Strong opinions and barely formed ideas on building digital products.
I'm building a Tactical RPG in Gleam from scratch, and this is a log breaking down how I am thinking about the camera viewport and focus.
I'm building a Tactical RPG in Gleam from scratch, and this is a log breaking down how I built a render loop.
I'm building a Tactical RPG in Gleam from scratch, and this is a log breaking down how I built a update loop.
This year was a BIG one. There was a fundamental shift in how I viewed both myself and my work, and it has resulted in the maybe my favorite year of my life yet. What changed? Well, for one, the beginning of this year marked a personal milestone that sparked a lot of what came the rest of the year.
I'm building a Tactical RPG in Gleam from scratch, and this is a log breaking down how I built a game loop.
If you only study people who are great at product design you will only get better at creating more of the same. Exploring work outside of your medium inspires you to create new.
Whether it is a new product or a new feature, the attention you get at launch is a one time opportunity. So, what should you focus on building?
Whether it is a new product or a new feature, the attention you get at launch is a one time opportunity. So, what should you focus on building?
How many times have you been doing something for weeks, months, maybe even years, and it wasn't until someone said something to you that you had a puzzle piece click into place that turned a fuzzy idea into a concrete moment?
The name best practice tells someone absolutely nothing about what they are practicing. If someone showed you some code and told you “this is the best practice” what are you going to say next? Why do we do it this way?
When I read a story I immediately read as if every character is me. Their traits, their dialogue, the decisions they make, and along the way certain characters capture more of my attention. Both good…and bad.
How do avoid slumps and spinning wheels when it comes to your growth as a developer? After taking a look at my own career here is what I found.
Stop building products that work for everyone and build a product that works for someone.
Do you struggle trying to decide what to build next? One tool to help get past this road block is to study your high performing customers.