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Stop Overcomplicating Accessibility: 6 Simple HTML...

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2025/09/26

Business and software teams are often overwhelmed at the mention of accessibility. The assumption is clear: accessibility adds an exponential amount of complexity to already challenging projects that everyone is struggling to control the scope for. This assumption is wrong. When considered from the outset, accessibility becomes a natural part of the software development process […] The post Stop Overcomplicating Accessibility: 6 Simple HTML Standards Fix Most Accessibility Issues appeared

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Want to Launch Prototypes Quickly? Try Vibe Coding...

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2025/09/25

I kept hearing whispers about vibe coding, and I wanted to check it out. I’m not talking about comments like, “I use Cursor and it autocompletes and can generate code from a prompt.” (What dev isn’t doing that?) I’m talking about hearing things like, “I have 20 agents that run like horses pulling a carriage” […] The post Want to Launch Prototypes Quickly? Try Vibe Coding with Claude appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Create Sick Web Animations in Three.js with GSAP

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2025/09/24

Have you ever wondered how to create smooth animations for your Three.js web app? This can be a tedious process, but luckily we have a handy tool called GSAP. Here is a quick example of an animation I created using that tool. Cool right? Below, I will discuss how I used GSAP to create these […] The post Create Sick Web Animations in Three.js with GSAP appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Design Icons That Work: Insights From Neighborhood Signs

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2025/09/24

The other day, while walking my dog, I noticed a sign in a neighbor’s yard. It immediately caught my attention, not because it was flashy, but because of how clearly it communicated its message. With just a simple image, I knew right away to steer myself (and, more importantly, my dog) away from a bush […] The post Design Icons That Work: Insights From Neighborhood Signs appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Use Claude Code Sub-Agents For .NET and Angular...

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2025/09/23

For the past few weeks, I’ve been exploring Claude Code’s sub-agent capabilities, specifically how they can improve development workflows. Sub-agents fundamentally change how you approach complex features that span multiple services and technologies. They allow parallel execution of specialized tasks, but they also come with trade-offs that need careful consideration. Here’s what I’ve learned about […] The post Use Claude Code Sub-Agents For .NET and Angular Development

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An Ansible Role to Install my Proxmox Backup Client...

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2025/09/22

A while ago I wrote about the Proxmox Backup Client wrapper scripts I use and published to GitHub. Over the weekend, I authored a new Ansible role for installing and configuring the scripts onto a target machine. Here’s what I did and how to use the new role. The repository, scripts, and Ansible role The […] The post An Ansible Role to Install my Proxmox Backup Client Scripts appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Use the Elimination Method for Identifying Stressors

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/21

Recently, I found myself facing a huge setback. Due to some complicated medical mumbo jumbo, I needed surgery with a long recovery time. Coming back to work with fresh eyes made it clear (clearer) what was leading me to fatigue and burnout, by inadvertently using elimination and reintroduction techniques. Elimination and Reintroduction Elimination diets are […]The post Use the Elimination Method for Identifying Stressors appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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The Art of the Nerd Snipe: Ask Questions People Want...

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2025/09/20

Have you ever struggled to get answers to what should have been simple questions? Have you ever had a forum post had its requests completely ignored? There is a subtle art to asking for help in a way that grabs people’s interest and makes them want to get involved in what you’re working on, and […] The post The Art of the Nerd Snipe: Ask Questions People Want to Answer appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Side Projects Don’t Need to Be a Grind – Let AI Do...

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/19

Most side projects fizzle out for me before they even start. Between work, family, and other social obligations, the last thing I usually want is another commitment. But this one was different. It combined one of my favorite hobbies with the chance to build something alongside a friend. That was enough to get me on […] The post Side Projects Don’t Need to Be a Grind – Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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.NET Feature Spotlight: User-Defined Implicit Type...

