Alex McFadyen

London, UK

Optimistic and enthusiastic technologist, seeking out interesting ideas, projects and problems. I love what I do, and I try to help others love what they do too. (he/him)

Mar

#NoEstimates?

Some people think you don't need to estimate software development work. I am not so sure.

Mar 11, 2021

6 min read

Mar

Code Metrics

Q: "How can we measure a software development teams performance?" A: "Metrics!"

Mar 8, 2021

5 min read

Mar

Mini Eggs + microwave?

Oh, yes. Try it. Melted chocolate with crunchy outer shell - so good.

Mar 5, 2021

1 min read

Mar

Insightful videos/books

What books or videos have you watched which were aha moments or step changes in your thinking? I’m

Mar 4, 2021

1 min read

Feb

Techo fixes are not sufficient, but they are necessary

Techo fixes are not sufficient, but they are necessary Bill Gates, How To Avoid A Climate Disaster I love this.

Feb 26, 2021

1 min read

Oct

[HIRING] Javascript, full stack (HapiJS & ReactJS) - Remote position *...

[HIRING] Javascript, full stack (HapiJS & ReactJS) - Remote position • /r/remotejsBEN is hiring again! Javascript full stack, remote position.

Oct 4, 2016

Oct

Make Your React Components Pretty - WalmartLabs

Make Your React Components Pretty 💅 – WalmartLabsSome nice tips in here, i disagree with some (e.g. we don’t

Oct 3, 2016

Sep

HOMEBIOGAS

HOMEBIOGASInteresting tech if ambient temp stays over 18c. Making your own cooking gas from waste food.

Sep 29, 2016

Sep

DJI's new Mavic Pro drone folds up and fits in the palm of your hand

DJI's new Mavic Pro drone folds up and fits in the palm of your handDrones are getting smaller, smarter and

Sep 29, 2016

Sep

Oh, shit, git!

Oh, shit, git!Because every now and then… you mess up - luckly git got your back.

Sep 28, 2016