Learn to build a retro page view counter using Bunny.net Edge Scripting!| ReverentGeek
Generative AI is incredible and empowering and will only get better. I love generative AI. I hate generative AI.| ReverentGeek
Are you still applying for jobs like it's 2012? Level up your job hunt with these AI prompt tips!| ReverentGeek
This guide will help you wrangle Samsara's Telematics APIs like a pro.| ReverentGeek
Do you have a need for relational and non-relational data in the same app? You should check out SurrealDB! Here's how to build a basic CRUD API using Node.js and Fastify.| ReverentGeek
When it comes to the work you do, have you ever dreamed big? Not just a title or paycheck. What kind of role, responsibilities, or tasks would motivate you to jump out of bed, even on a Monday? 🙃| ReverentGeek
I traveled to Manila, Philippines for WordCamp Asia 2025 to draw avatars for Wordpress.com!| ReverentGeek
Learn to build a command-line application using Deno version 2.0!| ReverentGeek
Earlier this year I had an incredible opportunity to draw avatars at the WordPress.com booth at WordCamp EU in Turin, Italy. I was delighted to be asked to reprise my role at WordCamp US 2024 in Portland, Oregon!| ReverentGeek
I had the absolute pleasure of drawing avatars and custom Wappus for WordPress.com at WordCamp EU 2024! What's a Wapuu, you ask?| ReverentGeek
I wasn't happy with the teleprompter apps I found, so I built my own! Maybe you'd like to use it, too!| ReverentGeek
I am excited to finally pull the covers off ReverentGeek.com. I came to the realization earlier this year that blogging is something I need…| ReverentGeek
I am truly honored to be selected as a speaker at the CodeMash developer conference in January. Being a regional conference, CodeMash is…| ReverentGeek
I recently had a need to drop and recreate all the default constraints on some tables so I could convert the data types of from varchar to…| ReverentGeek
Last night at the Nashville .NET User Group we ended the evening with a terrific discussion on careers. We had a great panel of developers,…| ReverentGeek
There's not a word yet, for old friends who just met. -- Gonzo| ReverentGeek
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One year ago, I retired my iPhone 3G and grabbed the new Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7. After a year of use, here's my take on the WP7…| ReverentGeek
I'm excited to announce that my "Introduction to RavenDB: NoSQL is Rapping at Your Door" presentation that I gave at CodeMash 2012 was…| ReverentGeek
I recently gave my Intro to RavenDB presentation at the virtual aspConf. The presentation was recorded and is now up on Channel 9.| ReverentGeek
I am excited to announce that I'm joining LeanKit as Senior Software Developer and Technical Evangelist. Chris Hefley, co-founder and CEO,…| ReverentGeek
Something I've been thinking about recently is the long-term impact that social media will have on society. Good or bad, everything we post…| ReverentGeek
devLink 2013 was yet another awesome conference. I have such a blast every year: great sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities…| ReverentGeek
Jason Fried at 37signals has a new book out titled, "Remote: Office Not Required." I listened to the audio version on a recent road trip.…| ReverentGeek
I've looked at Node.js many times over the past few years. It's hard to ignore all the attention it has received. Unfortunately, being…| ReverentGeek
I've moved my blog from Wordpress to Ghost. Because:| ReverentGeek
I'm still in shock. My talk on Edge.js was selected for the 2014 Norwegian Developers Conference in Oslo, Norway. I can't believe I'm…| ReverentGeek
I recently switched to using Blazon for all my presentations, and I couldn't be happier. Here are some of my favorite features:| ReverentGeek
Yep, that thing we keep saying is important and need to do, but never seem to find the time. Like blogging, learning a new language, losing…| ReverentGeek
CodeStock's theme this year was "Making Connections," and there were plenty of opportunities for attendees to get connected. Connected to…| ReverentGeek
I've been a "fat kid" all my life. In school, I didn't play sports, and regularly felt humiliated in gym class. As an adult, my mass has…| ReverentGeek
Got a fresh Node.js application to deploy? Awesome! Microsoft Azure has several options for hosting Node.js applications. In this article,…| ReverentGeek
