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Code Quality

"Clean code" gets thrown around like a personality trait. This is where I get specific: what actually breaks, what actually scales, and why your linter config is not a substitute for judgment. Fewer rules, more principles. Fewer religious wars, more "here's what happened when we shipped it anyway."

🐑 Part 1: Who's the Shepherd When the Sheep Write the Code?

🐑 Part 1: Who's the Shepherd When the Sheep Write the Code?

Our senior director says if Mauve isn't working for you, you're just not a power user. I've got ten unreviewed PRs, a bot that commits as me, and a question nobody wants to answer: who's actually driving?

Why I Love Pull Requests (and How You Can Too) 📝💬

Why I Love Pull Requests (and How You Can Too) 📝💬

Pull requests aren’t just for catching bugs — they’re for leveling up your team. Here’s how to make the most of them (and avoid common PR pitfalls).

📚 Pitfalls & Anti-Patterns: A Glossary for Engineers, Managers, and Product People

📚 Pitfalls & Anti-Patterns: A Glossary for Engineers, Managers, and Product People

A friendly glossary of common traps, anti-patterns, and bad habits that creep into engineering, product, and management work—so you can spot them (and avoid them!) next time they show up.

Your Code Isn’t a Masterpiece — It’s Just Design

Your Code Isn’t a Masterpiece — It’s Just Design

Some engineers treat their code like art — striving for perfect form, debating aesthetics, and nitpicking endlessly. But code is design, not art. Its value comes from function, not form. Here’s why adopting the right mindset helps your team ship better software — faster.

📦 Managing a Shared Codebase: It's Like Living in a House

📦 Managing a Shared Codebase: It's Like Living in a House

Managing a shared codebase is like sharing a house. You don't need it spotless, but you do need it functional. Clean the shared spaces, let go of clutter, and know when not to add more code. Code like you live there.