Simple Git Hooks

Git hooks are an easy way to have scripts execute based on specific events. Since this is just a simple introductory, we’ll only concern ourselves with a few hooks. Your scripts can do anything you imagine, just keep in mind that only a non-zero return status will stop the Git procedure from continuing. pre-commit Called before your commit is written. pre-receive Called before your push is accepted. post-commit Called after your commit is written....

July 19, 2019 · 3 min · Greg Hilston

Code Foo

The coding challenges are posted both on Github and a private Subreddit. I’ve done most of the challenges and my solutions can be seen on either of the two sites. For the lazy: here’s a direct link to the challenges here’s a direct link to my solutions And for the really lazy, I’ve parsed out the challenges below, with links to each one: I’m always happy to talk about my approaches!...

July 16, 2019 · 1 min · Greg Hilston

Digest: The Clean Coder Book

I recently finished reading the book The Clean Coder, by Uncle Bob and decided to publicly share my notes. To be honest, I wasn’t stoked about this book, as I was told it was not technical. I was pretty skeptical that I’d take anything away and was dreading reading it. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Not only was the book very pleasant to read, but also chock full of great advise that I believe I’ll remember for the entirety of my career....

June 24, 2019 · 21 min · Greg Hilston