March 28, 2015 I had the great pleasure of giving two talks at the 10th annual Orlando Code Camp. This was my first Orlando Code Camp, and…| ReverentGeek
One of the advantages of living close to Dalton, GA, is access to some of the best roads in the country for motorcycle trips. After what…| ReverentGeek
I love to code, but I also spend a good bit of time writing. I write blog posts (like this one), tutorials, documentation, and a lot of…| ReverentGeek
Recently I was working on a code sample in Node.js and thought to meself, "T'wouldn't it be grand to support me some command-line args for…| ReverentGeek
I've been in Franklin, TN this week for meetings at LeanKit. I made the decision to stay through the weekend before heading off to Code…| ReverentGeek
Last week I had the privilege of being a part of Code PaLOUsa in Louisville, KY. I have spoken at Code PaLOUsa conferences in the past, but…| ReverentGeek
Summary: After six weeks of use, I declare the IKEA BEKANT sit/stand desk to be fully awesome.| ReverentGeek
I recently had the honor of presenting my "Node.js for .NET Developers" talk for the the Microsoft MVP Virtual Conference. The recording of…| ReverentGeek
A little more than a year ago, I wrote about accessing SQL Server from Node.js using Edge.js. Technology can change a lot in a year, and…| ReverentGeek
I can't believe it's been a year since my last blog post! So much has happened. TL;DR: I am a very blessed man, and so grateful for the…| ReverentGeek
Each year for the last several years, I have ridden my motorcycle to CodeStock in Knoxville, TN. Not very far from Knoxville is some of the…| ReverentGeek
I started speaking at tech conferences many years ago, and slowly improved with experience. However, I felt my audiences weren't getting…| ReverentGeek
Year after year, CodeStock continues to expand, improve, and win a special place in my heart. As with any conference, the hallway…| ReverentGeek
Earlier this month I had the incredible privilege of speaking at NDC Sydney! Australia has been at the top of my most-wanted-to-visit…| ReverentGeek
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at Music City Agile and Music City Code. I had an absolute blast hanging out with old friends,…| ReverentGeek
Ever since I discovered what an impact hand-drawn illustrations can have on an audience, I've been using them more and more in all of my…| ReverentGeek
Dogs and cats living together, mass hysteria!| ReverentGeek
Nodevember 2016 was an amazing conference that included some of my favorite talks of the year. And, as is usually the case, a lot of the…| ReverentGeek
If you follow me on Twitter you know that I poke fun at JavaScript quite a bit. Someone recently asked me,| ReverentGeek
The bad news is, the Docker version of SQL Server for Linux is a limited trial edition that will eventually expire. At some point, you will…| ReverentGeek
I am so honored that Daniel Glenn reached out to me to design the logo for the 2017 Nashville SharePoint Saturday event. Here is the final…| ReverentGeek
Perhaps you've seen one of Cory's Pluralsight courses. Or, sat in one of his talks. Perhaps you've run across his react-slingshot React +…| ReverentGeek
There are many life events when people are paid tribute. Job changes. Relocations. Tragedies. Deaths.| ReverentGeek
It's my privilege to know Jim Holmes. He's one of my heroes. I owe Jim many, many thanks for the positive impact he's made on my career and…| ReverentGeek
In my opinion, Gaines is a community hero. He's not only been involved in the Nashville software development community, he's also been a…| ReverentGeek
Self-titled "Developer Betterer," Jeremy Clark's personal mission is to help developers. This passion manifests itself it many ways. He has…| ReverentGeek
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you David Giard, the hardest working man in developer relations! Like Visa, he is everywhere you want to…| ReverentGeek
Bryan Hunter is the quintessential community champion. Everywhere he goes, he is cheerfully spreading the good news of functional…| ReverentGeek
This guy. THIS guy. Carl has been one of my heroes since way back in the day of "Carl & Gary's Visual Basic Home Page." This…| ReverentGeek
I first met Kevin when he was heading up INETA, the now defunct International .NET Association. INETA was instrumental in helping me on…| ReverentGeek
