An Introduction to Trees in Programming: The Oxygen of Efficient Coding

As a seasoned full-stack developer and professional coder, I can confidently say that trees are one of the most essential data structures in programming. Just as oxygen is vital for life, trees are crucial for efficient and scalable coding. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll dive deep into the world of trees, exploring their types, inner…

Get Better Git Commit Messages with Atom: A Comprehensive Guide

As a full-stack developer and professional coder, I‘ve learned the importance of writing clear and informative Git commit messages. They serve as a valuable communication tool, making it easier to understand the evolution of a codebase and collaborate effectively with other developers. In this comprehensive guide, we‘ll explore how using the Atom text editor can…

Todo Tutorials Can Be Fun — But Here‘s How to Build Your Own Projects From Scratch

As a new developer eager to learn and practice your skills, it‘s tempting to spend all your time working through tutorials and coding exercises. After all, having your hand held as you build yet another todo app can be comforting. You get to focus on the code without worrying about messy real-world issues like designing…

Algorithms in Plain English: Time Complexity and Big-O Notation

As a full-stack developer, one of the most important skills to have is the ability to write efficient, scalable code. It‘s not enough for your program to simply work – it needs to work well and quickly, even with large amounts of data. This is where a strong understanding of algorithms and time complexity becomes…

From Coding Bootcamp to Google Developer Expert in 3 Years

Three years ago, I made a life-changing decision to pursue a career in tech. With no formal computer science degree, I enrolled in an intensive coding bootcamp to learn full-stack web development. After 12 weeks of non-stop coding, I graduated from the program with the skills to build real-world applications. Just one month later, I…

Timeless Wisdom for Developers: Lessons from "The Pragmatic Programmer"

As a full-stack developer with over a decade of experience, I‘ve read my fair share of programming books. But few have left as lasting an impact as "The Pragmatic Programmer." Published in 1999, one might expect its lessons to be obsolete, lost to the relentless pace of technological progress. Yet the wisdom contained within its…

This is what I must tell my dad — before our time runs out

Dear Dad, As a full-stack developer, I‘ve built my career on a foundation of problem-solving, continuous learning, and embracing new challenges. Looking back, it‘s clear that the seeds of these skills were planted in childhood through the time we spent together and the lessons you imparted. Your influence has shaped not only the person I…

Are You the Hacker or the Academic? Exploring the Duality of Software Development

As a veteran full-stack developer who has worked across web, mobile, enterprise, and embedded systems, I‘ve noticed that no matter the domain, programmers tend to fall somewhere along a spectrum between two archetypes: the hacker and the academic. This duality seems to be a fundamental part of the human condition of software development. In this…