How JavaScript still hasn’t broken the Internet just yet
even in its sloppy and strict states
Aphinya Dechalert
Aphinya is a skilled tech writer with field experience in software development, agile, and fullstack JavaScript. She is a dev advocate and community builder, helping others navigate their dev journey.
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Things you need to do before you start coding
There was a time when the boss came to us and demanded that we just start coding. It was a fire, fire, aim approach that worked under some circumstances — but not when it comes to code. Creating code is more akin to building a house — you need at least the...
JavaScript sort() not working
JavaScript has a sort() method that you can use on arrays, but the results are almost always weird and don’t return what you initially expect. For example, if you have the following [9, 8, 12, 1, 33, 21] array, using sort() on it will return [1, 12, 21, 33,...
The Art of Spotting Highly Effective Developers in the Wild
Finding the right developer for your team can often be a hard task. Sure, they might show signs of technical chops and pass all the psychometric tests — but how effective are they really as developers? The effectiveness of a developer in a team and their ability to deliver robust code...
The Things You Need to Consider for Your Coding Portfolio
There’s been an explosion of new developers entering the field. The competition is often fierce — so how do you differentiate yourself for that dream role? If you’re fresh out of Bootcamp, university, or the self-taught track, having a solid portfolio for your entry-level job application is a must-have...
JavaScript Bubble Sort in a nutshell — how, when & where
Let’s be honest, if you’re self-taught, there’s a high chance that algorithm topics wouldn’t even be on your radar. In part, it’s because you’re most likely preoccupied with other things — like getting your application to run, figuring out why your npm commands aren’t...