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2025/09/18

Like many other developers who cut their teeth during the .NET doldrums before it went open source and cross-platform, I had written off C# as a language that could be described as “necessary annoyance” at best. No matter how many times another developer told me, “.NET is actually good now! You should check it out! […] The post .NET Feature Spotlight: User-Defined Implicit Type Conversion appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Prototyping Apps with AI: Why Replit Handled My Big...

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/17

I recently had one of those “holy crap” moments with a tool — the kind where you close your laptop, take a walk, and come back grinning. The tool? Replit. Yes, that Replit. The one that’s been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. And yes, I still think you should give it […] The post Prototyping Apps with AI: Why Replit Handled My Big Idea Better Than Cursor appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Beyond Code: Using Cursor IDE for Knowledge Management

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2025/09/16

At Atomic, we’re always looking for tools that can improve how we work with clients and manage our internal processes. While most people think of Cursor as a coding tool, it’s one of the most effective knowledge management platforms I’ve used. A lot of my work involves drafting documents and parsing dense information (especially in […] The post Beyond Code: Using Cursor IDE for Knowledge Management appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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An AI-Powered Development Workflow for Solo Builders

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2025/09/15

If you’ve ever started a side project with grand ambitions only to watch it slowly die in a graveyard of half-finished Git repositories, you’re not alone. The solo developer experience is uniquely brutal. One moment you’re the product manager sketching out user flows, and the next you’re the backend engineer debugging database queries. Then, suddenly, […] The post An AI-Powered Development Workflow for Solo Builders appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Working With Me 101: The Power of Human READMEs

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/14

If you’ve worked in software, you’ve likely run across a README file. README files are an easy-to-read document that typically serve as the first point of reference for anyone interacting with a project, software, or dataset. Their main purpose is to explain what the project is, how it works, and how to use it. Turns […]The post Working With Me 101: The Power of Human READMEs appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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From Experiment to Investment: Prove Generative AI...

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/13

Over the past year, I have watched client after client experiment with large language models (LLMs). They tweak prompts. They assemble data pipelines and fine-tune custom variants. Yet almost every team hits a brick wall when it comes to justifying the next phase of investment. It is common to hear, “The proof of concept was […] The post From Experiment to Investment: Prove Generative AI ROI in Your Business Processes appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Create a Current Location Map for Mobile Devices with...

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/12

I’ve recently been working on developing a geofencing app, with the core focus on defining zones and triggering actions when a user enters them. However, I thought it would also be nice to show people where they currently are so they can easily navigate to other geofences in the area. A small, live-updating map tucked […] The post Create a Current Location Map for Mobile Devices with Expo and React Native appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Talking AI, Culture, and Change on RioT Underground

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/11

I recently joined a live-audience episode of the RioT Underground podcast to share my perspective on AI and how Atomic Object is approaching it. We covered a range of topics, from the hype and reality of today’s tools to how company culture can adapt when the way we work changes quickly. Our Approach to AI […] The post Talking AI, Culture, and Change on RioT Underground appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Designing in the Age of AI: How Our Process Is...

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/10

Over the past few years, the Atomic design team has been defining our role on project teams—understanding where we add the most value and how we can better support other disciplines. We take a practical, hands-on approach to influencing and guiding the “human lens” of a software product. That means advocating for users, learning from […] The post Designing in the Age of AI: How Our Process Is Evolving at Atomic appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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Why I Always Check Out and Test PR Branches Locally

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/09

Automated tests are a powerful safety net. They are fast, repeatable, and protect against regressions. But they are not a substitute for actually running the code locally yourself. Before I approve a pull request, I always check out the branch locally and test the code manually. It’s often the first thing I do as part […] The post Why I Always Check Out and Test PR Branches Locally appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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UI Automation with (AX)Swift (and AI)

Atomic Spin ·

2025/09/08

I recently found myself wanting to automate a tedious task in a UI application. Working on a Mac, I started out looking at AppleScript and HammerSpoon, but eventually settled on writing a small Swift app. Here’s what I learned! What The task I was looking to automate is really simple – click a few buttons, […] The post UI Automation with (AX)Swift (and AI) appeared first on Atomic Spin.

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