Web Dev · by Imogen Clarke · 2026-09-14

I finally understand why Web Dev people care about javascript

I started this because my winter felt a little stuck, and backend seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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Comments

Ethan Brooks · 8 likes

This made me smile more than expected. The useful constraint is probably the real story.

Nour Ali · 6 likes

This is useful for some cases, but terrible advice if the stakes are high. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Rizky Pratama · 3 likes

The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a coworking table.

Hugo Martin · 2 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. I learned that one the expensive way. A small test case would make this easier to trust.

Maja Wiśniewska · 1 likes

This is useful for some cases, but terrible advice if the stakes are high. I would love to see a follow-up after 10 weeks.

Lucas Dubois · 2 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating.

Wei Lim · 1 likes

The best answer in the thread, honestly.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 1 likes

Good clarification — I read it differently at first.

Daan Bakker · 1 likes

I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat.

Sophie Gagnon · 1 likes

I wanted to like this, but the finally argument is weak. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the kitchen.