The latest articles on DEV Community by Paul Jupiter (@pjupe). https://dev.to/pjupe https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4058871%2F97cc0e65-b30e-4dfe-991a-8f32d7b3c63a.png https://dev.to/pjupe en Paul Jupiter Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:08:53 +0000 https://dev.to/pjupe/building-a-low-friction-dbt-skills-companion-for-the-web-5cf1 https://dev.to/pjupe/building-a-low-friction-dbt-skills-companion-for-the-web-5cf1 <p>I built DBT Companion, a free, mobile-friendly web app for exploring skills commonly taught in dialectical behavior therapy:</p> <p><a href="https://dbt-companion.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dbt-companion.org</a></p> <p>The main product constraint was brevity without making the material vague. Each skill combines a short explanation with steps someone can follow. Users can also save favourites and use a browser-based diary card.</p> <p>A few implementation priorities were:</p> <ul> <li>making the core content usable on small screens</li> <li>keeping navigation predictable</li> <li>making privacy language visible rather than burying it</li> <li>keeping the stack simple with Rails, Hotwire, and Tailwind</li> </ul> <p>Diary cards are saved only in this browser's cookies. If cookies are cleared, saved diary cards will be lost.</p> <p>The app is educational, not a replacement for therapy, crisis care, or professional support.</p> <p>I'd welcome feedback on the accessibility, mobile interface, or anything in the privacy wording that could be clearer.</p> showdev webdev rails a11y