Martin Fowler argues that LLMs represent a fundamental shift in software development, comparable to the move from assembler to high-level languages.
A developer's criteria and research for choosing a new, unconventional programming language to learn for full-stack web development.
An analysis of standard libraries in programming languages, exploring their benefits, criticisms, and role in language ecosystems.
A developer's journey into garbage collection, detailing the creation of the Whippet GC and exploring Immix mark-region algorithms.
Overview of upcoming PHP 8.5 features, release date (Nov 2025), and current implementation status of new functions and language enhancements.
Explores the new 'Extension members' feature in .NET 10 and C# 14, detailing syntax changes and potential future capabilities like adding static operators.
A developer reflects on rediscovering PC Scheme, his first Lisp environment from the 1990s, and how it shaped his programming journey.
A visual diagram and explanation of the C23 standard's type system, showing how basic types are organized and categorized.
Analyzes the pros and cons of replacing GNU coreutils with a Rust implementation, focusing on security and performance arguments.
Microsoft is developing a new TypeScript compiler in Go, promising 10x speed improvements over the current TypeScript-based compiler.
An overview of TypeScript for JavaScript developers, explaining its syntax, how it runs, and IDE benefits.
A developer's first impressions of Rust's error handling system, comparing it to Go while working through Advent of Code puzzles.
Explores a recurring pattern in programming systems where users iteratively choose options to build code, proposing a 'choose-your-own-adventure calculus' abstraction.
A web developer answers questions about blogging history, platform choices, writing process, and favorite posts.
A developer reflects on their blogging journey, platform choices, writing process, and favorite posts, touching on web development and career.
Explores TypeScript enums: their functionality, practical use cases, and alternative approaches for developers.
The creator of the Gleam programming language shares his 2024 tech setup, including hardware, software tools, and development environment preferences.
Explores the complexities of adding metaprogramming to the Gleam language, discussing design considerations and potential impacts.
A comprehensive guide to new C++23 language features, including code examples and a downloadable reference card.
A detailed history of .NET versions up to .NET 9, highlighting key C# features, release dates, and support policies.
