The personal blog of Brian Rinaldi.https://remotesynthesis.com/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-future-of-cfe/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-future-of-cfe/All things must come to an end, I suppose, and so it is with CFE.dev which will conclude after the current schedule of events.Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/9-years-of-cfe/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/9-years-of-cfe/Yeah, I'm pushing a decade of running CFE, which is crazy. Here's the history of the site that you never wanted.Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/migrating-from-arc-to-zen/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/migrating-from-arc-to-zen/I'm switching browsers due to The Browser Company's recently announced change in direction. Here's some migration tips I encountered switching from Arc to Zen.Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-artificial-intelligence-useful-and-moral/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-artificial-intelligence-useful-and-moral/There are a ton of difficult questions to answer around generative AI. Is it useful and how useful is it? And is it moral both in the way it is built and the way it is used? Let's dig in.Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/your-devrel-questions-answered/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/your-devrel-questions-answered/Welcome to my hot takes on DevRel where I share all my spicy opinions that are likely to get me lambasted on a certain social media site I don't use anymore.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/people-over-pay/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/people-over-pay/Focus on the people you'll work with and for over specific salary goals, title or working on/with a cool product.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/bizarro-world/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/bizarro-world/Reflecting on trying to go through the normal day to day while the world burns around you.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2025-predictions-for-tech/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2025-predictions-for-tech/If you are looking to have your spirit lifted, you came to the wrong place because, as I see it, the trend lines almost all point in one depressing direction.Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/reviewing-2024-predictions/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/reviewing-2024-predictions/I wasn't bold and nonetheless I didn't do great. Sheesh.Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2024-year-in-review/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2024-year-in-review/2024 was filled with challenges, but also some exciting moments.Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/community-is-a-tamagotchi/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/community-is-a-tamagotchi/Many companies handle community wrong because they focus on outcomes over inputs. Here's some tips on how to think about community.Thu, 09 May 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/navigaitng-frontend-buzzwords/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/navigaitng-frontend-buzzwords/A guide to commonly used jargon in the frontend and full-stack development world.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstacked-new-home/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstacked-new-home/Thanks to Cooper Press for hosting it these recent years. Look for future newsletters through CFESun, 21 Jan 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thejamdev-2024/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thejamdev-2024/We're less than a week away from the best event of the year. Ok, I'm biased, but take a look.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2024/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2024/All good things must come to an end and so, most likely, must my annual Jamstack update. But what have we lost in the process?Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2024-predictons-for-developers/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/2024-predictons-for-developers/I make my (not so bold) predictions for 2024 around web development, AI, developer events and DevRel.Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-functions-2-0/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-functions-2-0/Netlify Functions 2.0 offer some important improvements, but, to take advantage of them, you'll need to make some simple updates.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-a-virtual-events-site/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-a-virtual-events-site/What does it take to build and run a site that hosts virtual events? Let's dig into how mine is set up.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/6-years-and-180-virtual-events/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/6-years-and-180-virtual-events/Six years ago this week, I almost accidentally started a community around virtual events for developers.Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/mailing-list-mailjet/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/mailing-list-mailjet/Mailing lists are expensive! Let's get set up on a cheaper option using Mailjet and a serverless function.Sun, 13 Aug 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/lifting-off-with-astro/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/lifting-off-with-astro/Let's take a look at how Astro can help you build apps with less JavaScript and better performance.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-jamstack/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-jamstack/Do recent changes mean the end of the term Jamstack? Unfortunately, it looks like a yes.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-art-of-the-cfp/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-art-of-the-cfp/The Call for Papers (CFP) process can be a difficult rite of passage for many developers looking to speak at conferences. These tips should help you succeed.Mon, 22 May 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/full-stack-without-react/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/full-stack-without-react/There are a ton of options for full stack web frameworks that don't use React. Let's explore some of them and why they are each unique.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-price-of-developer-tools/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-price-of-developer-tools/Developers are passionate about their tools - sometimes to a fault. There is value in being open to change and new directions.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/devrel-without-twitter/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/devrel-without-twitter/Twitter has been around pretty much since the beginning of developer relations. Are the two permanently linked?Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-graphql-mesh-the-next-big-thing/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-graphql-mesh-the-next-big-thing/GraphQL Mesh is a concept that consolidates the many sources of data an application consumes. Do recent acqisitions mean it's about to take off?Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/gatsby-plus-netlify/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/gatsby-plus-netlify/It's not about the framework. It's about crossing the streams (of data)Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-conferences/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-conferences/Developer conferences still don't appear to be back at full strength, and that may just be a new reality.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/getting-started-serverless-edge/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/getting-started-serverless-edge/There are a lot of options when it comes to edge functions, let's explore what they are and how they are different.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/lessons-learned-from-identity-theft/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/lessons-learned-from-identity-theft/I am no expert, but here are some things I learned from having my identity stolen this week.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2023/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2023/Yes, it's become extremely vague but the term still retains some value for developers.Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/serverless-edge-hype/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/serverless-edge-hype/A lot of promises have been made about the serverless edge. Does it meet them?Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/from-jekyll-to-astro/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/from-jekyll-to-astro/After many years it's time to move to a new site generator.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-happened-to-ssgs/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-happened-to-ssgs/Many tools we still call SSGs don't produce static-only content.Thu, 19 May 2022 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2022/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2022/Are we at risk of losing sight of what made Jamstack great?Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-mobile-dev-weekly/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-mobile-dev-weekly/It's been a fun run over the past 8 years.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-communities/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-communities/Learn and share with other developers in these communities!Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/virtual-conference/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/virtual-conference/Some tips and things to think about when choosing to run a virtual developer conference based upon my recent experiences.Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thinking-in-jamstack/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thinking-in-jamstack/One of the more difficult things a new Jamstack developer can face is a change in mind set about when to render content.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2021/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-in-2021/What Jamstack means is evolving. While labels don't help you get your work done, they are also important.Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-kept-secret-developer-education/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-kept-secret-developer-education/CFE.dev has hundreds of hours of free sessions for developers.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-form-javascript/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-form-javascript/Submit a Netlify form asynchronously using JavaScript without jQuery.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-virtual-events/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-virtual-events/I share tips and advice from my experiences running online meetups, workshops and events.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/j-in-jamstack/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/j-in-jamstack/Correcting what seems to be a common misconceptions about what makes an app JAMstackThu, 20 Feb 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-is-just-branding/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-is-just-branding/Is the JAMstack just fancy buzzword marketing or is there actual substance behind the term? I share my thoughts.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/state-of-js/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/state-of-js/A look at the latest edition of the largest JavaScript developer survey.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/joining-stackbit/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/joining-stackbit/Excited to share my new role as a Developer Advocate at Stackbit!Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-telerik-progress/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/goodbye-telerik-progress/In some personal news, I am moving on to a new role.Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/evolution-of-web-content-manaagement/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/evolution-of-web-content-manaagement/A look at the evolution of web content management from the early days of the web to the headless, cloud-based CMS systems of today.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/whats-wrong-with-tech-interviews/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/whats-wrong-with-tech-interviews/There is widespread belief that the tech interview process is broken but little in the way of movement to change it.Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/m-is-for-markup/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/m-is-for-markup/What makes a site JAMStack? A lot of it is in the M for markup.Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/oauth-flows/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/oauth-flows/What happens when you authenticate in an application using OAuth 2.0 implicit and PKCE flows.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-tools/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-tools/Developers are defining themselves into ever smaller niches and that concerns me.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/offline-data-pt3/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/offline-data-pt3/A guide to getting started with IndexedDB for storing large amounts of complex data offline.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-a-conference/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-a-conference/Some tips and advice based on my experiences running conferences for more than a decade.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/web-history-is-important/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/web-history-is-important/Understanding the history of the web will help guide you to its future.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/conference-cfpadvice/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/conference-cfpadvice/Advice and resources from conference organizers on how to create a compelling talk proposalFri, 02 Aug 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/technical-debt/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/technical-debt/Many factors can influence technical debt and many of them have nothing to do with code.Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/offline-data-pt2/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/offline-data-pt2/Exploring what localStorage is, how it works and how it can be used to store and access data offline.