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About

Hello. I'm Walt 👋
I've run and maintained thatsoftwaredude.com for over 10 years.
I've been programming for over 20 years.
I taught for a coding bootcamp for over 4 years.
And I've been the technical co-founder of 3 startups.
Much of that is documented in the following hubs

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Developer Hubs

Check out the developer hubs. Each hub contains articles, guides, helpful links and more related to its topic.

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New to coding? Or web development? Or this site? Start here. I'll walk you through where to go.
JavaScript Fundamentals
This hub covers the essential concepts and techniques you need to master JavaScript. Dive into guides, tutorials, and best practices tailored to developers of all levels.
Game Development with JavaScript
Learn JavaScript while building games along the way with pure vanilla JavaScript. No libraries needed.
API Implementations
From connecting to third-party services to building your own endpoints, this hub provides step-by-step guides, best practices, and real-world examples to help you seamlessly incorporate APIs into your projects.
Cryptography Fundamentals
Get acquainted with cryptography by learning fundamental ciphers, hashes and encryption algorithms.
Developing the Web
Helpful articles for any up and coming web developers and designers
Developer Interview Guides
Interview questions, personal stories and career advice from a 20 year veteran.
ES6 and Beyond
Learn about the latest additions to the JavaScript specification.
Useful JavaScript Widgets
Explore the Useful JavaScript Widgets Hub, a collection of practical, ready-to-use widgets and components to enhance your web applications.

Latest

Every Developer Is Always On Call
Published on: 10/7/2025 - 5 min read
I've recently come across several articles and videos titled "What it's like to be an on-call software developer" or "The harsh truths of be...
JavaScript Has a Gamepad API That No One Ever Talks About
Published on: 9/29/2025 - 5 min read
The JavaScript Gamepad API has been around since 2012 and has solid support across most modern browsers. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, they...
Creating Engaging Typing Animations with Pure CSS
Published on: 8/27/2025 - 4 min read
Typing animations can add personality to your website, draw attention to important messages, or simply create a more dynamic user experience...
Pure CSS Loading Skeleton Screens
Published on: 8/26/2025 - 7 min read
We've all been there. Clicking a button and watching a blank screen while wondering if anything is actually happening. Traditional loading s...
The Best Developer I Knew, Barely Worked
Published on: 8/19/2025 - 5 min read
*A discourse on the value of depth over activity in software development.* One of the most talented developers that I've had the pleasure o...
What Are Cryptographically Secure Numbers and How to Generate Them in JavaScript
Published on: 8/18/2025 - 4 min read
Ever wondered why your password manager generates those impossibly random passwords, or how secure tokens are created for authentication? ...
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