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A Software Developer on Utah’s Silicon Slopes (Who can't ski.)

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September 19, 2021
  • Ruby on Rails
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Credentials in Rails 6 – Tricks & Tips

Rails 6 introduced some new features for storing credentials you need to keep safe, such as API keys, database credentials, etc. I’m not going to go into the basics of using credentials in Rails, since many other people have already invested lots of time explaining this. A good intro by Romil Mehta can be found […]

September 10, 2021
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Web Development

Pagination with Pagy & Bootstrap

For a recent project, I needed an easy, ready-to-go pagination plugin for a Rails application. In the past, I’d used will_paginate and Kaminari. (Kami means paper, but Kaminari may or may not translate to “Thunder.” Someone fill me in.) When I went to check on the health of the project, I saw that will_paginate was […]

June 10, 2021
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Why I Use My Real Name Online

It’s not always possible to use my real name – sometimes (for instance, Reddit) it’s already taken. Other times, it’s assigned for me. Some places, like Steam, require something that sounds awesome. (Usernames can be fun.) But for the most part, I’m going to use my real name. For most people, they see the usage […]

May 2, 2021
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Site Update

I know this site has been down for a while. If you are here looking for WGU course advice, know that these articles will be restored soon! Sorry for the temporary disappointment. Between work, school, and a recent relocation, I haven’t been able to keep the site running. Previously this site was hosted on and […]


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