A quick list of tips to help you learn Javascript if you are not a programmer already

How to learn Javascript if you've never programmed before

Javascript has a really good standard library, especially if you consider its backend part (NodeJS), but how do you find all the functions available out-of-the-box?

A primer on Javascript functions and where to find them

Javascript is a good language if you are just starting out as it adapts to many technologies, both on the frontend and the backend. Learn Javascript with this beginner's projects!

Javascript Projects for beginners, age 9 to 99

Using Multicursor in VSCode can give you a real productivity boost and you can boast the Hacker's mindset

Multicursor in VSCode, a productivity boost

A learning path for those that would follow the white rabbit to discover the power of CLI multiplexing

Learning tmux terminal multiplexer, a hacker's command line starter

First article of the series "When will it be done?". Let's talk about Cycle Time.

On Cycle Time for single item forecasting

A few thoughts about AI and the future that it might hold for us. All opinions are my own.

Humanely AI, a hope

I am no expert in the Bash and Oneliners space but I had a lot of fun solving a little puzzle for an Open Source app I've been developing lately. I wanted to go back and forth in the git tree without prior knowledge of the commit hash, so I built oneliner :)

Git forward and backward in tree history. It's not Klingon, it's a nice Bash oneliner

In October 2022 I participated as a Speaker to the amazing Codemotion 2022 event. It's been a very important experience to me as it allowed me to understand what kind of speaker and programmer I want to be. Join me while I'm describing this memory.

The Codemotion Experience, 2022 Edition

Instead of awaiting for async calls to finish we can make use of the Promise API methods like allSettled or all (for stricter async calls)

Let's settle all the Promises, a better DX and higher readability

React18 useEffect double renders components in development with Strict mode. Let's see why that's not a problem.

React useEffect double rendering fix and why you should stop crying about it

React 18 has been released and it brings some sweet and useful utilities and changes to the development world. But should you upgrade already?

React 18 is out! What's good about it?

Ever heard of json-server? That's a wonderful package that you can install and start to bootstrap your RESTful prototype with all CRUD operations ready to use. Come check it out!

Fast prototyping RESTful API with json-server

Some time ago I tried to build my first NPM package, moved by the fact that I used quite a few of them without even knowing how to make one. It was a great learning opportunity.

How I built a NPM Package (and why you should too!)

Javascript introduced Arrow Functions and with them came ease of writing and all the js quirks we came to know and love. Like the this keyword.

No arguments in Javascript Arrow Functions, why?!

The question is simple and so is the answer but what's the real difference between module.exports and exports in Nodejs? Let's find out.

The difference between Nodejs module.exports and exports, a simple technical explanation for 2022

The Node Package Runner executes NodeJs binaries directly in your CLI without the necessity to install any packages locally if you don't need them.

What is npx, the Node Package Runner(x)

Algorithmic thinking and the deployment of high performing solutions is important but sometimes we choose the wrong tools or strategy and end up with something called N+1. Let's see what that it.

The fancy N+1 problem, a tutorial to f**k up your code

Whether you are just starting out or coming back to programming, there is no limit to the times you're going to face adversities in writing code and solutions. Here's a guide to avoid getting stuck.

How to face code adversities, a Senior perspective

The web is a place full of wonderful and accessible services, some of them might also be free. So why do we keep paying?

How to not pay for any services, the subtle art of penny scouting

Lots of new developers come out of Bootcamps every 3 months. Is the job market going to be ruined for "the real programmers"? Short answer: no.

You finished your Bootcamp. Now what?

Developers often find themselves writing fake data to explore the APIs they are building and their capabilities, but what if there was a faster, friendlier

Fake data makes for great programmers. A first timer approach to Mockaroo

A few neat tricks about Gmail usage to get the best out of the product and be a productive machine

How to stay productive with Gmail

Startups come and go as empires did a while back. Wannabe CEOs are often afraid of the world stealing their secrets but Im going to let you in on one. "It's just talk until it's a product".

«Someone stole my Startup idea!» and other legendary monsters

Ever wondered how you could copy paste something with Javascript? Have you seen this feature in coding websites? In this article we will discover how to do copy paste with Javascript.

How to copy paste with Javascript, an easy guide

Overengineering can be considered bad practice in software development. In this article we are going to talk about MVP and the difference between consistency and perfectionism.

What is a MVP and how to avoid overengineering

Being a Front End Engineer also means choosing the right tools for the job. In this article we are going to talk about which OS is better suited for a Front End Dev needs.

What's the best OS for Front End Devs?

The usage of git in professional and local development environments has become a must have for developers of all backgrounds. Learn the basics of git with 404.

Git for very newbie developers

Javascript is a versatile dynamic programming language with which you can build pretty much anything nowadays! Let's discover what is possible with Javascript and friends.

What can you do with Javascript? A lot!

Delving into the fears of software engineering failure and what it means to be a successful programmer. A light rant on Impostor Syndrome.

Don't let fear take away the fun. An Impostor Syndrome rant from 2022

Is the usual wanna-be-MAANG technical interview process worth your time?

Developer's Journey, a technical interview paradox

The Scrooge's path is a tale to development freedom and how to use Github's amazing RESTful APIs

The Scrooge's path to Github API for data storage

A tale for the seekers of knowledge. An adventure to get started with the Unix Shell, part 1

An adventure to get started with the Unix Shell, part 1

Have you ever wondered how to manage multiple github repositories with one or more git usernames? Well, now you probably are

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How to learn Javascript if you've never programmed before

A primer on Javascript functions and where to find them

Javascript Projects for beginners, age 9 to 99

Multicursor in VSCode, a productivity boost

Learning tmux terminal multiplexer, a hacker's command line starter