John Callaway

16 Jan 2025

Watching Major League tonight in memory of Bob Uecker.

fractionaldeveloper.comThe Fractional Developer’s Guide to Work-Life Balance in 2025The new year is full of possibilities, but it can also bring pressure. As a fractional developer, you’re juggling multiple clients, projects, and deadlines, often without a clear boundary between work and personal life. It’s easy to feel like balance is just out of reach. This guide is here to help. Resetting your work-life balance… Read More »The Fractional Developer’s Guide to Work-Life Balance in 2025

6 Jan 2025

fractionaldeveloper.com10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Developer Should ConsiderA new year always feels like a fresh start. It’s the perfect time to think about where you’re headed and set some goals to help you get there. As developers, we’re constantly juggling new tools, technologies, and ways of working. That’s why having clear resolutions can make a big difference—it keeps you focused on what… Read More »10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Developer Should Consider

1 Jan 2025

fractionaldeveloper.comSet SMART Goals for 2025A new year is the perfect time to reset and focus on what you want to accomplish. It’s easy to get lost in the excitement of new opportunities, but without clear goals, it’s just as easy to drift. That’s where SMART goals come in. They give you a framework to translate your big ideas into… Read More »Set SMART Goals for 2025

30 Dec 2024

23 Dec 2024

Has everyone watched Die Hard already this holiday season?

fractionaldeveloper.comReflect and ResetA Developer’s Guide to Ending the Year Strong and Starting Fresh The end of the year feels like closing one chapter and getting ready to write the next. For fractional developers, it’s a chance to reflect on what’s working, identify areas for growth, and hit reset on what’s dragging you down. This isn’t about making… Read More »Reflect and Reset

23 Dec 2024

18 Dec 2024

And with today's TrueNAS update everything is back to working as it should, with NVIDIA passthrough and all. #truenas

fractionaldeveloper.comFrom Zero to Thriving: How to Land Your First ClientStarting out on your own as a developer can feel overwhelming. You know you’re capable, but how do you prove that to someone who doesn’t know you? Finding your first client might seem impossible, but it’s not. With some clear steps, a bit of confidence, and a touch of persistence, you can land that first… Read More »From Zero to Thriving: How to Land Your First Client

17 Dec 2024

fractionaldeveloper.comAI for Small Businesses: Compete with Big Tech on a BudgetOne of the biggest mistakes small businesses make is trying to implement AI on a massive scale from the start. Instead, identify specific areas where AI can make the most immediate impact.

16 Dec 2024

14 Dec 2024

Well, I wasn't planning on updating the TrueNAS server tonight, yet here we are. #truenas

13 Dec 2024

There were a couple of unique and very interesting displays at the Pacific Bonsai Expo in Oakland this year. #bonsai #pbe2024

fractionaldeveloper.comWhy Clients Choose You: Standing Out in a Competitive MarketPicture this: a client is scrolling through a list of developers, all claiming to be the best. It’s a sea of technical skills and impressive project names. But how do they decide who to trust with their project? What makes one name stand out when so many look the same? Here’s the reality, most clients… Read More »Why Clients Choose You: Standing Out in a Competitive Market

10 Dec 2024

fractionaldeveloper.comTips for Managing Multiple Clients with ConfidenceThe beauty of being a fractional developer lies in the variety—working on multiple projects, solving different challenges, and helping a range of clients. But that variety comes with its own hurdles. Trying to balance conflicting deadlines, unpredictable client demands, and your own mental bandwidth can leave you feeling stretched thin. If you’ve ever caught yourself… Read More »Tips for Managing Multiple Clients with Confidence

9 Dec 2024

9 Dec 2024

This was another fabulous display at the Pacific Bonsai Expo in Oakland October. #bonsai #oakland #pbe2024

7 Dec 2024

I've really been enjoying the Microsoft Fluent UI #Blazor library. Thanks to @baaijte.net and everyone who has contributed!

6 Dec 2024

Today a colleague shared in an all hands meeting that they have a favorite owl. Everyone needs a favorite owl.

6 Dec 2024

Naming things is hard. I've got a fun little side project I'm working on but I can't come up with a name (and domain name) for it.

