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Observations from my wanderings

• Why Does the Trailing-Slash Matter? A (Very) Short History

  Published: 16 May, 2025 |  at  06:20 AM

  The trailing slash started as technical necessity, now it's about consistency and SEO. Pick one style, redirect the other, and use it sitewide. Don't stress over the absurdity.

• How to Actually "Get Things Done" in Tech Companies

  Published: 15 May, 2025 |  at  01:08 AM

  True success? Make decision-makers happy, then walk away.

• What Are Canonical URLs?

  Updated: 14 May, 2025 |  at  09:53 PM

  A canonical page is the representative of a group of duplicate pages from one domain. Google needs to pick know which of the duplicate pages it should send traffic to.

• Your Brain on AI—The Cognitive Skill You're Silently Sacrificing

  Published: 3 May, 2025 |  at  09:51 PM

  Don't outsource the most valuable skill you have.

• Why AI Tools Are Making Software Engineers Less Capable

  Published: 25 Apr, 2025 |  at  06:07 PM

  A developer's candid take on AI tools in software engineering—balancing productivity gains with the critical thinking skills that make engineers truly valuable in tech.

• Can SEO Alone Build an Audience in the Age of AI? Let's Find Out.

  Published: 22 Apr, 2025 |  at  10:00 AM

  SEO vs. AI: Can a blog grow without social media? Follow my year-long experiment where keyword strategy meets blind optimism and occasional despair.

• Don't Bench Your Idea

  Published: 16 Apr, 2025 |  at  01:19 AM

  Don't hold back! Your unique voice matters, even in crowded spaces.

• Seeing Through My Little One's Eyes

  Published: 15 Apr, 2025 |  at  05:30 PM

  A father reflects on how his toddler's wonder-filled exploration reveals life's overlooked details.

• Side Project Purgatory

  Published: 12 Apr, 2025 |  at  08:50 AM

  Chasing new coding projects while the almost-finished ones gather digital dust, despite knowing they deserve to ship.

• Career Lessons I've Learned

  Updated: 11 Apr, 2025 |  at  01:35 PM

  Life is hard enough with out knowing what company you should be working with and how to get what you need out of your career.

• How To Use htaccess to Password Protect Your Website Or Any Directory

  Updated: 11 Apr, 2025 |  at  07:29 AM

  In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to use htaccess file to password protect any web page or directory using .htaccess.

• What Qualities Make A Great Engineering Leader?

  Updated: 11 Apr, 2025 |  at  06:23 AM

  Being a leader isn't about having all the answers, or being able to answer every question on your own. It's about taking the time to truly be accessible and available to your team members. Be someone who truly helps those around you.