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What's the Difference Between UX and UI Design?

UX and UI design are closely connected but play very different roles. Here's what separates them, and why the distinction leads to better products.

Hannah Jordan · July 10, 2026
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Heisenbugs: The Bugs That Disappear When You Look Too Closely

Learn what a Heisenbug is, why these disappearing software bugs are difficult to reproduce, and how development teams track them down.

Hannah Jordan · June 2, 2026
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Clarity First, Code Second

Why clarity matters in software development. Learn how defining requirements early reduces rework and leads to better software outcomes.

Hannah Jordan · April 30, 2026
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Skeuomorphism: Why Your Save Button Still Looks Like a Floppy Disk

What is skeuomorphism? Learn how real-world design references shaped digital interfaces, and what it means for modern custom software.

Hannah Jordan · March 10, 2026
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Parallax Effect in Web Design: What It Is and When to Use It

Learn what the parallax effect is, how it’s used in web design, and when motion enhances user experience or hurts it.

Hannah Jordan · February 6, 2026
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Responsive Design: Built to Bend, Not Break

Discover how responsive design helps your website adapt to any screen and why it’s essential for a seamless, user-friendly experience.

Hannah Jordan · December 1, 2025
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The Art of Lazy Loading

Lazy loading explained. What it is, how it works, and why it makes websites faster. Learn how this clever technique improves web performance and user experience.

Hannah Jordan · November 6, 2025
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Skeleton Loading Screens: What Are They and Why They Matter

Discover how skeleton loading screens make apps feel faster and smoother. Learn why these gray boxes are key to better user experiences.

Hannah Jordan · October 1, 2025
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Understanding the Viewport: The Window into Every Website

What is a viewport in web design? It’s the window into every website. The key to readability, responsiveness, and user experience.

Hannah Jordan · September 3, 2025
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What’s a Repository? Understanding the Foundation of Modern Code

What is a code repository? A central place where code is stored, tracked, and shared to keep software projects organized and scalable.

Hannah Jordan · August 11, 2025
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Don’t Break What’s Already Working: A Friendly Guide to Regression Testing

A friendly guide to why regression testing matters, what it is, and how it keeps your software updates from breaking what already works.

Hannah Jordan · July 11, 2025
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Tech Talk: Quiesce – It’s All Happening Behind the Scenes

Learn what it means to quiesce a system, why it's used in software, and how it ensures safe backups, updates, and data consistency.

Hannah Jordan · June 5, 2025
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Tech Talk: Yak Shaving – When Tech Projects Get Weirdly Hairy

Have you experienced yak shaving? Discover how distractions can derail your simple tasks in unexpected ways.

Drew Linn · May 5, 2025
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Tech Talk: What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) – But Is That Always a Good Thing

Find out how WYSIWYG editors transform content creation, making it accessible and efficient for users of all skill levels.

Drew Linn · April 7, 2025
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What’s a Toast Notification? (Hint: It’s Not Just for Breakfast!)

Understand what a toast notification is and how it enhances user experience with non-intrusive alerts on devices.

Drew Linn · March 10, 2025
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Debugging with a Duck: How Talking to a Toy Can Improve Your Code

Rubber duck debugging is a technique in software development where a programmer explains their code to an inanimate object.

Drew Linn · February 19, 2025
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Among Us: Coding Language Edition

We’re putting a software twist on the Among Us trend by matching character colors with coding language stereotypes.

Drew Linn · December 7, 2020
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Caching In

By now you’ve probably heard of the term “cache”, keep on reading and we’ll explore what exactly this cache is and what it can do for you!

Tyler Smith · March 29, 2019
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What Are They Saying? A Glossary of Developer Terms

Confused by software jargon? Learn common development terms like API, UI, and UX in this simple, client-friendly guide.

Drew Linn · February 28, 2019
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Multi-Lingual Software

Internationalizing code, or creating multi-lingual software, presents unique challenges and hurdles for developers to solve for.

Drew Linn · February 8, 2019