Testing code that talks to the database

In my previous blog post we talked about working with databases and how crucial they are…

Reducing Complexity with Guard Clauses in PHP and JavaScript

How I stay productive working remotely

One year ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life, I joined Help Scout to build our…

The database is not an implementation detail

Databases are critical functions of most systems that are in use today. But there…

Functional vs Unit Testing for the browser

Back in 2013, I wrote a blog post in which I argued for prioritizing functional…

Guarding URL variables using Aspect Oriented Programming

Five tools for writing higher quality PHP

Deliver high quality and maintainable code with some simple…

How Our Remote Engineering Team Stays Agile

One of the foundational principles of Agile is individuals and interactions over…

I, Me, We, Us — Creating team ownership with better language

The proximity paradox