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Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding That Dependency

Why You Should Think Twice Before Adding That Dependency

In the world of software development, it’s tempting to reach for the next shiny library or framework. After all, who wants to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already packaged it up with a pretty bow? But here’s the thing: every dependency you introduce into your project

Runtime First: Designing APIs Without the Crutch of Bundlers and Static Analysis

Runtime First: Designing APIs Without the Crutch of Bundlers and Static Analysis

In modern JavaScript development, we’ve grown comfortable with bundlers, compilers, and type generators. Tools like Webpack, Vite, Rollup, Babel, and TypeScript have become so deeply ingrained in our workflow that we often assume they’ll always be there to help us optimize and fix problems before our code hits

Model-First Development: Redefining the Future of Software

Model-First Development: Redefining the Future of Software

In the past decade, the rise of AI—and more specifically, Large Language Models (LLMs)—has not only reshaped what’s possible but also how we build software. The traditional model of writing code, integrating APIs, and then layering features on top is giving way to a new paradigm: Model-First

The Timeless Art of Choosing the Right Tools in Web Development

The Timeless Art of Choosing the Right Tools in Web Development

In web development, trends come and go. But some principles endure, shaping the way we build and deliver exceptional digital experiences. One such principle is the idea of “islands”—discrete, self-contained interactive sections on a web page that enhance functionality without compromising core accessibility or performance. I first encountered this

JavaScript’s Error.isError(): A New Era for Cross-Realm Error Checking

JavaScript’s Error.isError(): A New Era for Cross-Realm Error Checking

In the ever-evolving world of JavaScript, the recent advancement of Error.isError() to Stage 4 at TC39 marks a major milestone in error handling. This simple yet powerful method promises to revolutionize how developers detect error instances, especially in complex environments where multiple execution contexts (or realms) coexist. Let’s

Understanding PHP’s strict_types, Type Checking, and Float Coercion

Understanding PHP’s strict_types, Type Checking, and Float Coercion

When working with PHP, especially in modern versions like 8.2.x through 8.4.x, many developers stumble upon unexpected behaviors around type-checking. This is especially true when dealing with strict_types, is_float, and type coercion. Let’s dive deep into this with an example, breaking down what’

PHP's "Strict" Types That Aren’t So Strict: The Curious Case of Int-to-Float Coercion

PHP's "Strict" Types That Aren’t So Strict: The Curious Case of Int-to-Float Coercion

When PHP 7 introduced strict types, many developers breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, a way to enforce strict type checking in function arguments and return types! But if you’ve ever played around with strict_types=1, you may have noticed something peculiar: passing an integer to a function