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Software Development News and Articles

Every Developer Is Always On Call
Published on: 10/7/2025 - 5 min read
Every Developer Is Always On Call
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
Javascript
Published on: 9/29/2025 - 5 min read
JavaScript Has a Gamepad API That No One Ever Talks About
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
Web Design
Published on: 8/27/2025 - 4 min read
Creating Engaging Typing Animations with Pure CSS
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
Web Development
Published on: 8/26/2025 - 7 min read
Pure CSS Loading Skeleton Screens
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
The Best Developer I Knew, Barely Worked
*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
Security
Published on: 8/18/2025 - 4 min read
What Are Cryptographically Secure Numbers and How to Generate Them in JavaScript
Ever wondered why your password manager generates those impossibly random passwords, or how secure tokens are created for authentication? ...
How to Change Browser Location and Timezone for Testing
Web Development
Published on: 8/15/2025 - 3 min read
How to Change Browser Location and Timezone for Testing
Testing location-based functionality is crucial for modern web applications, particularly in the modern age, where site visitors can come fr...
How to Create a React App with Vite (Step-by-Step Guide)
Vite
Published on: 8/13/2025 - 5 min read
How to Create a React App with Vite (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you're tired of waiting ages for your React app to start up and refresh during development, Vite is for you. This lightning-fast build ...
The Algorithm Will Never Understand Your Business Logic
Published on: 8/12/2025 - 5 min read
The Algorithm Will Never Understand Your Business Logic
Every meaningful piece of software I've ever worked on has been shaped more by what we *couldn't* do than what we *could* do. ...
Optimize Database Queries for React Pagination: LIMIT vs Cursor-Based
Published on: 8/11/2025 - 3 min read
Optimize Database Queries for React Pagination: LIMIT vs Cursor-Based
When building React apps that display large datasets, pagination is essential for performance and user experience. But the way you handle ...
Why
Published on: 8/7/2025 - 4 min read
Why "It Works on My Machine" Is Probably a Huge Lie
*A friendly but frank discussion about the most overused excuse in software development* After 20+ years as a software developer, I can att...
How to Configure Tailwind CSS in Your Vite App
Published on: 8/5/2025 - 4 min read
How to Configure Tailwind CSS in Your Vite App
Setting up Tailwind CSS with Vite is surprisingly straightforward, and once you get it running, you'll wonder how you ever built UIs without...
How to Implement Glassmorphism Design on Your Website
Web Design
Published on: 7/31/2025 - 8 min read
How to Implement Glassmorphism Design on Your Website
Glassmorphism has become one of the most popular design trends in recent years, and for good reason. The sleek and translucent frosted glass...
Map vs FlatMap in JavaScript: A Developer's Guide
Javascript
Published on: 7/29/2025 - 3 min read
Map vs FlatMap in JavaScript: A Developer's Guide
If you've been writing JavaScript for a while, you've probably used `map()` countless times. But have you ever run into a situation where `m...
5 Vibe Coding Vulnerabilities Every Developer Should Be Aware Of
Published on: 7/28/2025 - 5 min read
5 Vibe Coding Vulnerabilities Every Developer Should Be Aware Of
"Vide Coding" is one of the latest trends in automated software development following in the footsteps of the "no code" era. And for the mos...
How to Safely Accept File Uploads in C# Web Apps
C-Sharp
Published on: 7/25/2025 - 3 min read
How to Safely Accept File Uploads in C# Web Apps
Letting users upload files to your website sounds simple, until someone tries to upload malware, a massive 5GB dump, or something with a sha...
How to Configure Your Vite Config File
Vite
Published on: 7/23/2025 - 6 min read
How to Configure Your Vite Config File
Vite's configuration system is refreshingly straightforward compared to other build tools, but there's still plenty to know when you want to...
CPU vs RAM: Which Matters More for Software Development?
Hardware
Published on: 7/22/2025 - 5 min read
CPU vs RAM: Which Matters More for Software Development?
If you're shopping for a development machine or trying to decide where to spend your upgrade budget, you've probably found yourself staring ...
The Top Command Line Commands That Every Windows Developer Should Know
Published on: 7/21/2025 - 5 min read
The Top Command Line Commands That Every Windows Developer Should Know
Whether you're just starting your coding journey or you've been at it for years, mastering the Windows command line is one of those skills t...