The blog post discusses the challenges and methodologies of measuring engineering productivity, emphasizing the importance of effective metrics that do not burden engineers. It critiques common measurement pitfalls, such as Goodha...
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The blog post discusses the performance issues caused by missing trailing slashes in URLs on GitHub Pages, which lead to 301 redirects and slower page load times. The author shares personal experiences and technical insights on ho...
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The author reflects on their extensive use of Twitter, discussing the importance of deleting tweets to avoid the permanence of online statements. They argue that people should feel free to change their opinions and that tweets can...