites I use to find remote full-time or part-time jobs, as well as freelance projects. »
Crashplan stopped working on Linux after upgrading to the latest version due a missing library file because it doesn’t correctly detect the distribution it is being installed on. This is how to fix it. »
When a Linux system crashes, you can simply hit the reset or power button on the machine, or you can do it the right way so you don’t damage your filesystem. This post teaches you how to do the latter. »
Now and then, somewhere along the recruiting process for a job, the recruiter will hit me with an NDA. I rarely sign one and in this post, I explain why. »
If you’re getting “Invalid HTTP_HOST header” errors in a Django application, you probably need to tweak your Nginx configuration. In this post, I’ll explain why this happens and how to properly fix the problem without causing more damage. »