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ffline-data-pt1/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ffline-data-pt1/Different options for determining the user's online/offline status and connection speed.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/javascript-const/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/javascript-const/Constants in JavaScript don't necessarily behave the way you think they would.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/using-netlify/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/using-netlify/Finally taking advantage of some of the platform's more advanced features.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/should-i-build-it/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/should-i-build-it/A look at the ethical dilemmas facing today's developers.Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-career-journey/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-career-journey/Tips for finding your unique path in your career development as a developer.Fri, 31 May 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/writing-technical-posts/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/writing-technical-posts/Some broad guidelines for writing technical or code-focused blog posts and articlesThu, 23 May 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/hugo-tips-tricks/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/hugo-tips-tricks/A look at some simple but overlooked as well as some advanced techniques for the Hugo static site generator.Wed, 15 May 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-with-stackbit/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jamstack-with-stackbit/A quick introduction to using the Stackbit service for creating a content-managed JAMStack siteMon, 06 May 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-cms-part-2/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-cms-part-2/Configuring an existing site to use Netlify CMSWed, 01 May 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/improving-perceived-performance/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/improving-perceived-performance/A look at two libraries designed to help improve the perceived performance of web appsWed, 24 Apr 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/becoming-a-developer/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/becoming-a-developer/An overview of the pros and cons of the different education options to become a developerFri, 12 Apr 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-cms-part-1/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/netlify-cms-part-1/Setting up a new site using Netlify CMSTue, 09 Apr 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stackoverflow-survey/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stackoverflow-survey/A quick look at some highlights from the latest edition of StackOverflow's surveyTue, 09 Apr 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/review-cfp/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/review-cfp/Need some help with your session abstract for a conference call for papers? I'm here to assist.Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/top-posts-developer-2018/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/top-posts-developer-2018/In 2018, we focused on performance, mobile and how tough it can be to be (or become) a dev.Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-time-to-be-a-developer/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-time-to-be-a-developer/While working as a developer certainly has its rewards, there are some major issues we need to address.Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-free-events/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-free-events/Running developer events can be tough but rewarding, exhausting but thrilling.Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/microsoft-build-2018/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/microsoft-build-2018/We're clearly entering a new era for Microsoft and for developersSat, 12 May 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/github-pages-https/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/github-pages-https/GitHub has finally announced HTTPS support.Tue, 01 May 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-flex-services/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-flex-services/A guide to developing serverless functions within Kinvey.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-ssl-localhost/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-ssl-localhost/Some strategies for local testing with SSLWed, 18 Apr 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stack-overflow-survey-2018/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stack-overflow-survey-2018/Let's dig into the data a little bit.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/full-stack-developer/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/full-stack-developer/A rant about defining titles with unachievable standards.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/prettier-eslint/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/prettier-eslint/A quick tip on integrating Prettier with ESlint in VS Code.Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/license-to-confuse/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/license-to-confuse/More evidence that developers aren't noticing the licenses in the software they use.Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-resources/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-resources/The sites and newsletters for developers that I follow.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-tammy-everts/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-tammy-everts/Tammy Everts talks about what performance metrics matter most to developers.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-aimee-knight/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-aimee-knight/Aimee Knight shares some of what she's learned on her journey from ice skater to full stack developerTue, 09 Jan 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/certified-fresh-2017/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/certified-fresh-2017/Some great session recordings from last year's events.Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-of-2017/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-of-2017/A yearly tradition featuring my favorite songs of the year.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-vue-getting-started/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-vue-getting-started/Converting the previous example to work in a Vue appWed, 20 Dec 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-anonymous-data/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/kinvey-anonymous-data/The very first step to getting started with the Kinvey mBaaSTue, 19 Dec 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-with-brian-leroux/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/interview-with-brian-leroux/Brian Leroux previews his upcoming presentation by discussing why he created arc.codes and why serverless matters.Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thats-already-been-done/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/thats-already-been-done/Don't let this intimidate you into not sharing!Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/changing-directions-in-development/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/changing-directions-in-development/There's so much to learn - where do I even start?Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developers-and-licenses/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developers-and-licenses/Ignoring licenses can be dangerous. Let's try to understand them.Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developing-javascript-2017/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developing-javascript-2017/Watch Ray and TJ talk ES6/7 and TypeScriptTue, 05 Sep 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/royalty-free-images/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/royalty-free-images/Great options for high quality images.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-events-fall-2017/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/developer-events-fall-2017/I'm running a ton of events this Fall.Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-the-web-owes-flash/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-the-web-owes-flash/Flash helped make the web what it is today.Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/updating-jekyll-ffi-error/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/updating-jekyll-ffi-error/Saving you the headaches I had.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-songs-of-2017-so-far/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-songs-of-2017-so-far/My favorite music from the first quarter of the year.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/knowing-your-blind-spots/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/knowing-your-blind-spots/What you don't know that you don't know can hold you back.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/decline-of-email/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/decline-of-email/You hate it but you can't get rid of it yet.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stack-overflow-developer-survey/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/stack-overflow-developer-survey/Lots of interesting details to unpackWed, 22 Mar 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/static-sites-book/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/static-sites-book/If you like the feel of print, you got it.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/troll-culture-goes-mainstream/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/troll-culture-goes-mainstream/It's more than just Washington.Fri, 10 Mar 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/current-state-of-development/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/current-state-of-development/Mapping the hype cycle of development technologiesThu, 02 Mar 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/can-machine-learning-stop-internet-trolls/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/can-machine-learning-stop-internet-trolls/A Google company has been working on an anti-trolling API.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/corporate-culture/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/corporate-culture/And sometimes that's a terrible thing.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/a-web-developer-is/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/a-web-developer-is/PPK responds to his critics.Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/its-ok-not-to-be-right/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/its-ok-not-to-be-right/Just because we don't solve a problem the same way, doesn't make me wrong.Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/twitter-abuse/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/twitter-abuse/Let's hope this works.Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ad-blocking-increase/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ad-blocking-increase/In other news...perhaps the ad-block apocalypse is still onWed, 01 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/how-ssgs-work/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/how-ssgs-work/Sure, they seem simple, but are they really?Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/twitter-failure/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/twitter-failure/Twitter's slow failure is yet another example.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/conversational-interactions/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/conversational-interactions/Will conversational input become the norm?Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-bullying/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-bullying/This is about more than just kids.Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/tech-layoffs/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/tech-layoffs/This industry can be brutal.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/heavyweight/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/heavyweight/Learning about yourself through the experience of others.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/static-site-generator-rising-starts/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/static-site-generator-rising-starts/Probably not who you're expecting.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-webs-failure-as-information-platform/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-webs-failure-as-information-platform/The once Information Superhighway has become jammed with ads and lies.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/remote-working/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/remote-working/Living the dream.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-the-shrinking-pc-market/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-the-shrinking-pc-market/The PC market just keeps on decliningThu, 12 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/owning-your-content/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/owning-your-content/Value the content you create by owning the content you create.Thu, 12 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/front-end-sites-to-follow/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/front-end-sites-to-follow/Sites worth following for web developers.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/working-with-static-site-generators/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/working-with-static-site-generators/A full book from O'Reilly devoted to building static sites.Tue, 10 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/resources-for-first-time-speakers/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/resources-for-first-time-speakers/Unfortunately, getting the courage to submit is probably the easiest step.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ad-block-apocalypse/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/ad-block-apocalypse/We may have averted disaster for content publishers, but the experience isn't improving.Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/how-to-speak-at-fluent/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/how-to-speak-at-fluent/Tips for prospective Fluent Conference speakers.Thu, 05 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-2016/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-2016/Ten great songs released this year.Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/broken-content/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/broken-content/Things are not getting any better.Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/negativity-bias/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/negativity-bias/Why we tend to focus on the bad stuff first.Wed, 21 Dec 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-developer-posts-of-2016/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-developer-posts-of-2016/Shout-outs to some great content over the past year!Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/working-the-writing-muscle/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/working-the-writing-muscle/Ignore it and you lose it!Mon, 19 Dec 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/more-advanced-jekyll/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/more-advanced-jekyll/Sometimes Jekyll stuff isn't obvious.Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-mobile-web/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/on-mobile-web/Addressing the controversy over the links in Mobile Web Weekly.Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-is-linkbait/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/what-is-linkbait/A term that has become overloaded.Sat, 09 Apr 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/which-static-site-generator-should-i-use/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/which-static-site-generator-should-i-use/Which static site generator do I recommend? The simple answer is easy.Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/hostile-to-documentation/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/hostile-to-documentation/Developers don't like writing documentation.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/common-problems-with-technical-articles/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/common-problems-with-technical-articles/Common mistakes most developers tend to make in their writing.Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-of-2015/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-of-2015/Lots of great music released during the year.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/enough-with-the-developer-surveys/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/enough-with-the-developer-surveys/Tl;dr - the data is of limited value.Fri, 11 Dec 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/mobile-app-ecosystem/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/mobile-app-ecosystem/The app store ecosystem is slowly failing. Is that ok?Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/advanced-jekyll-templates/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/advanced-jekyll-templates/This stuff was hard - for me at least!Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/get-started-with-static-site-generators/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/get-started-with-static-site-generators/A free report on static site development from O'Reilly.Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/which-free-code-editor-is-right-for-you/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/which-free-code-editor-is-right-for-you/What's the current state of free code editors?Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/picking-the-right-speakers/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/picking-the-right-speakers/My take on the right process for choosing speakers.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-the-web-in-trouble/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/is-the-web-in-trouble/An overview of the debate over web versus native.Sun, 02 Aug 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-web-is-boring/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/the-web-is-boring/I think the web has lost its luster lately due to a lack of innovation.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/writing-for-tech-audience/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/writing-for-tech-audience/What makes a good article for a developer audience?Mon, 18 May 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/web-developers-hostile-to-audio/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/web-developers-hostile-to-audio/Web developers refuse to integrate audio in their applications. Why?Thu, 14 May 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jekyll-versus-competition/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/jekyll-versus-competition/How does Jekyll stack up to other generators? I share my thoughts.Thu, 07 May 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/tools-for-writing-markdown/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/tools-for-writing-markdown/Some useful tools for when you need to convert other formats to Markdown.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-static-sites-wintersmith/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-static-sites-wintersmith/How to build your first static site with the Wintersmith generator.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-static-sites-jekyll/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/building-static-sites-jekyll/A walkthrough on building our first static site with Jekyll.Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/can-web-audio-be-useful/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/can-web-audio-be-useful/Tl;dr - yes, it can, if used thoughtfully.Sat, 14 Mar 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/comparing-static-site-engines/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/comparing-static-site-engines/A presentation and project for comparing static site generators.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/patterns-of-development/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/patterns-of-development/Yes, I am old. That gives me some perspective.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/content-model-of-web-is-broken/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/content-model-of-web-is-broken/You can't make money off content anymore.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-2014/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-music-2014/Some great music was released over the past year.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/dealing-with-unhappy-communities/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/dealing-with-unhappy-communities/What happens when your community pushes back?Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/boston-festival-indie-games/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/boston-festival-indie-games/My favorite demos from this years Boston Festival of Indie Games.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-technical-conferences/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/running-technical-conferences/What makes a great technical conference? I share my thoughts.Sat, 16 Aug 2014 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-features-es6/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/best-features-es6/I interview Axel Rauschmayer at QCon NY.Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:23:31 GMThttps://remotesynthesis.com/posts/starting-anew/https://remotesynthesis.com/posts/starting-anew/My blog - starting over from scratch.Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:23:31 GMT