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Database Deployments with Reduced Downtime
Making database changes to a running application can be tricky, here are a few things to keep in mind that should reduce or eliminate downtime.
06-27-2022
Interview: How to Work with Developers as a Scrum Master
I was recently asked to be a guest for a virtual AMA of Scrum Masters looking to improve their relationships with Developers on their teams/projects. Here are some of the questions and my thoughts.
05-26-2022
Manually Run Git Hooks
Sometimes you want to manually run a Git hook, like a pre-commit hook, for testing. This can be done from the shell.
04-01-2022
Renaming a Local and Remote Git Branch
Sometimes you need to rename a Git branch, here are the simple commands rename a local or remote branch in Git using the command line.
03-31-2022
Becoming a Software Architect
As your career twists and turns, one option to consider is becoming a Software Architect. This is my take on the role and the skills and experience that will set you up to succeed.
03-14-2022
Changing or Combining Local .env Files
If you've ever needed to easily switch between different .env files during local development this might be helpful.
03-07-2022
Update JSON File with Bash Using NodeJS
In this short post I'll show you a quick way to make simple edits to a .json file from the command line or using bash and NodeJS.
02-22-2022
Sending an Array of Values in a GET Request
If you need to send multiple values in a GET request here is a simple way.
02-15-2022
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
There is a time in everyone's career when they wonder if they should stay in their current role or move to a new role or company. Here are some of the things I consider when giving advice or making the decision for myself.
10-27-2021
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