The following terminal command outputs a detailed list of files and directories including hidden ones. It means list all:
ls -la
Parsing a URL using Ruby then extracting a domain name with different approaches before choosing one that will allow for code readability
Bouncing ideas off other people is thrilling
In Rails, the debug helper will print out variables
debug
What is code readability? Karin Hendrikse
From gatekeeping to empowerment: inclusive knowledge sharing at conferences, Karin Hendrikse
Code readability: an overview, Clifton Davies
Calm December again, Paul Campbell
The 8 most in-demand tech skills in 2025 (with skill tests), Pluralsight
Rethinking the developer career path, Randall Koutnik
Coding is a social activity. Your code does not exist in a vacuum, just implementing a lone task. The code you write will be re-read by many other developers, who want to either understand or modify how your code works. — Gergely Orosz
Debugging Rails applications, Rails Guides (version 8.0)
2025 tech job market statistics and outlook, Alison Roller
It’s been interesting to share these public weeknotes. They have mainly featured people I have learned from (near and far). Thank you for reading them. That said, I will pause them for now.
Beyond that, I’m grateful for having had the opportunity to read the perspectives of folks in different parts of the world on new and niche ideas. More on that in future weeknotes.
Wishing you Happy Holidays.