Blog
Thoughts, tutorials, and case studies from my work
The Convergence of Performance and Platform: Building Full-Stack Applications with Astro.js and Netlify
The pairing of Astro.js and Netlify represents a mature evolution of the composable web—combining zero-JavaScript-by-default performance with the dynamic capabilities of complex server-side applications.
My Story
I didn't grow up with a computer of my own—I got scraps of time at relatives' houses and eventually a borrowed laptop in high school. This is the path I took from there to where I am now, working with Azure and leading development teams.
Rebuilding My Portfolio with Astro 5
This is the sixth version of my portfolio site. I rebuilt it with Astro 5 and came away convinced it's not just a static site generator—it's a full-stack framework that deserves more attention.
Building ImgSmash
ImgSmash compresses images using the Canvas API and createImageBitmap. Everything runs in the browser—nothing gets uploaded to a server.
Building Peek
Peek is a PowerShell module I built to make directory listings easier to read. It shows file sizes in KB/MB/GB, timestamps as '5d ago' instead of raw dates, and adds icons in terminals that support them.
Brindlee
Remembering Brindlee, who was with us through dating, marriage, children, and all of life's ups and downs. You were a good dog.