Nicholas Mullins

Nicholas Mullins

I am a father, husband, software developer, tech leader, teacher, gamer, and nerd. I like to share my thoughts and opinions,

How to Survive in Legacy Codebases Without Losing Your Skills

Legacy codebases feel like haunted houses, every file hides a ghost from the past. But instead of letting them drain your skills, you can turn debugging, small refactors, and a sense of humor into survival strategies. Here’s how to thrive when your day job is more archaeology than architecture.

Support Isn’t a Dumpster for Bad Process

Support teams aren’t the dumpster for bad process. They’re the smoke alarm, calling out failures upstream. If you keep dumping garbage on them, don’t be surprised when your customer satisfaction burns down with it.

Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers

Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, but asking poorly can waste time and frustrate everyone involved. This post breaks down how to ask smarter, more effective technical questions and get the answers you actually need.