November 2018 – Jessitron

Things that are hard: trivial POST request from the browser

November 17, 2018 by jessitron

I’m trying to make a trivial web app. Why is this so hard? Glitch is an amazing site for making this, but its “simple node app” example does not POST anything back to the server. I finally got this working. Here’s the result — it might be useful to you to remix it. https://send-json-post.glitch.me Things … Read moreThings that are hard: trivial POST request from the browser

Mutual Purpose and Agreed-Upon Methods

November 12, 2018 by jessitron

I’ve long preferred to work on teams that base cooperation on shared values like inclusiveness, respect, and curiosity. Teams where everyone feels valued at all times, both as a coworker and as a human. Yet, the phrase “shared values” kinda gives me the willies. It implies that our compatibility as teammates comes from deep-seated beliefs. … Read moreMutual Purpose and Agreed-Upon Methods