Welcome!
If you've made it here, you might be wondering what a frontend engineer who also teaches clowning could possibly have to blog about. The answer: quite a lot, actually.
The Unexpected Overlap
Here's something I've learned: the skills that make a good clown are surprisingly similar to the skills that make a good developer.
Embrace failure: In clowning, failure is the point. The pratfall, the missed catch, the confusion - these are what make us laugh. In coding, we fail constantly. The difference is learning to see bugs and errors not as defeats but as opportunities for discovery.
Read the room: A clown must constantly read their audience, adjusting timing and energy. A developer must read the users, understanding their needs and frustrations. Both require empathy and observation.
Simplicity is hard: The best clown bits look effortless - a simple gesture that communicates everything. The best code is the same: clear, minimal, doing exactly what it needs to do.
What to Expect
On this blog, you'll find:
- Technical deep-dives: Frontend architecture, accessibility, performance optimization
- Project breakdowns: Behind the scenes of my side projects
- Clown wisdom: Life lessons from the red nose
- Career thoughts: Navigating tech as someone with unconventional interests
Let's Connect
I believe in learning publicly and sharing knowledge freely. If anything here resonates with you - or if you think I'm completely wrong - I'd love to hear from you.
Here's to the journey ahead!
Annabelle