It's Time I Started Sharing More of My Work

Joel HenryJoel Henry
2 min read

For the past few years, I’ve been deep in the world of software development, building, debugging, learning, and growing. A lot of that work has lived quietly in the background: private repos, team chats, internal tools, late-night experiments that never made it out into the world.

But lately, I’ve been thinking it’s time to change that.

This isn’t just about building a personal brand or chasing visibility. It’s about documenting the journey, sharing what I’ve learned, and contributing back to the community that’s taught me so much along the way.

Why I’m Doing This

I’ve always enjoyed the craft of software development, from planning out clean architecture to figuring out why something broke at 2 a.m. But I’ve also realized that a lot of value gets lost when we don’t share what we’re working on.

I want to start putting my work, and the thought process behind it, out in the open. Whether that’s:

• A breakdown of how I solved a tricky problem
• Lessons learned from deploying something new
• Behind-the-scenes looks at the tools I use
• Thoughts on design patterns, DevOps, or architecture
• Or just honest reflections on things I’m still figuring out

There’s a lot I’ve picked up over the years through trial and error, late-night rabbit holes, and real-world experience. Sharing it feels like the next logical step.

A Bit About What I Do

I’m a full-stack developer with a strong focus on backend architecture, API design, and system reliability. I work with tools like Laravel, Vue.js, Node.js, Docker, and AWS. More recently, I’ve been diving into DevOps practices, learning how the software I write actually runs and scales in the real world.

What You Can Expect

I’m not promising polished tutorials or viral tech threads. I’m just here to share my perspective — what’s working for me, what’s not, and what I’m learning in the process.

If you’re into clean code, robust systems, DevOps, web architecture, or just curious about how other developers approach their craft, stick around. I’ll be writing more regularly and sharing code, tools, and thoughts as I go.

Let’s Connect

Whether you're a fellow developer, someone learning the ropes, or just curious about how things work under the hood, I'm always open to chat. Feel free to reach out, comment, or just say hi.

Thanks for reading, and here’s to finally hitting publish. 🚀

Cheers 🥂

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