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I have two dogs that are equally goofy, but couldn’t be more unique in how they approach things that are new unknown. The first – a large, scary looking German Shepherd Dog – is exceptionally wary of the unknown. The smaller of the two is exceptionally curious and is aggressive in her exploration of the… Continue reading I don’t know what that is.

This last week React and I got to know each other a bit. Considering React’s popularity, it was fun to see what all the hubub was about. I’ve worked with Angular in the past, and was surprised to find them to be quite different. There are a few major differences I hoped to outline here.… Continue reading Getting started with React

This week I am planning to change gears to talk about our capstone project a bit.  So far things have been a bit slow going. Most of our effort has been focused around getting the build working for the program we will containerize.  There is a lot of reading legacy code and figuring out what… Continue reading Getting started

It’s happened to everyone. You just came out of the meeting and the task seemed so clear. Sitting back at your desk though, you realize how much handwaving was going on. What seemed like detailed steps was really just:1) Plan the app 2) Build the app 3) Launch the app It all seemed so clear… Continue reading Baby steps

Current events have me thinking a lot about what makes a job “desirable.” Headlines everywhere declare that the US is facing the worst labor shortage in decades. Many employers say there is just no one applying, especially for front-line positions. I am not an economist. I will not attempt to break down why things are… Continue reading How much does your job cost?

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Justin, and I am a software engineer at Philips. I currently live in Seattle with my partner and two dogs. The purpose of this blog is two-fold. 1) Document my progress in my OSU computer science capstone. 2) Provide context for who I am as a… Continue reading Justin’s blog