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Modules, Packages, and Philosophy: Go vs Node.js and What It Means for Your Code

Modules, Packages, and Philosophy: Go vs Node.js and What It Means for Your Code

In the world of software engineering, we often obsess over performance, syntax, and libraries—but sometimes, philosophical differences in language design quietly shape how we structure our entire projects. One of the best examples of this? How Go and Node.js treat modules and packages. While it might seem like

Go vs JavaScript: Why Simplicity Wins

Go vs JavaScript: Why Simplicity Wins

I’ve been playing with Go recently — not just reading about it, but actually building things. And honestly, I’m impressed. Not in a “oh this is neat” way, but in a why aren’t more languages like this? kind of way. It’s not about syntax. It’s about

Workarounds vs. Anti-Patterns: When Quick Fixes Go Too Far

Workarounds vs. Anti-Patterns: When Quick Fixes Go Too Far

In software development, we often face constraints—tight deadlines, unexpected bugs, legacy code, or third-party limitations. In these moments, we reach for what feels like the savior of the day: the workaround. But here's the real question: Is a workaround a clever solution, or is it just a

Why Redux Feels “Unpredictable” Without DevTools — Even Though It’s Not

Why Redux Feels “Unpredictable” Without DevTools — Even Though It’s Not

Redux is known for its predictability. That’s literally what it promises: given a state and an action, you always get the same next state. But let’s be honest — when you’re working on a real app, especially a large one, it doesn’t always feel that way. In

ChatGPT Plus vs OpenAI API: What You Need to Know Before Generating an API Key

ChatGPT Plus vs OpenAI API: What You Need to Know Before Generating an API Key

If you're already subscribed to ChatGPT Plus, you might be wondering — can I use the API too? And more importantly, does my Plus subscription give me access to OpenAI's API? The short answer: yes, you can generate and use an API key — but ChatGPT Plus and

shouldNeverHappen: A Simple Trick for Catching the Impossible in TypeScript

shouldNeverHappen: A Simple Trick for Catching the Impossible in TypeScript

In every codebase, there are situations that should just never happen. Maybe it's a value that should have been validated earlier, or a branch in your logic that you’re 100% sure will never be executed. And yet… bugs happen. Instead of scattering throw new Error(...) statements throughout

Smarter Return Types in TypeScript: A Developer’s Guide

Smarter Return Types in TypeScript: A Developer’s Guide

As our TypeScript codebases grow, clarity and consistency become more important than clever tricks. One underrated but impactful practice is how we define return types—or more accurately, when we should and when we shouldn't. This article walks through my current recommendation (yes, it's changed a