Keegan's Blog
The Dangers of Optional Chaining Overuse
Optional chaining is one of my favorite javascript operators (if such a thing exists), but it's best to avoid using it when not necessary.
Filling in the Connected Fitness Gaps with Apple Shortcuts
How I use Apple Shortcuts to complement my current fitness and health tracking tools
Review Your Own Pull Requests
Leave the coding mindset and enter the reviewing mindset to improve the quality of code you submit
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays, and thanks for reading for another year! See you all in 2023!
Using AI to Generate DALL·E 2 Prompts
Using ChatGPT to generate prompts that can be fed into DALL·E 2 to generate images
ChatGPT Writes Poems About the Internet
I asked ChatGPT to write poems about various concepts in networking.
Statically Generating Twitter Embeds and Sharing for a Performance Boost
Embedded Tweets and share buttons were bogging down my blog, so I wrote custom UI that is statically generated using the Twitter API to speed things back up
My Connected Fitness Tools (2022 Update)
After a year of using my connected fitness tools, a second look at what's new and what I changed!
Why Write a Newsletter?
I recently started a newsletter - it's a bit of extra work every month, but here's why I think it's valuable.
Common Types of Web Application Tests and How They Can Improve Performance and Reliability
Testing web applications is a crucial part of the development process, but it can be daunting at first. I break down the different types of web application testing I rely on, and how they can be useful to you!
How AI is Revolutionizing Personal Brand Creation
A dive into the many innovative tools and platforms that leverage AI, and how they are making it easier than ever to create content and build a personal brand.
Building a Super Simple (and Free!) Twitter Bot
How to build a simple Twitter bot and run it for free on a Raspberry Pi
Trip to Europe Part II: Lisbon
After years of not being able to travel, I discuss a bit about the trip Jully and I took to the Iberian Peninsula, this week with our stop in Lisbon, Portugal.
Creating Large-Format Digital Art with DALL·E 2
How to use inpainting to generate giant pieces of digital art with DALL·E 2
Getting the Most Out of In-Person Tech Conferences
Tech conferences are a ton of fun, but can be daunting as well! Let's dive in to how to get the most out of them, and what I learned from my first conference post-COVID.
Using Effective Feedback and Communication to Boost Developer Confidence
My thoughts based on conversations with fellow engineers at RenderATL about imposter syndrome, success metrics, and confidence in a role.
My First Day With OpenAI's DALL·E 2
A look into my first day with OpenAI's DALLE-2 image generation system
Debugging Code Using Git Bisect
A step-by-step guide to one of my favorite tools in my debugging toolkit
React Technical Interview Questions
A collection of my thoughts and suggestions on React/front-end technical interviews
Trip to Europe Part I: Barcelona
After years of not being able to travel, I discuss a bit about the trip Jully and I took to the Iberian Peninsula, starting with our stop in Barcelona, Spain.
Tips for Onboarding Onto an Existing Codebase
How I onboard onto new codebases and what I learned starting a new role in 2022
Beginning a New Chapter of my Career with Kizen
After nearly 5 years with Pinpoint, it's time for me to move into a senior frontend engineering role at Kizen!
Designing and Building a Raspberry Pi Based Book Quote Clock
How I built a Raspberry Pi-based book quote clock for my girlfriend's Christmas gift this year
Oura Ring Generation 3 First Impressions
A first look at my new third generation ring from Oura
Choosing a Custom Template for Bootstrapping NextJS Apps
There are many different starter templates out there for NextJS, but I wanted to evaluate all my past projects and create the perfect one for bootstrapping future projects.
How to Build a Calendar Component in React
Building a simple calendar component in React with minimal reliance on third party code.
My Home Network Configuration for Speed and Privacy
I show you how my home network works, what hardware I use, and my tools to keep my connection fast and private!
Input-Deno v2.0.3 Released
An overview of what changed in Input-Deno v.2.0.3
Building a Static Generated Blog with NextJS
In this post I'm going to cover how I built this website, and how my statically generated blog works!
A Look Into My Connected Fitness Tools
How I spent the last 2 years building a fitness regimen around "smart" fitness technology
Reviving My Design Hobby
Using the Dribbble weekly warm ups to have fun with graphic design again.
My First (Real) Astrophotography Attempt
My first attempt at proper astrophotography!