I like to create wonderful user experiences and have been a full-stack web developer for over a decade.
I hold the crazy belief that technology should be reliable, beautiful, intuitive, and empowering.
Currently I am a front-end web developer in San Francisco.
I also write here on AlanHogan.com from time to time. My blog has a loose focus on web development, user experience, and digital technology. Subscribe by RSS or email.
Recent Writing
How to Write Bad Tests Regarding HTML Escaping 2019-04-08
Because there is more than one valid HTML entity for any character, care must be taken when writing tests for code that performs HTML escaping.
Myths Web Developers Believe About HTML 2019-03-11
Facts: The description tag has value. Authors can’t just invent their own HTML elements and attributes, even if they “work.” Not every tag needs to be closed. Regexes should never replace a true HTML parsing.
How to Stop ⌘Q from Accidentally Quitting Safari 2018-04-18
Learn how to change the Quit Safari shortcut from ⌘Q to ⌘⌥Q with this quick, life-saving tip.
My Testing Philosophy when Coding 2017-11-02
When programming, what tests should we write?
The Future of my URL Shortener, Lessn More 2017-09-30
I’m doing some housekeeping, upgrading security, closing out the biggest feature request, and then going back into hibernation mode as a maintainer.
Never Say “Oops” 2017-09-29
Stop putting “oops” on error pages.
The Orville — Thoughts from the First Two Episodes 2017-09-19
This really, truly isn’t an important blog post. Seth McFarlane aped Star Trek and it is funny, even if it isn’t great.
Simple vs. Ally Bank 2017-07-24
If you are considering signing up for Ally Bank or Simple (formerly BankSimple), you should read this run-down of comparative advantages and my own experiences with both banks.