Branded types in TypeScript: when string just isn’t enough
Discover how branded types can improve your TypeScript code quality, make your intent clearer, and catch bugs before they even compile.
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So you messed up
Everyone breaks production eventually. This guide walks through how to take responsibility, communicate with your team, and make real improvements after something goes wrong. A must-watch for engineering managers and developers.
These small dopamine hits
Some tasks are a slow grind, like simmering a big meal that takes hours to come together. Others are quick and satisfying—tiny fixes that deliver an instant hit of progress, like a little dopamine boost to keep you going.
🌶️ Death by a 1000 tweaks: the absurdity of maintaining your own UI library
The best products aren’t built by obsessing over pixels but by delivering real value. Without a clear UI framework, teams drown in design tweaks instead of shipping features.
There is a time and place for everything: managed services vs DIY
Should you avoid managed services to prevent lock-in? Maybe. However, spending months reinventing infrastructure instead of shipping features is a bigger risk. Balance is key. Know the trade-offs, understand the costs, and make decisions based on your reality.
Learning from OSS: legacyBehaviour property on Next.js 's Link component
Ever introduced a breaking change and instantly regretted it? Components evolve, but forcing users into painful refactors isn’t ideal. Next.js tackled this with a legacyBehaviour flag—letting devs opt out of the new behavior while they migrate at their own pace.
Bridging the gap: how front-end engineers can help shape product development in smaller teams
In small teams, front-end engineers can bridge gaps in product clarity by refining goals, collaborating effectively, and using flexible tools to deliver features efficiently.
Introducing URL: The Zero-Dependency, Framework-Agnostic State Manager
Say hello to URL 🚀 We’re excited to introduce URL, a zero-dependency, framework-agnostic solution that simplifies state management for modern web development. No installs. No complex tools. Just pure simplicity.
Beyond junior and senior labels: Push and Pull developers
Labels like "junior" and "senior" often fail to capture a developer's true value. True impact comes from initiative, ownership, and proactive contribution—not just years of experience. We value "pull developers" who actively seek improvement, ensuring the product's success beyond assigned tasks.