Splice! Slice! Shoot, I meant Shift!
Figuring out what array manipulation function to use in JavaScript is such a common joke at this point. There are a lot of them, and most of them seem to start with an 's'! Let's dive into a handful of these functions.
Read MoreDeep vs Shallow Copy - with Examples
The spread operator is a great piece of syntax, but it produces shallow copies. What exactly does that mean? And when does it matter?
Read MoreLet's loop - for...in vs for...of
These two alternatives to for loops are wonderful, but they do different things. Let's understand them better!
Read More5 Uses for the Spread Operator
JavaScript has a bunch of syntax that aims to make your life easier as a developer. The spread operator is a particularly popular option, so let's see what you can do with it!
Read MoreIntroducing Object.fromEntries
We're learning about ES2019 and this entry is all about understanding the Object.fromEntries function.
Read MoreUnderstanding Array.prototype.flatMap
ES2019 added a new function called flatMap for manipulating arrays. In this post we're going to learn all about it.
Read MoreDemystifying Array.prototype.flat
I'm an ECMAScript junky and I wanted to dive into the latest features! In this post we'll look at Array.prototype.flat.
Read More3 Powerful Examples of Destructuring Assignment
ES2015+ introduced so many wonderful features, but destructuring assignment may be one of the most powerful and versatile of them all.
Read MoreA Primer on SEO
Ever wondered what a canonical_url was? Or how sites show up early in your search results?
Read MoreStaring Down a Stack Trace
Stack traces are a map to help you solve your bug, but how do you navigate it?
Read MoreThe Tech Career Guide
The tech industry is so large there are any number of paths to take your career. This is a roll-up of a handful of them.
Read MoreWhat it Means to be a Technology Consultant
If you've ever been curious about what it means to be a consultant, this post is for you!
Read MoreHoney, I Type Checked the Children
The cli added this line of code, it says something about isRequired. So I guess I'll just leave it there?
Read MoreWhat's With All the Props Anyway?
Another day, another piece of boilerplate code that we should explore!
Read MoreExports and Imports and Defaults, Oh My!
Too often we see throwaway lines of code inside frameworks and projects that we don't take the time to understand. Let's explore export default App in React projects!
Read MoreVocabulary Is Not Job Security
The fact that only one person can understand what is going on in a given project is hurting your team and your company!
Read MoreResponsive Design and Mobile First
How do I make my site look good on my phone? What even are media queries? Why does this have a JavaScript tag?
Read MoreThe Layers of JS...Styles Remix
Confused by what layer of the stack is currently in charge of that weird misalignment issue? Come join me!
Read MoreThe Layers of CSS
You thought the link text would be purple, but it's actually blue! CSS is making tough decisions about which style to use every time it renders your page.
Read MoreDon't Get Fooled By Errors
When you trigger an error it's easy to give up, or change your code just to get around it. Here are some ways to walk through the error and try to solve it.
Read MoreThe Layers of Javascript
Javascript, ES6, JSX...what does this all mean?!
Read MoreOnline Learning Tips and Tricks
There are so many wonderful resources out there, but how can you make the most use of them?
Read MoreRewriting A Static Website Using Gatsby and GraphQL - Part 3
This post is all about Gatsby image! I decided to update my personal site away from Jekyll. In the process I learned about GatsbyJS, GraphQL and all of the errors! Check out this series for a granular walkthrough.
Read MoreRewriting A Static Website Using Gatsby and GraphQL - Part 2
I decided to update my personal site away from Jekyll. In the process I learned about GatsbyJS, GraphQL and all of the errors! Check out this series for a granular walkthrough. In this post I tackle the syntax to replace Liquid templating in my html files.
Read MoreRewriting A Static Website Using Gatsby and GraphQL
I decided to update my personal site away from Jekyll. In the process I learned about GatsbyJS, GraphQL and all of the errors! Check out this series for a granular walkthrough.
Read MoreOptimistic UI does not Guarantee an Intuitive UX
A Pessimistic Viewpoint on Optimistic UI In a typical design that follows REST call patterns, the UI makes a call to the backend and updates based on the success or failure of that call. In an optimistic UI, however, the design assumes a successful call, makes the visual and...
Read MoreTechnology for the Non-Technical
In a perfect world, no one needs help using the technology that’s critical to getting their job done. Far too often, however, the technology team is needed to maintain and update another team’s tools. This leads to increased costs, delays, and frustrations when what you need is not what...
Read MoreAtom as an Alternative Development Environment
In years past the best development environment was almost always expensive, both to acquire and maintain. When these tools moved to a subscription model based on specific tech stacks and languages, cost and complexity for developers only increased. Even widely-adopted alternatives such as Eclipse, while open source, suffers from...
Read MoreThe Tablecloth Trick - How to Modernize Legacy Software
Change is constant. Your business priorities shift, personnel come and go, and the technology you built your product with evolves over time. You’ve built a great product and your customers love it. They love it so much, they may not want to see it change. The longer you put...
Read MoreAngular 1 or 2 - Which is the Best for Your Project?
With Angular 2 coming out of beta, it is now available as a front end framework for your new project. Yet, some developers are still choosing to code new applications with Angular 1. My colleague wrote back when Angular 1 was relatively new about why you should care, but...
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