TypeScript | Union Types vs Enums
Learn the difference between using union types and enums in TypeScript with simple examples, as well as understanding when to use one or the other
Practical Guide: Learn How to Use .pipe() in Node.js
Learning how to use the pipe method in Node.js is an advance topic, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide provides an easy-to-follow explanation.
Is It Normal To Be Stuck in Programming Problems?
Sometimes programmers get stuck trying to make things work leading to frustration. However, there are tips programmers can use to get out there.
Do You Need a Degree To Learn and Work as a Programmer?
Interested in working as a programmer, but don’t have a degree? In this article we explain why you don’t need a degree to learn how to program.
Is Node.js Single-Threaded or Multi-Threaded? and Why?
Many developers have been using Node.js for years without knowing if it single-threaded or multi-threaded. We will explain which one is and why.
How Frequently Programmers Google? Is It Bad? Is It Normal?
Starting in the programming world is never easy, but it can turn into one of the most rewarding things you can do for a living. If you are relatively new or have a couple of years of programming, you probably had an infinite amount of questions, some of them could be along the following lines: … Read more
How to Update GitHub Personal Access Tokens?
Personal access tokens are an alternative to authenticate GitHub users without the need of using your password. If you have used a personal access token before, during the process of generating the token you noticed you could set an expiration date. Once the expiration date is past due, the token will no longer be valid … Read more
Is it Bad to Commit to Master Branch? Why? Senior Engineer’s Advice
Looking to improve your skillset as a software engineer is always a good indicator you are passionate about developing software. One common question new developers tend to ask is whether they should commit to master branch their work. I hope this article provides you with meaningful insights into this practice. Master branch often reflects the … Read more
How to Debug Node.js with TypeScript using Nodemon?
TypeScript has become an excellent alternative to prevent data type definition issues often found when working with JavaScript. Companies are migrating to TypeScript as the default programming language for their Node.js backend. However, developers struggle to set up local debugging configurations when using nodemon. In this article, you will learn how to fix that issue. … Read more
Can JavaScript Object Keys Be Numbers or Non-string Values?
For those who have worked with JavaScript for a while, you will understand there are certain behaviors about the language that makes it seem it works in a certain way, when in reality it doesn’t, such as using == and === equals to check for equality between two different values. Against what many think, JavaScript … Read more