“If you have the question, chances are someone else in the group has it, too. Be brave: get the answer to your question with a by-product of serving others.” (more…)
Aaron Saray, Development Manager, PHP and NodeJS Programmer
in Milwaukee, WI
Here are some things he has to say:
Be Explicit with Your JS Function Parameters
During a code review, a coworker showed me a piece of code for a stateless React component that was similar to this: (more…)
Adding CSV Responses to Laravel Using Macros
Laravel has a lot of the most common functionality built into the framework. However, decisions need to be made to balance the needs of the majority of use cases with the stability and agility that programmers need. No one really wants a bloated library. Because of this, you might find that you need functionality that is not directly built into Laravel. When I started working with Laravel-based CSV responses, this was the case. (This article... (more…)
The Hardest Part of Mentoring is Knowing What and When to Share
I’ve written about mentoring a bunch before , so you know I’m a fan of it. But, there’s another aspect that has been bothering me lately. The questions are simple: (more…)
Teaching is a Privilege, Treat it as Such
I’ve been to conferences where I’ve shelled out my hard-earned money to attend, been to free local meetups, and all kinds of presentations in between. One thing that I’ve heard more than once, though, is a variation of this: (more…)