Joel Clermont
Appears in 126 Episodes
Do you have a clear mental model?
The technologies we work with are extremely detailed. Without a clear mental model of how things work together, it's easy to get lost or confused.00:00 A common patter...
The best argument is no argument
Disagreements and debate can sap your team's energy. We'll talk about some ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts, and how to successfully handle a difference of opinion ...
What's with these flaky tests?
Croissants are great because they're flaky, but no one likes a flaky test. We share some strategies on how to make your tests more reliable.00:00 Flaky tests are the w...
When should I upgrade my Laravel project?
00:00 The desire to upgrade to a shiny new Laravel version02:20 I actually enjoy maintenance03:48 An analogy with cars04:30 The importance of communication05:30 Making...
How do you figure out why your code isn't working?
00:00 The thought process when you get stuck01:40 An example with CSS03:40 Tools that can help locally06:15 Using a debugger to learn about Laravel06:30 Tools that can...
When is the right time to automate a dev task?
00:00 The urge to automate everything01:49 Document before you automate02:45 Weighing time spent versus time saved03:30 Automation isn't maintenance-free04:08 Types of...