Remi
@remimercier.com
Freelance Ruby on Rails developer, writer, former stained-glass master (yup!).
I share what I learn about building software on http://remimercier.com. Swears a lot when nobody's watching.
🏳️⚧️ Trans lives matter
I share what I learn about building software on http://remimercier.com. Swears a lot when nobody's watching.
🏳️⚧️ Trans lives matter
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@zenspider I thought this was good feedback RE: minitest onboarding and documentation. Always room for improvement!
https://remimercier.com/introduction-to-minitest/
https://remimercier.com/introduction-to-minitest/
Lost in Minitest? Start here! - Remi Mercier - Software Developer
I have a confession to make: I have never used Minitest in the seven years I've been a professional programmer. Lured by the promise of speed and wide adoption, I decided to try Minitest. Then I hit an unexpected roadblock.
remimercier.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@zenspider I thought this was good feedback RE: minitest onboarding and documentation. Always room for improvement!
https://remimercier.com/introduction-to-minitest/
https://remimercier.com/introduction-to-minitest/
📣 New post is live
✨Algorithms are fun... I guess? ✨
- Well-defined scopes
- Complex business rules
- Real-life use cases
- Infinite rabbit holes!!!
What happened to me? 😱
remimercier.com/algorithms-a...
✨Algorithms are fun... I guess? ✨
- Well-defined scopes
- Complex business rules
- Real-life use cases
- Infinite rabbit holes!!!
What happened to me? 😱
remimercier.com/algorithms-a...
Algorithms are fun... I guess? - Remi Mercier - Ruby on Rails Software Engineer
Something happened to me last week I didn't expect: I enjoyed working my way through algorithms. You may find me overly dramatic, but remember, I'm from the art world. Algorithm is a fancy term to des...
remimercier.com
October 18, 2023 at 8:38 AM
📣 New post is live
✨Algorithms are fun... I guess? ✨
- Well-defined scopes
- Complex business rules
- Real-life use cases
- Infinite rabbit holes!!!
What happened to me? 😱
remimercier.com/algorithms-a...
✨Algorithms are fun... I guess? ✨
- Well-defined scopes
- Complex business rules
- Real-life use cases
- Infinite rabbit holes!!!
What happened to me? 😱
remimercier.com/algorithms-a...
October 15, 2023 at 10:33 AM
*How to get a job*
- 5 years ago: 2 interviews, 3h.
- 3 years ago: 3 interviews, 3h.
- Nowadays: 5 interviews, 2 technical tests, checking in dusty grimoires to make sure you didn't sell your soul to the Devil for all eternity.
- 5 years ago: 2 interviews, 3h.
- 3 years ago: 3 interviews, 3h.
- Nowadays: 5 interviews, 2 technical tests, checking in dusty grimoires to make sure you didn't sell your soul to the Devil for all eternity.
October 9, 2023 at 6:36 PM
*How to get a job*
- 5 years ago: 2 interviews, 3h.
- 3 years ago: 3 interviews, 3h.
- Nowadays: 5 interviews, 2 technical tests, checking in dusty grimoires to make sure you didn't sell your soul to the Devil for all eternity.
- 5 years ago: 2 interviews, 3h.
- 3 years ago: 3 interviews, 3h.
- Nowadays: 5 interviews, 2 technical tests, checking in dusty grimoires to make sure you didn't sell your soul to the Devil for all eternity.