
3 posts
January 8, 2024
A reflection on early freelance web development experiences, focusing on WordPress specialization after transitioning from DocWorks. Covers plugin customization, client relationships, reputation management, and the dynamics of remote freelance work in the early 2010s.
January 7, 2024
A biographical account of early software development experiences at a doctor's office, working on the DocWorks electronic medical records system. Covers the evolution from Perl-based flat files to a hybrid system incorporating Ruby on Rails, PHP, and MySQL across multiple operating systems.
January 6, 2024
A personal journey learning Linux, from first exposure at DocWorks EMR startup to necessity-driven adoption after being laid off. Details how Ubuntu transformed an end-of-life Windows XP machine into a functional development workstation, providing foundational skills in command-line operations, networking, and server management.