It is my pleasure to present this community tribute to the beloved Alan Stevens, written by guest author Matt Groves.| ReverentGeek
Scott has been one of my community heroes for many, many years. I've long admired his writing skills, public speaking, humor, podcasts, and…| ReverentGeek
I keep the people I follow to around 256. That's a good, nerdy number for me. And, it's still manageable to keep up with all the tweets in…| ReverentGeek
Here are some resources from my "Guide to Leadership for the Reluctant Leader" keynote presented at Scenic City Summit 2017.| ReverentGeek
Early in my career, I worked under a manager who exemplified the Dilbert Principle:| ReverentGeek
TL;DR: KCDC is awesome. If you're a developer, you should go. If you're a speaker, you should speak.| ReverentGeek
When I talk to people about public speaking, I tell them of the opportunities it opens up to travel to fun places, and meet awesome people.…| ReverentGeek
You've probably seen the ShamWow meme. You know, the classic, cheesy infomercial guy.| ReverentGeek
(Or any application icon, for that matter.)| ReverentGeek
It is my pleasure to present this community tribute to Brendan Forster, written by guest author Mord Zuber.| ReverentGeek
I believe one of the big reasons people are afraid of public speaking (or writing) is impostor syndrome. You may think...| ReverentGeek
Have you ever felt inadequate? Like a fraud? Like you don't belong where you are? That someone is going to expose you for who you really…| ReverentGeek
On the morning of November 25, 1982, we all piled in our car and made the 2-hour trip to my Aunt and Uncle's house near Atlanta, GA. It's…| ReverentGeek
The Monster at the end of this book...| ReverentGeek
How will your project die? Choose from 2,147,483,647 possible endings!| ReverentGeek
I recently created a new demo for my Node.js Crash Course talk that I've given at several conferences. This application is a "bacon ipsum"…| ReverentGeek
I am so excited to announce I have joined Okta's developer relations team as a Senior Developer Advocate! My focus is on all the…| ReverentGeek
At the core of the JavaScript language is its asynchronous programming model. Unfortunately, dealing with callback functions has long been…| ReverentGeek
Much has been said about "lean" and "agile" approaches to work. Reflecting over more than ten years of personal experience, I have come to…| ReverentGeek
People learn in a variety of ways, such as watching videos, listening to podcasts, reading books and articles, and exploring hands-on. For…| ReverentGeek
Throughout my career, writing documentation and tutorials has been a critical skill. In my experience, good visuals can vastly improve the…| ReverentGeek
Sketchnotes are amazing! Even if you don't think you can draw, I promise you can learn. And, there are so many benefits! Here are a bunch of drawing guides to help you get started!| ReverentGeek
Earlier this year, I set up a new computer for my son. In the process, I created an "Easter Egg" for him to find. I left a note on the…| ReverentGeek
My most embarrassing mistakes as a programmer, in no particular order:| ReverentGeek
I love to play music, especially in a band. There's something amazing about the synergy of multiple people harmonizing voices and…| ReverentGeek
My blog has been on Ghost for many years. It has been a solid platform, and I highly recommend it. However, I've been itching to try something new for a while...| ReverentGeek
Ramblings on bacon, drawing, and technology| ReverentGeek
My book, "The Illustrated Book of Dad Jokes," is now available for purchase on Amazon!| ReverentGeek
You can find me on Mastodon using @reverentgeek@reverentgeek.com! Here's how I did it using 11ty and Netlify!| ReverentGeek
I recently visited Sweetwater's headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN, to speak to their engineers on leadership. It was a huge honor, and I consider it one of my highest achievements as a tech speaker.| ReverentGeek
Over the last few years, I received many comments and questions about my office studio video and audio setup. In this post, I will walk through what I've put together, why it fits what I need, and hopefully, give you some ideas on how you can improve your audio and video.| ReverentGeek
I was a guest on the MongoDB Podcast Live show to talk about one of my favorite topics, Visual Storytelling. You can watch it here!| ReverentGeek
