Zell Liew is a front-end developer, writer, and creator known for deep, practical explorations of CSS, JavaScript, accessibility, and modern web tooling. His work blends thoughtful technical guidance with personal reflections on life, work, and growth, and is frequently featured on CSS-Tricks and Splendid Labz.
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A guide for tech professionals on finding students to teach, covering offline methods like meetups and study groups, and online options like articles and videos.
A tutorial on setting up and using Visual Studio Live Share for real-time collaborative coding sessions in VS Code.
Learn two methods to retrieve CSS property values in JavaScript: accessing inline styles via the style property and computed styles via getComputedStyle.
A guide on overcoming procrastination and building consistent work habits for developers, focusing on systems over motivation.
Explains modern JavaScript methods (Object.keys, .values, .entries) for iterating over objects, replacing the older for...in loop.
A guide on effectively using Google and other resources to find the best learning materials for coding and software development.
Explains why reassigning variables in JavaScript can lead to bugs and complex code, advocating for using 'const' instead.
A developer discusses strategies to combat feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new technologies and learning demands.
Explores how teaching frontend development deepens your own learning, using the journey of learning JavaScript as an example.
A developer's perspective on embracing confusion as a natural part of learning programming and technology, with practical tips to overcome it.
A developer draws life and coding lessons from the movie Infinity Wars, focusing on teamwork, perseverance, and priorities.
A guide to help developers choose which JavaScript framework to learn by answering six introspective questions about goals and obstacles.
A guide on prioritizing learning in a busy schedule using the Eisenhower Matrix to manage time effectively for personal and professional growth.
Discusses whether to learn JavaScript fundamentals first or jump straight into frameworks, recommending a strong foundation in JavaScript.
The author shares positive results from restructuring a JavaScript course, with improved student feedback on learning flow and comprehension.
Author explains why authentication will be taught in a separate course, not within the main JavaScript curriculum, to avoid overwhelming beginners.
A developer's perspective on separating self-worth from code quality, emphasizing creation over perfection and the importance of refactoring.
The author debates whether to include authentication and server-side concepts in a JavaScript course, highlighting the security risks of client-side authentication.
A motivational article addressing imposter syndrome in software development, encouraging developers to define their own worth through continuous learning.
A developer draws parallels between learning complex coding concepts and following the intricate Marvel Avengers universe, emphasizing curiosity-driven learning.
