Browser extensions are small software programs that add new features and functionality to your web browser. As a web developer, learning how to create your own browser extensions is a valuable skill that allows you to customize your browsing experience and build tools to boost your productivity. In this in-depth guide, we‘ll walk through the…
As a seasoned full-stack developer, I‘m always looking for ways to speed up my development workflow without sacrificing code quality. One of the most effective tools I‘ve found for this is Emmet, a powerful set of abbreviations that drastically reduces the amount of typing needed to write HTML and CSS. In this in-depth guide, I‘ll…
As a full-stack developer who has been working remotely for over five years, I‘ve learned a thing or two about staying productive while working from home. It‘s not always easy, especially for those of us who are used to the structure and social interaction of an office environment. However, with the right strategies and tools,…
Email has been the backbone of workplace communication for over half a century, with its origins tracing back to the MAILBOX program developed at MIT in 1965. While email has revolutionized the way we exchange information and collaborate with colleagues, its drawbacks have become increasingly apparent in the fast-paced, always-connected world of modern work. As…
If you‘ve flown on a plane anytime in the last decade, you‘re likely familiar with the pre-flight safety instructions: "Please switch all electronic devices to airplane mode." But what exactly is airplane mode, and why is it so important? As a software developer and technology enthusiast, I‘ve always been fascinated by the inner workings of…
As a full-stack developer and self-improvement enthusiast, I‘ve always been fascinated by the potential of personal data to yield insights for optimizing our lives and achieving our goals. However, it wasn‘t until I embarked on an ambitious project to track and analyze a wide range of metrics over a full year that I realized just…
As a full-stack developer with over a decade of experience, I‘ve worked on my fair share of side projects. From small weekend experiments to full-fledged apps that turned into profitable businesses, these projects have been a cornerstone of my learning and growth. Side projects are something most developers are familiar with, but their impact is…
In the fast-paced world of software engineering, productivity is the name of the game. Tech companies push the narrative that the most valuable developers are those who eat, sleep, and breathe code. Elon Musk famously declared that nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week. An entire cottage industry has sprung up hawking…
As a full-stack developer, I know firsthand the constant pressure to stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices. In an industry that evolves at a breakneck pace, it‘s easy to fall into the trap of consuming every article, tutorial, and course that comes our way. However, after years of experience and countless…
We‘ve all heard the usual life hacks – meditate, eat healthy, hit the gym. While those are great, there‘s one powerful skill conspicuously absent from most lists: speed reading. What if I told you there was a way to blaze through your ever-growing reading list in a fraction of the time, while remembering more of…