5 Dec 2024

Also curious about this.

ardalis (Steve Smith)@ardalis.com

If I had some custom t-shirts I wanted to sell without minimal effort on my part, what's the best merch store / site to go with and why? Shares for reach appreciated. TIA. #merch

fractionaldeveloper.comTurning Frustration into Progress: Strategies for When Growth StallsStarting a business often feels like a sprint in the beginning. You’re fueled by early wins, a growing customer base, and the thrill of seeing your vision take shape. But at some point, growth can slow, leaving you with a sense of stagnation. The frustration of pouring effort into your business without seeing the same… Read More »Turning Frustration into Progress: Strategies for When Growth Stalls

4 Dec 2024

4 Dec 2024

I really enjoyed this Japanese White Pine at the Pacific Bonsai Expo. #bonsai #jwp #oakland #pbe2024

4 Dec 2024

So naturally over the course of the thanksgiving dinner the conversation drifted into scary/gory movies. Human Centipede came up, as it does, and my mother said she might like to watch it. I'm done.

fractionaldeveloper.comTop Challenges Companies Face When Adopting AI—and How to Overcome ThemAI implementation comes with a unique set of challenges. Companies often face obstacles such as data issues, integration difficulties, and skill gaps.

3 Dec 2024

3 Dec 2024

The kiddo is currently learning JavaScript in school.

3 Dec 2024

It's hard enough being productive on a Monday, but a Monday after an extended amount of time away? And it's snowing?!?!1

2 Dec 2024

I'm not a fan of Jira in general, but I must say their API documentation is quite good.

2 Dec 2024

I'm still confused why Waste Management sent me a questionnaire asking how likely I would be to recommend them to a friend. Really? Is that what you think people talk about?

2 Dec 2024

I don't remember if this one was a Western or Sierra Juniper. Either way, a great tree shown well. #bonsai #pbe2024 #oakland

I'm off to Thanksgiving 2: the revenge. Ooh, Thanksgiving 2: back in the habit?

Congratulations to all the new Microsoft MVPs! #mvpbuzz

It looks like we got a decent little snow overnight.

I really liked this Ponderosa from Todd Schlafer. It was amazing. #bonsai #ponderosa #oakland #pbe2024

30 Nov 2024

Ok, now I want to put together a project to help people come up with project ideas and vet them out a bit. Thoughts?

30 Nov 2024

I've always thought of myself as an implementation person. I can build other people's ideas. I often struggle to come up with my own things to build. How does one work on developing that "idea" muscle?

29 Nov 2024

Playing around with the Bluesky API and FishyFlip - a .NET ATProtocol/Bluesky Library. Really neat stuff. Nice work @drasticactions.dev! I'm trying to come up with something useful that hasn't been solved yet. Open to ideas.

This pine was awesome. The Pacific Bonsai Expo. #bonsai #oakland #pbe2024

Is anyone breaking out the RetroPie after dinner? What's your favorite retro game?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Enjoy this time with your family. What's that? Sure, I'll take a look at your printer.

I think it was 4th grade that the elementary school got some Apple IIe computers. We learned to print out our names to the screen.

My first experience with a computer was when my mother brought home an IBM Luggable from her office to do some work. Does anyone else remember those things?

I'm passing on asking chatGPT to roast me. I would like to think that chatGPT and I are friends. After all, it was chatGPT that put a Porsche in my office.

27 Nov 2024

Jeremiah's Redwood and unique stand at the Pacific Bonsai Expo in Oakland. #bonsai #redwood #pde2024 #oakland

27 Nov 2024

Remember, when you're with your family for the holidays these eight magical words: "I'm sorry I don't know anything about printers."

27 Nov 2024

I really liked this Ponderosa, and the stand at the recent Pacific Bonsai Expo. #ponderosa #bonsai #pbe2024 #oakland

fractionaldeveloper.comFrom Gamification to GuidanceThe Journey to Find a Mascot/Guide A few days ago, I received a text message from a friend. It read: “I am XX years old. I do not need everything to be gamified. I do not give a $#*% about badges and other Pavlovian based incentives” Expletives aside, I got his point. Gamification isn’t for… Read More »From Gamification to Guidance

26 Nov 2024

github.comGitHub - ovation22/Aspire.ProjectTemplate: A .NET Aspire ProjectTemplateA .NET Aspire ProjectTemplate. Contribute to ovation22/Aspire.ProjectTemplate development by creating an account on GitHub.

26 Nov 2024

I spent some time today with the latest and greatest .NET Aspire in .NET 9. Really neat stuff. I created a .NET Project Template for easily spinning up a Blazor App, a .NET Api, and a SQL Server instance with data for pagination examples. #dotnet #aspire #buildinpublic github.com/ovation22/As...