John Maddux
I write when something is interesting enough to pin down.
Writing
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Omarchy Quattro - Driving it on an old beater Mac Air
Can this puppy run on the world's most ancientest computer (2013)
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Why you should use Docker in development.
Docker development and containerization simplifies dependency management, speeds up onboarding, and ensures consistency across environments.
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Notes on the Rails 8 Keynote
A comprehensive overview of David Heinemeier Hansson's Rails World keynote including all major Rails 8 features, and the shift back to Linux and self-hosting.
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Should I fix the terrible app I inherited?
A practical guide to handling legacy code - when to refactor versus rewrite, and how to improve existing codebases.
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Should you add Gemfile.lock to Git?
Using version control on Gemfile.lock is sometimes contentious. Really it is pretty simple and most of the world agrees now.
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How I Blog
My approach to putting words on paper.