Let go of raw coding skills to understand the bigger picture — There is one expression that I particularly love: Zoom out. I love to zoom out because it allows me to see the big picture and determine my position on the whole. Without this action, I feel like I’m lacking vision and orientation, and I’m kind of lost. I don’t know…

Boost your web app’s performance by writing optimized code and using Chrome DevTools — Join 20K+ students and check my Memory Leaks 101 video course here which contains more details about JavaScript memory leaks. It’s sitting there innocently. Yet, it continues to gobble up more and more of your valuable resources. It starts to slow to a crawl, which blows up your frustration. All…

To build a unicorn company you need risk-tolerance and data — “If you aren’t willing to take that leap now, then when are you willing to?” He thinks to himself. After completing one year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he continued to interview for summer internship opportunities and received positive feedback from DeepMind, Stripe, Snapchat, and Opendoor. But now…

Ask the questions, do root cause analysis, and more — “How can I get better at solving problems? I understand JavaScript now, but I can’t really solve problems or understand any complicated JavaScript code,” asked me recently young developer on my contact list. Problem-solving is a critical element of our careers because writing great code is a creative art, and…

Deciphering AI’s secret language: A deep-dive into 23 key concepts revolutionizing the tech landscape — As dawn breaks on a new era, where artificial intelligence has nudged its way into nearly every nook and cranny of our society, the job landscape is undeniably shifting under its influence. In the last couple of years, we have witnessed a leap in demand for AI and machine learning…

On embracing the power of complexity — Story: Bob is a software engineer who just delved into the world of Angular. He’s been hearing about its steep learning curve and, armed with a vast supply of coffee and snacks, he’s ready to face the challenge. The first few weeks feel like trekking up Mount Everest. The intricacies…

On navigating the ever-evolving technological landscape and empowering yourself as a Gen AI-Age software engineer — “Once upon a time, in the mysterious land of ones and zeros, I took a break from programming. A respite that allowed me to recharge and reflect. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I’ve now returned to the world of code, eager to embrace the adventures that await. My…

What does manipulating the native DOM in an Angular component mean? — If you prefer to watch, there is a video version available here. In the last few weeks, I was part of a review session about Angular RFC Signals, set to be released in Angular 16. During the discussion, Jeremy asked us the following question: “How many of you have ever…

From distraction to action: strategies for overcoming procrastination and staying on track — It’s 10:30 a.m., and I’ve already started my workday, tackling my to-do list. But suddenly, my mind is flooded with ideas for other thrilling projects. Sometimes, they’re fantastic topics for articles I could write. And other times they’re tasks that just seem so much more rewarding. So I can’t help…