The popularity of TypeScript has really exploded recently. I like TypeScript, and I like static types. I don’t use TypeScript, but as type…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
Shotgun is a new video screencast show that lets you ride shotgun with me while I tackle real programming challenges for real apps and…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
Prior to ES6, there was a lot of confusion about the differences between a factory function and a constructor function in JavaScript.Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
This article was adapted from “Programming JavaScript Applications”, expanded, and updated for ES6.Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
Most developers seem to agree that testing is good, but developers frequently disagree about how to test. In this article, I’ll break down…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
In 7 Surprising Things I Learned Writing a Fibonacci Generator in JavaScript, I covered one obvious use-case for ES6 generator functions…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
Generator functions are a new feature of JavaScript introduced in ES6. To explore them deeper, I decided to write a fibonacci generator…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
Sahat Yalkabov recently ranted about how broken tech hiring is driving him away from coding interviews. He echoed many of my own…Continue reading on JavaScript Scene » | Continue reading
To all the recruiters reading this, I’m sorry. I’m sure you’re a fantastic human being. Please don’t take this personally. It’s not aimed…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
A career in software means a dedication to lifetime learning. We’re all learning to code, whether we just started, or we’ve been at it for…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
Most JavaScript developers make heavy use of the bash terminal, git, and Node. Chances are, you won’t get far on your JavaScript journey…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
“You only get what you measure, so be careful what you measure.”Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
A treasure trove of books for people who love code. Curated by Eric Elliott.Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
Years ago I came to San Francisco to join an exciting company building software for bands. Tools that make digital life easier for…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
According to the 2016 Stack Overflow survey of over 56,000 coders, mentorship programs correlate with higher pay than a college degree. I…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
A lot of people think they need a university degree to get a job as a software engineer.Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
When you’re new to coding, it can be hard to know where to start, and it’s easy to get sucked down paths that could waste a whole lot of…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
Pure functions are essential for a variety of purposes, including functional programming, reliable concurrency, and React+Redux apps. But…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
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Shotgun is a new show that lets you ride shotgun with me while I tackle real programming challenges for real apps and libraries. The show…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
Shotgun is a new show that lets you ride shotgun with me while I tackle real programming challenges for real apps and libraries. The show…Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
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When I started out on my path to coding, I learned primarily from books.Continue reading on Medium » | Continue reading
A couple of days ago, I watched this session with Des Traynor, a cofounder of Intercom. He gives lots of startup advice, and I warmly… | Continue reading