Larry Myers

Articles

Yes, you do need a build step

March 4, 2023

Web development has gotten complex, but the advances made in the past decade shouldn't be abandoned. Read →

Thoughts on Web APIs

February 4, 2023

I have simple needs. I just want an easy way to have a typed API schema that can do sane code generation. Read →

Good Management and Good Parenting

January 19, 2023

Setting expectations is hard, but is one of the core tenents of being good leader. Read →

Multi-Platform Docker Images

November 24, 2022

The new M1 Macs are pretty amazing. Running x86 docker images via emulation is not. Let's fix that. Read →

Deploying Containers using Nomad and Traefik

October 15, 2022

How to build simple and maintainable deployment infrastructure using Hashicorp Nomad and Traefik. Read →

The Perfect Solitude of Endurance Cycling

September 21, 2022

I'm convinced that at times biking long distances is the only thing keeps me sane and happy. Read →

The Free Tier Trap

September 11, 2022

More and more SaaS companies are offering generous free tiers. Many of these free offers are a bad deal for developers. Read →

Bike Commuting in Chicago: A Survival Guide

November 3, 2014

Commuting by bike in Chicago can be a ton of fun with the right mindset and preparation. Read →

Your First Triathlon: How to Really Prepare

September 13, 2014

Doing your first triathlon doesn't have to be hard. Resist the urge to go shopping. Read →

Things I've Built

Cycling Weather Forecast

There's plenty of weather forecasts out there, but none did a good job of answering the question: "When should I go biking tomorrow?"

So I built one for myself. It's an extremely lightweight traditional webapp with a Go powered backend.

Metra Train Tracker

Metra has never had a good train tracker, I doubt they ever will. This is a React app with a Go backend that is geared towards people who want to know when the next train is coming with just a quick glance to their phone.

Chicago by Bike

Illinois Prairie Path / Fox River Trail

Endless miles of mixed surface trails through the western suburbs.

Sheridan Road

Ten miles on one of the best cycling roads through the North Shore.

Ride Stats

Strava