Documenting the Process

Journal

A collection of architectural notes, technical deep-dives, and reflections on building modern frontend systems.

Engineering Architecture Developer Experience
Cover image for 'Staying Grounded in the Age of AI' - Blog post by Derrick Reeder

Staying Grounded in the Age of AI

AI is becoming part of everyday design and development work. It can speed things up and surface new possibilities, but it also raises questions about understand...

Personal Growth
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Being Present and What It Brings

Taking a moment to truly be present can change how we feel, how we connect, and how we move through life. This is a reflection on the simple but powerful shifts...

Personal Growth
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The Role of Emotions in UX Design

Emotion shapes how people experience your designs in ways functionality alone can't. Explore why designing with emotional awareness matters and how small, thoug...

UX Engineer
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Crafting Digital Stories That Connect

Explore how empathy, collaboration, and technical know-how come together to create meaningful digital experiences. This post dives into blending UX design with ...

UX Engineer
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Elevate Your Styling with SCSS Mixins

Unlock styling superpowers! Master SCSS mixins to build scalable designs that delight users and simplify development....

HTML5/CSS3
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User Details Made Simple with JavaScript

With practical insights and code examples, this article empowers developers to elevate their user interfaces and delight users with beautifully simple yet infor...

JavaScript
Cover image for 'Bridging Connections in Life and Design' - Blog post by Derrick Reeder

Bridging Connections in Life and Design

Learn how cultivating empathy can bridge divides, encourage compassion, and enrich personal and professional experiences....

Personal Growth
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Cultivating Innovation through Culture

In the dynamic realm of UX design, there exists a pivotal element that serves as the bedrock of successful companies: a unified team culture. It goes beyond mer...

React
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The Power of Accessibility in UX Design

Throughout my many years of experience, I've seen the impact of good UX design on a business's bottom line. But good design isn't just about aesthetics and func...

UX Engineer
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The Benefits of Design Systems for Companies

Design systems are an essential component of creating consistent and cohesive user experiences across digital products. Regardless of your organization's size, ...

UX Engineer
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Develop a Simple Typeahead Feature with JavaScript

As a UX engineer, I often work on creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for web applications. One common feature that I'm frequently asked to implemen...

JavaScript
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Using AI to Enhance User Research in UX Design

Collecting and analyzing data on user needs, behaviors, and preferences is essential for creating effective interfaces. However, traditional user research can o...

UX Engineer
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Best Practices for an UX Team Working in an Agile Environment

In today's fast-paced business environment, UX teams are often required to work in an Agile environment to deliver products faster and more efficiently. While A...

UX Engineer
Cover image for 'A Practical Guide to Conducting Effective User Research' - Blog post by Derrick Reeder

A Practical Guide to Conducting Effective User Research

As a lead UX engineer, you know that understanding your users is crucial to creating products that meet their needs and provide a great user experience. But how...

UX Engineer
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My Approach to Building Great User Experiences

Building delightful user experiences starts with understanding people. Discover the key steps I take to deeply connect with users and translate their needs into...

UX Engineer
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Introduction to Modern JavaScript Features

As a UX engineer, staying up-to-date with modern JavaScript features is essential to keep up with the latest web development trends and create exceptional user ...

JavaScript,ES6
Cover image for 'How to Build a Star Wars Character Dropdown with JavaScript' - Blog post by Derrick Reeder

How to Build a Star Wars Character Dropdown with JavaScript

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to build a character selector using the Star Wars API (SWAPI). We'll use modern JavaScript and the Fetch API to retrieve data ...

JavaScript,ES6
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Why Introduce Azure DevOps to Your Daily Workflow?

With the increasing complexity of software development, it is essential to have a tool that can facilitate teamwork, automate workflows, and help with the timel...

Personal Growth