Have you ever handed off a feature request with barely any detail and expected the developer to just figure it out?In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, we discuss why writing clear…
When someone says your app is slow and you need caching, do you actually know which layer of caching they are talking about?In the latest episode of the No Compromises podcast, we discuss the many…
Have you ever fixed a failing test by adding a variable to phpunit.xml and moved on, not thinking twice about whether that was actually the right call?In the latest episode of the No Compromises…
How do you learn a new technology? Or how do you find out what's changed in the latest version of something you already use? Aaron and Joel share some tips on what they do.00:00 So many new things to…
The technologies we work with are extremely detailed. Without a clear mental model of how things work together, it's easy to get lost or confused.00:00 A common pattern when a dev is stuck01:12 What…
Disagreements and debate can sap your team's energy. We'll talk about some ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and how to successfully handle a difference of opinion on your team.00:00 Developers…
Croissants are great because they're flaky, but no one likes a flaky test. We share some strategies on how to make your tests more reliable.00:00 Flaky tests are the worst02:12 Why randomization can…
00:00 The desire to upgrade to a shiny new Laravel version02:20 I actually enjoy maintenance03:48 An analogy with cars04:30 The importance of communication05:30 Making it easier to upgrade06:30 Do you…
00:00 The thought process when you get stuck01:40 An example with CSS03:40 Tools that can help locally06:15 Using a debugger to learn about Laravel06:30 Tools that can help in a remote…
00:00 The urge to automate everything01:49 Document before you automate02:45 Weighing time spent versus time saved03:30 Automation isn't maintenance-free04:08 Types of automation05:18 The exception to…
