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"Where Do I Start?" — Finding the Entry Point in Open Source Projects on GitHub

"Where Do I Start?" — Finding the Entry Point in Open Source Projects on GitHub

If you're a beginner diving into open-source projects on GitHub, you're not alone in feeling lost at first glance. One of the most common questions is: “Where is the entry point of this code?” Open-source projects can be large, use different languages or frameworks, and may

Mastering Compound Components in React: The Art of Component Composition

Mastering Compound Components in React: The Art of Component Composition

If you’ve spent some time working with React, chances are you’ve come across a syntax like Form.Input or Menu.Item. It may look a little unusual at first, but it represents a powerful pattern known as the Compound Component. This design pattern enables developers to build highly

Heuristics in Software Engineering: Smarter, Not Always Perfect

Heuristics in Software Engineering: Smarter, Not Always Perfect

In the world of software engineering, you’ve probably heard the term "heuristics" thrown around — especially when dealing with decision-making, optimizations, or problem-solving under pressure. But what does it actually mean? And how does it differ from terms like best practice or workaround, which often get mixed up

What Is TC39 and Why JavaScript Developers Should Care

What Is TC39 and Why JavaScript Developers Should Care

If you’ve been working with JavaScript for a while, chances are you’ve come across the term TC39—especially when hearing about upcoming features like optional chaining, pattern matching, or pipeline operators. But what exactly is TC39? And why does it matter to your day-to-day coding? 🧠 TC39 in a

Why I Don’t Use TypeScript Enums (And You Might Not Want To Either)

Why I Don’t Use TypeScript Enums (And You Might Not Want To Either)

Over the years of working with TypeScript, I've found myself avoiding one particular feature—not because it's broken or doesn't work, but because it just feels wrong in modern, maintainable JavaScript codebases. That feature is enum. Now don’t get me wrong: TypeScript enums

Bridging the DevOps Gap in AI-Accelerated Product Teams with Small, Senior-Heavy Engineering Squads

Bridging the DevOps Gap in AI-Accelerated Product Teams with Small, Senior-Heavy Engineering Squads

In a world where lean teams are empowered by senior engineers and AI tools, product delivery can move at incredible speed. But beneath that velocity, there’s a quiet tension building — operational excellence doesn’t scale itself. When you’re building a startup or internal product with only five full-time

Why VCs Say No: It’s Not About Your Fonts or Slide Design

Why VCs Say No: It’s Not About Your Fonts or Slide Design

Founders often believe the fate of their fundraising efforts hinges on the perfect pitch deck — carefully selected fonts, the right shade of blue, pixel-perfect product screenshots. And while polish has its place, the decision to reject your startup is made long before your slides hit the screen. The Decision Happens