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Why Git Feels Like Magic and Madness: A Human Take on Moving Pointers

Why Git Feels Like Magic and Madness: A Human Take on Moving Pointers

When you first encounter Git, it seems like this weird, overly complex beast that makes even simple tasks feel like pulling teeth. People often say "I don't get it," or "Why is this so hard?" But if you step back and squint a little,

Opt-In, Not Opt-Out: The Principle of Respect in Subscription Models

Opt-In, Not Opt-Out: The Principle of Respect in Subscription Models

In a world where digital subscriptions have become the norm, the balance of control between the provider and the customer has never been more critical. As a paying customer, it’s reasonable to expect clarity, respect, and autonomy over what you’re subscribing to. Yet, many platforms and services continue

The Silent Invaders: How OSS Packages Bring Risk Into Your Codebase

The Silent Invaders: How OSS Packages Bring Risk Into Your Codebase

When we think about software vulnerabilities, our minds often jump to flaws in our own code—bugs, logic errors, or poor security practices. But in reality, the majority of security vulnerabilities in modern software projects don’t come from your code. They come from the vast web of open-source packages

CSS Gets Smarter: The New if() Function and reading-flow Property in Chrome 137

CSS Gets Smarter: The New if() Function and reading-flow Property in Chrome 137

Today marks a major milestone for CSS developers. With the release of Chrome 137, the CSS if() function and reading-flow property are now available in production. These two features—seemingly simple—hold the potential to transform the way we write CSS, making it smarter, cleaner, and more adaptable. Let’s

A New Dawn for Dates and Times: Understanding the TC39 Stage 3 Temporal Proposal

A New Dawn for Dates and Times: Understanding the TC39 Stage 3 Temporal Proposal

When JavaScript first appeared in the mid-90s, it brought along a humble yet deeply flawed tool for managing dates and times—the Date object. For decades, developers have wrestled with quirks, inconsistencies, and limitations in handling date and time calculations. But change is on the horizon. Enter Temporal, a modern,

Why Vibe Coding Won’t Replace Traditional Coding Interviews: A Reality Check

Why Vibe Coding Won’t Replace Traditional Coding Interviews: A Reality Check

There’s a growing buzz around the idea of replacing traditional coding interviews with "vibe coding"—essentially a one-hour session where a candidate builds a small product or feature while "thinking out loud." Proponents argue that this approach better reveals a candidate’s problem-solving style, creativity,

Mastering Exhaustiveness in TypeScript with never: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

Mastering Exhaustiveness in TypeScript with never: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

When writing robust TypeScript code, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is exhaustiveness in switch statements. Many developers, especially when working with union types, risk leaving out cases unintentionally. This isn’t just a theoretical concern—it can lead to unhandled runtime behavior and silent bugs that slip through