Nat Bennett

Some have called them a software engineer. They've worked on Cloud Foundry and a few other large systems. They're also a writer, photographer, and speaker.

Mere Being 001 - April

My favorite poem, some website stats, and a switch to Fathom Analytics

How I write code

Nouveau Shamanic Programming

ChatGPT won't replace programmers, because programmers aren't technicians, they're shamans.

13 User Research Tips for Platform Teams

Some easy ways to avoid spending six months building something no one uses

Career advice for engineers who aren't supposed to exist

Keep your eye on the long view. Don't let yourself get caught up in performance review. Get faster with deliberate practice. Get faster by building stuff. Stay technical.

Build your own Vim configuration

Maybe the config you were using is no longer maintained for general use. Maybe you just want to get to know your editor a little better. You've been a Vim user for a long time, but now it's time to build your own lightsaber. You need to learn how to write your own Vim config.