PinnedColin DeanValuing EphemeralityThe rise of logged chat systems for work introduces a new place to miss things. I recommend treating missed chat as missed conversation.5 min read·Nov 17, 2020----
Colin DeaninLeaky AbstractionsC&S celebrates ten years of Global Day of CoderetreatCode & Supply hosted Coderetreat, a day-long practice of pair programming & test-driven development that prioritizes process over product.5 min read·Nov 5, 2023----
Colin DeanHow I participate in a cornucopia of chat communitiesTL;DR location fending, time-boxing, and conserving keystrokes4 min read·May 6, 2021----
Colin DeaninLeaky AbstractionsCode & Supply in the pandemic2020 was a rough year for the world, and it was for C&S, too. We did some cool stuff and we’re keeping it going into 2021. Read for deets.6 min read·Jan 7, 2021----
Colin DeanOn statues, southern heritage, and historical revisionismA response to the miseducation of the Rust Belt millennial about the history of the Confederate States of America and white supremacy.8 min read·Oct 25, 2020----
Colin DeaninLeaky AbstractionsAbstractions is skipping 20202019 was a fantastic challenge and we hit our objectives. However, we’re taking some time off to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Read why.2 min read·Dec 19, 2019----
Colin DeanEquipping a home office for your new remote jobSo you’ve got a shiny new remote job but a dusty old office at home, if you even have dedicated space you can call an office! How do you…10 min read·Feb 11, 2019----
Colin DeaninHackerNoon.comWhy I stopped bringing my laptop to meetingsHow leaving work at my desk has helped me concentrate and engage while encouraging others to do the same and has kept meetings on task.4 min read·Dec 27, 2017--2--2
Colin DeanThe Power of Partying: Radical PositivityIt’s no secret that Andrew W.K. is one of my favorite musical acts. A long time ago, my mother asked me what kind of music he plays. I…5 min read·Dec 11, 2017----
Colin DeanWhy your informational website should use HTTPSI don’t see a strong reason not to enable HTTPS for every website, other than it not being a priority because it works fine right now.3 min read·Jul 13, 2017----