The article argues that most programming tasks, from ORMs to routing, fundamentally involve text processing and data mapping.
Explains the modulo operation using real-world examples like days of the week, clock time, and calendar dates.
Explains short-circuit evaluation in JavaScript, covering AND, OR, and Nullish operators with practical examples.
Explains the difference between case-sensitive and case-insensitive string comparisons in programming, with examples and language-specific implications.
A beginner-friendly guide explaining TypeScript Generics, covering their syntax, purpose, and a practical use case for writing reusable, type-safe code.
An introduction to generics in PHP, explaining what they are, why PHP lacks them, and their potential future in the language.
Explains JavaScript closures, showing how functions can expose and manage private internal state through their return values.
An introductory primer on Set Theory, explaining fundamental concepts like unions, intersections, and differences with practical JavaScript code examples.
Argues that encapsulation, not reusability, is the primary purpose of functions in programming, using a budget summary example.
A discussion on the importance of balancing practical tool learning with theoretical computer science concepts for web developers.
Explains the key differences between a library and a framework in software development, using examples like jQuery and VueJS.
A brief explanation of recursion in JavaScript with a practical example comparing iterative and recursive vowel counting functions.
A podcast episode exploring the original definition of Object-Oriented Programming and comparing it to modern interpretations.
Explains the difference between Python's __str__ and __repr__ methods with clear examples, focusing on human-readable vs. unambiguous output.
A personal journey from computer science student confusion to understanding APIs, framed as a story to demystify a common programming concept.
Argues that deep understanding of software abstractions is not necessary for effective use, challenging a common belief in tech.
Explores embedded systems through the lens of Mario Kart, discussing concepts like the 'One-Way Wall' and how programmers can view the world.
Explores the historical link between Rene Descartes' algebraic notation and modern computer science concepts like variables.
