sean.silvius.me

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collection of things I've written down for some reason or another

Apr 30, 2024design thinking

Build Your Community, Not a Network.

Communities offer depth and innovation over blind networking. Find or make one for yourself, today.

Mar 30, 2024typescript

NextJS is not ready to fill in for Rails or Django.

NextJS lacks robust authentication, authorization and integrated ORM compared to mature SaaS frameworks like Django and Rails.

Mar 19, 2024startups

Scaling with Ruby on Rails: An Introduction

Ruby on Rails is a popular web application framework known for its productivity and developer-friendly features.

Jan 26, 2024startups

The Lean Startup Approach to UX Design

The lean startup methodology, popularized by Eric Ries, has revolutionized the way startups approach product development and user experience (UX) design. At its core, the lean startup approach emphasizes iterative development, continuous learning, and a focus on validating assumptions through customer feedback.

Jan 22, 2024startups

Validating Your Startup Idea Through User Research

Before investing significant time and resources into building a product or service, startups must validate their idea through comprehensive user research. User research helps ensure that your offering resonates with your target audience, addresses their pain points, and aligns with their needs and behaviors.

Jan 19, 2024leadership

The Art of Giving Constructive Feedback

Feedback is a critical component of personal and professional growth, yet delivering feedback effectively can be a challenging task for many leaders.

Jan 18, 2024rails

Migrating from Turbo 7 to Turbo 8 in Ruby on Rails

Turbo, a key component of the Hotwire framework, has been a game-changer in the world of Ruby on Rails development. It provides a seamless way to build fast, modern, and responsive web applications without the need for a separate frontend framework. Recently, the Turbo team has released version 8, bringing a host of new features and improvements.

Nov 30, 2023startups

A/B Testing Strategies for Startups

A/B testing is a powerful tool that can help startups make data-driven decisions and optimize their user experiences...

Nov 17, 2023startups

A/B Testing for Better User Experiences

In the pursuit of delivering exceptional user experiences, A/B testing has emerged as a powerful tool for startups and businesses alike...

Sep 24, 2023startups

DevOps Best Practices for Scaling Startups

As startups successfully navigate the early stages of growth and begin scaling their operations, their DevOps practices must evolve to accommodate increasing complexity and demand.

Jul 8, 2023startups

Basic DevOps Planning for Startups

As startups strive to build and deploy software applications rapidly, adopting DevOps practices has become essential for streamlining development and operations processes

Jun 4, 2023Offroading

Eagle Ridge Offroading

My Tacoma on Eagle Ridge in front of what once was Mt. Tacoma. It was all marketing. Commencement City changed their name to Tacoma in 1868, they also got Nothern Pacific to put their rail terminus in Tacoma.

May 9, 2023ai

Workflows in Typescript

Workflows are old tech, making them make sense on the web without RabbitMQ or Kafka is hard...

Feb 22, 2023leadership

Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning and Growth

As a servant leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders within your organization.

Jan 4, 2023leadership

Building Trust as a Servant Leader

Trust is the foundation upon which successful teams and organizations are built. As a servant leader, cultivating and maintaining trust in your team members are essential

Jan 1, 2023leadership

Active Listening: A Servant Leader's Superpower

In the fast-paced and often chaotic world of business, effective communication is essential for success.

Dec 18, 2022leadership

The Servant Leader's Mindset: Putting Others First

True leadership is not about power or authority, but about service and putting the needs of others first. This is the core philosophy of servant leadership, a leadership approach that prioritizes the growth and well-being of team members over the self-interest of the leader.

Dec 14, 2022startups

The Importance of Product-Market Fit

In the highly competitive and ever-evolving startup landscape, achieving product-market fit is often the difference between success and failure.

Dec 12, 2022startups

Idea Validation: Testing Your Assumptions

The lean startup methodology, popularized by Eric Ries, has revolutionized the way startups approach product development and user experience (UX) design.

Nov 9, 2022leadership

Empowering Your Team Through Servant Leadership

Empowering your team is a fundamental aspect of servant leadership. It involves creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and encouraged to take ownership and initiative.

Jul 22, 2022startups

Why Tech Projects Fail and How to Avoid It

Even the biggest tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon have had their share of failed projects that wasted millions. While failure is an inevitable part of innovation, some common pitfalls increase the risk of your tech project going off the rails.

Nov 14, 2021leadership

Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders

As a servant leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders within your organization.