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Published on: 7/14/2025 - 5 min read

Micro-optimizations in JavaScript: Do They Actually Matter?

I've been writing JavaScript for over 2 decades, and I've seen countless debates about micro-optimizations. Should you use `for` loops inste...

Vite

Published on: 7/12/2025 - 5 min read

Configuring Vite Aliases for Cleaner Import Paths

One of the most annoying aspects of working with a large-scale application is dealing with an array of import statements on each and every c...

Vite

Published on: 7/11/2025 - 4 min read

Public vs Src Assets: When to Use Each Approach in Vite

If you've been working with Vite for a while, you've probably noticed there are two main places to put your assets: the `public` folder and ...

Vite

Published on: 7/9/2025 - 5 min read

When to Use Index Files vs Named Exports in Vite Projects

If you've been building React apps with Vite, you've probably run into this question: Should I create an `index.ts` file to export everythin...

Published on: 7/7/2025 - 4 min read

How to Actually Write Code on Your Tablet

For the past several years, I've had the Galaxy Tab S7 open on my desk almost 24/7. It's a solid little device that can pretty much do anyth...

Game Development

Published on: 7/3/2025 - 11 min read

Top 3 JavaScript Game Engines to Use in 2025

The JavaScript gaming landscape has evolved dramatically, transforming from simple browser experiments to sophisticated, console-quality exp...

Web Development

Published on: 7/2/2025 - 5 min read

How to Crop an Image Before Upload in JavaScript

Letting users crop their images before uploading improves both user experience and backend efficiency. Whether it’s a profile picture, produ...

Game Development

Published on: 6/26/2025 - 5 min read

Smash Toad Studios Serves Up Cranked-Up Chaos in New Playdate Game, Say When!

Indie duo Smash Toad Studios is proud to announce the release of their latest title, [Say When!](https://smashtoadstudios.itch.io/say-when),...

Career

Published on: 6/23/2025 - 5 min read

You Can Still Succeed Without a FAANG Job

After more than two decades as a professional software developer, I've never set foot inside a FAANG company. When I taught at a coding boot...

Web Development

Published on: 6/16/2025 - 3 min read

Creating a Custom Color Picker Tool Using the EyeDropper API

The **EyeDropper API** is one of the most user-friendly and visually engaging new Web APIs available today. It allows web applications to op...

Vite

Published on: 6/11/2025 - 2 min read

How to Use Environment Variables in Vite the Right Way

Vite makes it easy to use environment variables, but there’s a right way to do it, especially if you’re building for production, deploying t...

Vite

Published on: 6/10/2025 - 3 min read

Why Vite's Proxy Only Works in Dev And What to Do About It

If you've ever built a frontend using Vite and tried to connect it to an API server, you've probably made use of the `server.proxy` option i...

React

Published on: 6/9/2025 - 5 min read

Understanding the Difference Between react-helmet and react-helmet-async

When building React applications, especially those concerned with SEO and dynamic content, managing the contents of the HTML document's `` t...

Database

Published on: 6/5/2025 - 3 min read

How to Use json_build_object in PostgreSQL to Aggregate Data

PostgreSQL’s `json_build_object` is your go-to when you want to return structured JSON data from SQL queries, especially for APIs or for log...

Database

Published on: 6/3/2025 - 8 min read

Database Normalization: 2NF Explained

Okay, buckle up. We're diving into the world of database normalization, specifically hitting up **Second Normal Form (2NF)**. It sounds scar...

Career

Published on: 6/2/2025 - 3 min read

Remote Work Leaves Junior Developers Behind

My very first gig as a professional software developer was around 2008 for a medium sized publishing agency. During the interview process I ...

Published on: 5/30/2025 - 7 min read

GitHub vs Bitbucket in 2025: Which is Right For Your Team?

When developers talk source control, there are two names that continue to dominate the landscape of Git repository hosting and DevOps platfo...

Web Development

Published on: 5/29/2025 - 3 min read

How to Create a Mixed Chart Using Chart.js

Chart.js is robust enough that it allow you to combine multiple chart types, like bar and line charts, into one visual. This is especially u...

Web Development

Published on: 5/27/2025 - 2 min read

How to Create Bubble Charts Using Chart.js

Bubble charts are perfect for visualizing three dimensions of data in a single plot. X, Y, and bubble size (Z). With Chart.js, you can creat...

Published on: 5/22/2025 - 4 min read

50% of Our Company's Code is Now AI-Generated

When I say that half of our company’s code is now AI-generated, I don’t mean that we just copy-pasted something from ChatGPT or Claude or th...

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