Simplify, Ship, Repeat
Thoughts, projects, books, and reference notes by Josh Saint Jacque
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Code Got Cheaper. Our Rituals Didn’t Notice.
Software used to be hard to change, so we built rituals around deciding before building. But what happens when code becomes the fast part?
The Courage to Be Disliked
Freedom requires accepting that other people may disapprove of you.
Clean Code
A concise reference to Clean Code’s core principles: readable code, meaningful names, small functions, tests, SOLID design, refactoring habits, and common code smells.
Clean Code
Code is written once but read and changed constantly, so optimize for clarity, intent, and safe modification.
Globe
A globe representing the places I've lived and visited. Fun experiment in Three.js.
On Orchestration
Why software engineering is shifting from writing syntax to orchestrating context, constraints, and review.
Maintaining Code Quality on Remote Teams
Practical tips for keeping your codebase clean and maintainable.
How Switching to TypeScript Transformed Our Frontend
From fewer bugs to easier refactors, the impact of TypeScript on our codebase.