Jacob Landry

Building MegaDesk

Check out how I constructed a custom corner desk for work and gaming.

Hackernoon - How Working in a Big Silicon Valley Company...

How big tech's non-competes stunt developer growth and how to fix it.

A Developer's Perspective on Time-Based Estimates

I know a lot of people don't like time-based estimates but I find them incredibly valuable and important, here's why.

Illuminate Collections vs PHP Arrays

Illuminate Collections vs PHP Arrays Ever wonder which way you should go? Me too! Lets discover the answer together.

Optimizing Tech Design Meetings with Structured Ticket Templates

Make meetings not only manageable but enjoyable again.

This was/is my first/only official publishing. I've been aspiring to be a writer for most of my life.

6 Things You Can Do to Make Your Dev Job Fun Again

Work is work. It doesn't matter how great your company is, there's always something you'd rather be doing. Use these tips to make your 8 hours (more or less) as enjoyable as possible.

Elite Dangerous Deep-Space Explorer's Guide: Ships

I spent several months outside the bubble exploring deep space, eventually arriving at Beagle Point. Check out my ship building guide for deep-space exploring.

4 Tips That Will Help You Become More Organized as a Developer

Staying organized is key in our ever-evolving world. Things continue to get more hectic so organize the things you can control.

Handling Data Integrity Issues Like a Pro

The hardest part of BI work is the dirty data you receive from up-stream systems. Learn how to clean this like a pro to create stable and reliable systems.

The Elusive Work-Life Balance

(Most) Companies are not going to help you manage your work life balance. If you want to have a healthy relationship with your work while maintaining hobbies and relationships outside of work you have to take control yourself.

Once you know the rules, you are free to break them

One of the most influential teachers of my younger days once told me that "Once you know the rules, you are free to break them" and that has defined much of how I approach problem-solving.

Meet the Writer

Learn more about me through this scripted questionaire.

The All-Purpose-Programmer: Ep I

In this series I explore what it takes to make it in a development world where we are asked more and more to "do it all."

Developer Productivity Series

I dive into the tricks and practices that help me stay productive.