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Perfection Paralysis

You can't edit a blank page. - Jodi Picoult   So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Truthfully, I’ve hit a bit of a stall in my development. Here’s to hoping that writing this post helps me work through the funk! I’ve been working on a relatively large project. Actually, it’s technically two projects rolled into one. When I finish, I might even claim I’ve completed two separate projects. Is that cheating? Maybe. But who’s counting? If you’ve been following along, you might notice a theme here: just like HIITGenius.com , this project ties back to my part-time job as a gymnastics coach. I promise not all my projects will have a gymnastics connection! But when you think about it, it makes sense. Projects are often born out of your day-to-day life—the things you know, see, and ultimately decide you can improve upon. At my job, we track our hours the old-fashioned way: pen, and paper. It’s not fancy, but it’s been working for over a decade. That said, I know it could be better. So,...

Rusty Resolutions: My January Tech Challenge

Crafted with a little help from AI - futuristic, rusty, and ready for 2025! And just like that, we’ve hit 2025. Can you believe it? I’m ringing in the new year with something fresh for CodeQuest: a brand-new mini-series;  "Test Drive: Tech of the Month." This is my chance to explore technologies that are new to me. It’s all too easy to keep returning to the tools and technologies I already know and love. They’re familiar, they’re comfortable—but let’s be honest: where’s the learning in that? So this year, I’m challenging myself (and you, if you’re up for it!) to step out of my comfort zone and test drive a new technology each month. January's Tech: Rust I’m kicking things off with Rust. Why Rust? For one, it’s been buzzing in the developer community for a while now, and it’s clear why. Rust is known for being fast, memory-safe, and a top choice for performance-critical applications like systems programming, web servers, and even game engines. But what really draws me t...