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Will programmers become obsolete in the near future?
Published on: 9/29/2022 - 5 min read
Will programmers become obsolete in the near future?
You see it in the news every day pretty much. The hype that A.I. and advanced no-code platforms are going to make coding jobs a thing of the...
Using React in a real world application
Published on: 9/26/2022 - 5 min read
Using React in a real world application
A few months ago, I began work on a brand new project built from the ground up. It's my second run working with a startup, so I am all too f...
How much code do I write as the CTO of a startup?
The most common answer to that question often times ranges from "None at all" to "Not as much as I would like". And that's typically because...
Converting A Blog From .NET to Node.js
Published on: 8/24/2022 - 5 min read
Converting A Blog From .NET to Node.js
For the past few months I've been heavily considering migrating this blog from a custom .NET and C# application over to a Node.js and possib...
What is Bun, the new JavaScript runtime on the block
Bun is the ultra fast JavaScript runtime that has taken the internet by storm and that is set to dominate the JavaScript development market ...
5 non-developer things that web developers should know
Published on: 8/17/2022 - 6 min read
5 non-developer things that web developers should know
As if things weren't difficult enough for developers, here's a list of things to add on to your current daily work flow. If you've been a we...
3 questions to ask during your next coding interview
Published on: 8/15/2022 - 5 min read
3 questions to ask during your next coding interview
At almost every interview that I've personally attended, I've been asked the same question. A question that appears usually at the very end ...
Why I don't use GitHub to store my code
Published on: 8/12/2022 - 4 min read
Why I don't use GitHub to store my code
I often get weird looks from people when I tell them that I don't personally use GitHub for any of my projects, both personal and profession...
Becoming a professional web developer without a CS degree
A college education, while still valuable, isn't necessarily for everyone. For one, it's typically one of the largest expenses that you will...
7 misconceptions about being a programmer
Published on: 7/25/2022 - 6 min read
7 misconceptions about being a programmer
There are alot of assumptions made about what a programmer actually does for a living. Many of those assumptions miss the mark and are prett...
Amazon's CodeWhisperer might be a game charger for programmers
If you were around during the early days of StackOverflow, or even Google, then you might remember how crazy it was that the answer to all o...
The one skill that every junior programmer needs to master
Okay, there's more than one. Alot more. But there's one skill in particular that will help with all of the rest and that's typically the eas...
Is the Surface Laptop Go 2 a good programming laptop?
Microsoft has recently released the follow up version to its small form-factor Surface Laptop Go line, the Surface Laptop Go 2. And for thos...
This is why you will get fired as a software engineer
I will start out by saying that these stories don't apply to me personally. In my 15+ years as a software engineer, I've been fortunate enou...
Is cloning websites a good developer practice?
Cloning the design of popular million-user and million dollar websites, like Instagram, Twitter and AirBnb has become a popular trend amongs...
Goodbye Atom, hello VS Code
Published on: 6/13/2022 - 3 min read
Goodbye Atom, hello VS Code
If you are a hardcore Atom fan and would never think to use something like VS Code, then I have some bad news. GitHub officially announced t...
How do I feel about React after 4 years?
Published on: 6/9/2022 - 5 min read
How do I feel about React after 4 years?
For the past 4 years I've been heavily involved with using ReactJS on a daily basis. As a coding instructor for a very popular coding bootca...
My worst coding mistakes on the job?
Published on: 6/7/2022 - 4 min read
My worst coding mistakes on the job?
In my 15+ years as a professional software developer, I've made more than a few mistakes. Particularly in my early days, though not solely. ...
5 ways to prepare for your next React job interview
React has very quickly become one of the most popular JavaScript frameworks during the past several years used by small firms and giant firm...
4 tips to handle 404 images on your websites
Missing images on a website are one of the most common issues that web developers face. Particularly if you don't really have a well thought...