Architecture is the Hard Parts. Don’t rush into it!

I talk with a lot of people who are new in the industry. They're usually either just out of school or recently graduated from a boot camp and transitioning into a new career. Throughout these conversations, I ask what excites them about software, what they want to learn next or their career goals. I'm always… Continue reading Architecture is the Hard Parts. Don’t rush into it!

Lean into the Edge Effect for Engineering Velocity

Recently, someone at work asked me to weigh in on my experience with Developer Productivity and Velocity. I love this topic so much. There are a ton of different areas to explore. It's a delightful topic to dig into with a team that is currently "underperforming," according to them or someone else in their org.… Continue reading Lean into the Edge Effect for Engineering Velocity

No is an Acceptable Answer

When used appropriately, “No” can be our most powerful tool. Truly powerful “no” users employ it in the following ways: No, but... ... we could always try 'x.' We don't need to be a yes-people or flip-flop on our opinions but we do need to give reasonable alternatives to the desired course of action. Simply saying 'no'… Continue reading No is an Acceptable Answer

3 Simple Tips to Increase your eCommerce Conversion Rate

There isn't anything overtly 'simple' about increasing conversion rates, so let's forget about that right off of the bat. Most sites we visit have a list of 3-7 'simple' ways to increase your conversion rates 'overnight.' If you're looking for a list like that, this isn't the place to be. That said, if you're looking… Continue reading 3 Simple Tips to Increase your eCommerce Conversion Rate

Welcoming WordPress 3.7 – “Basie”

WordPress 3.7 is out and while it may not look all that different, we're all better off for it. There's an excellent article on Post Status about the update, so I won't go into too much detail but there are some exciting changes in this newest update. Automatic (and seamless) Background Updating WordPress now comes with… Continue reading Welcoming WordPress 3.7 – “Basie”