Hmm.. usually over the holidays when I find interesting content to post, or when I want to try something out.
It's not only my website but also my playground (for example I migrated away from CRA to a custom webpack because I wanted to get to grips with webpack). Next I might actually finish my contact and about me page 😅
Updates, not so much, more like fixes. For example, the mobile view is currently a little bit broken, so I've been tinkering with it one-and-off, but with our new family member (doggo), I've been finding it difficult to justify spending time coding when I could be spending time giving belly rubs.
I used to stress myself about it and force fixes and new features (on top of a 9h work day), but I can see it took its toll (always tired, never really happy with what I had). Now that I have a solid knowledge base (I administer my own server, host my own website on it, manage some services like Plex and nextcloud and perform pretty well in my job as a web dev), I find it more rewarding to spend quality time with my family.
I do have some projects set up over the Christmas break, but I don't pressure myself anymore. I find that this way I am more balanced, and through that, better equipped to deal with stressful times at work, a difficult customer.
Hmm.. usually over the holidays when I find interesting content to post, or when I want to try something out.
It's not only my website but also my playground (for example I migrated away from CRA to a custom webpack because I wanted to get to grips with webpack). Next I might actually finish my contact and about me page 😅
Got it, so it sounds like you update it seasonally. Is that true of content only or are there other updates you make (like design)?
Updates, not so much, more like fixes. For example, the mobile view is currently a little bit broken, so I've been tinkering with it one-and-off, but with our new family member (doggo), I've been finding it difficult to justify spending time coding when I could be spending time giving belly rubs.
I used to stress myself about it and force fixes and new features (on top of a 9h work day), but I can see it took its toll (always tired, never really happy with what I had). Now that I have a solid knowledge base (I administer my own server, host my own website on it, manage some services like Plex and nextcloud and perform pretty well in my job as a web dev), I find it more rewarding to spend quality time with my family.
I do have some projects set up over the Christmas break, but I don't pressure myself anymore. I find that this way I am more balanced, and through that, better equipped to deal with stressful times at work, a difficult customer.
Definitely a much more sustainable approach; completely understand. Thanks for sharing!