Edwin Mak

A software developer with a big appetite for learning.

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@dhh Curious what do you envision would be "smoke testing" in the future? A good candidate for that? We are considering doing the same because we aren't gaining much from system tests anymore.

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@afomera I love your hot take. I'm curious what regrets you've had for using Devise? Likewise, I've not encountered an issue yet personally that caused me to regret it *yet* lol,.

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

I am looking for people for my brainstorming opportunity to make restaurant menus better. Express interest on @Polywork https://t.co/dTzkwGZBZ1

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

I just published How I setup auto-syncing between YNAB and Bancolombia https://t.co/HVfWq8O0Cg

@ynab :)!

[Estefania Suarez - Communication Coach @ConsciousES1]

This #valentinesday practice your #assertivecommunication by following these steps next time you want to express your needs.
- I feel A when B happens, so I would like C. + question.
- I would like C because I feel A when B happens. +question. READ MORE:
https://t.co/yMcMswC7y6

[Estefania Suarez - Communication Coach @ConsciousES1]

#Communication looks like this sometimes.Thoughts, emotions, movement. Occasionally we use too much volume or excess speed that we get entangled and end up tripping. See if you can slow down, #pause, breathe, listen to yourself 1st. What is your #intention with the next sentence?

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

As engineers, we often overlook #softskills because it isn't coding. I can tell you that exercising #softskills not only will make your career progress much faster but you will be happier too!

Engineers are people too so let's acknowledge that by investing in their humanity!

[Estefania Suarez - Communication Coach @ConsciousES1]

#softskills are the hardest because they relate to personality traits or behaviors/beliefs learned throughout life. It is crucial to master them to 1. have healthy relationships 2. move forward in your career. Schedule an assessment session and we can talk more about it!

[Estefania Suarez - Communication Coach @ConsciousES1]

#softskills are the hardest because they relate to personality traits or behaviors/beliefs learned throughout life. It is crucial to master them to 1. have healthy relationships 2. move forward in your career. Schedule an assessment session and we can talk more about it!

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@davetron5000 Thanks @davetron5000 for your thoughts! Yeh, that would be awesome. I think functional CSS and an approach like this would be sustainable but haven't tried it yet.

Once again appreciate the book! My team loves doing book clubs with it!

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@davetron5000 what are your thoughts on https://t.co/7GxcVvZroo as it pertains to template management in Rails? Been reading your book on Sustainable rails and I was wondering how this library might fit into that topic?

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@hillelogram When I say "upper-positioned" people, I mean the C suite and the VP level people or how else hierarchy is built into your organization :)

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@hillelogram I prefer building a culture where PTO was normalized. I've heard numerous times about unlimited PTO but their people aren't taken them. If the upper-positioned people aren't taking PTO then I suspect it is less likely others will.

Lead by example and take time off :)

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

Come hang out with me!

[Ruby for Good @RubyforGood]

❤️ Looking for a way to #contribute? Our Inventory Management System team hosts group hangout/coding sessions on Saturdays at 2:30 pm ET. Come by to hang out, work on issues, and collaborate with awesome #gooders! 💖Join our slack to get started: https://t.co/QTDA0k1t36

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@catalinmpit "There are three C's in resume writing. Make it clear, make it count, and make it compelling."

- https://t.co/LflD8JWZk4

Whoops I said "Concise" when I meant "make it Count'

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@catalinmpit I am not a huge fan of resumes. But...

I do care about how people interpret their experiences and what they thought was important. This could tell me something about a person at first glance. A resume might be a vessel for that. Concise, Clear, Compelling

[DHH @dhh]

From @tobi’s time on the core team through Shopify’s continued contributions to the framework, this is one hell of a company to have in Rails’ corner. And now that they’ve gone all-in on remote, you really should give these open positions a look, if you’re looking for a new job!

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@laurieontech Forget writing automated tests. Test only on production.

[Edwin Mak @edwinthinks]

@svpino Thanks! Yeah, I personally like to start with 'why' :). I find it helps us understand what the outcomes are.

In my case, my reasons are like anti-goals. That is, I want to be great so I can have more time with my family and less time in the code.

[Matheus Richard @matheusrich]

It isn't everyday you see a recommendation like this in a framework documentation.

Well done @stimulusreflex