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A collection of 30 issues

The Fragile Backbone of the Digital World: Why We Must Support Open-Source Maintainers

Here is the well-known comic from XKCD, a webcomic by Randall Munroe. This particular comic humorously illustrates the precarious state of modern digital infrastructure, where countless systems and services depend on software libraries or tools that are maintained by only a few individuals (or sometimes even a single person) who

The Illusion of Social Media: Bias, Algorithms, and the Trap of Misinformation

In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for connection, communication, and information sharing. However, as their influence grows, so too does their capacity to distort reality. For many users, especially those without strong critical thinking skills, social media can create a dangerous environment where opinions

Rendahnya Minat dan Kemampuan Matematika di Indonesia: Apakah Sistem Pengajaran Menjadi Penyebabnya?

Dalam sebuah diskusi di media sosial, muncul soal matematika sederhana: $ \frac{1}{3} $ - $ \frac{1}{6} $ = ? Pilihan jawabannya adalah $ \frac{1}{2} $, $ \frac{1}{3} $, $ \frac{1}{4} $, dan lainnya. Banyak orang menjawab salah, yang menimbulkan komentar tentang lemahnya kemampuan matematika di Indonesia. Namun, apakah ini benar-benar menunjukkan kelemahan

Understanding Grice’s Maxims: The Foundation of Effective Communication

Herbert Paul Grice, a British philosopher and linguist, introduced fundamental ideas about communication, most notably through his theory of conversational implicature and the Cooperative Principle. This principle outlines how people typically communicate in conversation to make it effective, and it consists of four maxims, known as Grice's Maxims.

The Documentation Dilemma: Why Many Junior Developers Struggle to Understand Libraries

One of the most daunting challenges for junior developers and beginners is not necessarily writing code, but understanding how to use libraries effectively. Libraries, after all, are tools designed to make development easier by providing pre-written code to solve common problems. However, reading and comprehending the documentation for these libraries

The Essence of Vanilla JavaScript: Why Mastering the Basics Matters

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, frameworks like React, Angular, Svelte, Remix, Astro, Vue.js and others have gained immense popularity. However, at the heart of these advanced tools lies a simpler, yet powerful foundation: vanilla JavaScript. This article explores the significance of mastering vanilla JavaScript, its role in

PHP: Not Dead, Just Evolving

PHP is Dead In recent years, the sentiment that "PHP is dead" has echoed across developer communities. However, I firmly believe that this perspective overlooks the significant evolution occurring within the language. PHP is not just surviving; it is thriving and evolving in response to the needs of

The Relevance of SEO in the Age of AI: Navigating the Black Box

Is SEO Still Relevant Nowadays? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has long been considered a vital component of digital marketing strategies. As businesses and content creators vie for visibility online, SEO plays a critical role in ensuring that content reaches its intended audience. But in an era where artificial intelligence (AI)

Mastering Web Development: Focus on Core Technologies, Not Frameworks

In today’s fast-paced world of web development, frameworks come and go. While frameworks like React, Angular, Svelte, Astro, Remix, Vue.js, Laravel, Symfony and others can help you develop modern web applications quickly, there’s a common misconception that mastering a framework is enough to become a professional web

From Novice to Developer: Learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without Framework at Any Age

In today's digital age, the ability to create and understand web technologies is more valuable than ever. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to expand your skill set, learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript without relying on frameworks is an empowering journey that can be