JavaScript How JSDoc Saved My Dev Workflow By pairing ESLint with a JSDoc plugin and some well-chosen rules, I finally had my perfect squiggle setup.
The Software Life Designers Should Start Vibe Coding Today Vibe coding for designers means we can now turn our thoughtful designs directly into functional prototypes and even fully-fledged web apps.
AI for Developers Boosting Productivity with Cursor’s AI Tab Completion: A Junior Programmer’s Perspective Cursor tab completion has impacted my development workflow, increasing productivity by simplifying and decreasing the cost of routine tasks.
AI for Developers Cursor Tips I Learned from Vibe Coders: A Guide to AI-Powered Development While the "vibe coding" movement has its critics, there's no denying that AI tools like Cursor are reshaping how we write code.
AI for Developers How I Effectively Use Roo Code for AI-Assisted Development In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I’ve been able to effectively use Roo Code in my development workflow.
Growing as Makers You Can Grow Your Developer Intuition We frequently talk about programming as logical and analytical. What does an intuition-centered development practice look like?
Development Practices Code Review: A New Developer’s Guide Reviewing code as a new developer can be daunting. I've written a guide to code review best practices to help you.
Development The Most Important Tool for Working with Legacy Code: Empathy When I'm scratching my head, trying to figure out what the author of some legacy code was thinking, I try to put some empathy into practice.
Development Practices 4 Tips for Writing More Testable Code I recently paired with a developer new to automated testing and shared tips I've picked up over the years on how to write more testable code.
Extracurricular Activities What Do Programming and Crocheting Have in Common? These 3 Things. I learned to crochet around the same time I began studying computer programming, and I've noticed some interesting parallels between the two.
Developer Tools If You’re Not Using GitHub Copilot, You’re Wasting Your Time Testing lets you get the most out of Copilot, knowing your tests will catch anything that might slip past your review.
Development Practices Learn More About the Code without Looking at Code, Part 2 These might help you understand unfamiliar code and how users actually use the software. Here are a few ways to glean information.
