Feb 12Async Solid.js—The desire for `createEventual`In Solid.js, we can easily create a derivative that updates when any of its dependencies are changed. import { createSignal, createEffect } from "solid-js"; const [time, setTime] = createSignal(0); const x = () => 20 * time(); createEffect(() => console.log(x()); However, things becomes tricky once we start introducing asynchronous computations…Solidjs2 min readSolidjs2 min read
Dec 24, 2022A Peculiar Promises/Proxy Bug That Cost Me 5 Hours (JavaScript)Recently, I encountered a crazy bug in my JavaScript code which took the best part of 5 hours to figure out. I thought I’d share this incident with you, both as a challenging exercise and as an opportunity to learn something interesting along the way as you read through my…JavaScript7 min readJavaScript7 min read
Sep 12, 2022Implementing Async/Await Syntax in Vanilla JavaScriptThe async / await syntax was a powerful addition to JavaScript — greatly improving the overall developer experience when working with promises. However, you might be surprised to hear that such a syntax does not require direct language support, but could have been implemented using existing JavaScript features. This is…JavaScript2 min readJavaScript2 min read
Sep 6, 2022Explaining Binary Without Binary But With MoneyIn this article we’ll explain how numbers are represented in binary with a simple concept you should already be familiar with — money and coins. This explanation will be useful for those who struggle to grasp the notion of binary directly and would like to look at things from an…Binary6 min readBinary6 min read
Sep 4, 2022Making Complicated If Statements CleanerThis will be a short article revealing a simple coding standard I have devised in order to make if statements and other conditions more legible and easier to maintain. I have followed this practice for a couple of years now and I could never go back. The rule is very…Clean Code2 min readClean Code2 min read
May 19, 2022Don’t Depend on Byte-Order — Clearing up the Confusion About EndiannessAs you hopefully know, endianness refers to the byte-order followed when addressing bytes individually from a larger conceptual object such as an integer or floating point. Specifically, this is based on how the object is represented in memory. …Endianness4 min readEndianness4 min read
May 11, 2022LUNA’s Inevitable Crash Finally Happened — My ThoughtsRecently, I wrote an article discussing how LUNA may be interpreted as a leveraged product. Now the hilarious event of LUNA crashing 97.5% from its peak has just occurred (but not so hilarious for those who were holding it of course). …Luna5 min readLuna5 min read
Mar 11, 2022Reduced Tax for Lower Fuel Prices in Ireland Has Failed as PredictedThe moment I heard about the Irish government’s idea to cut taxes on petrol and diesel to ease the burden on consumers, I made a personal prediction that it wouldn’t have the slightest impact on fuel prices. It’s looking like that prediction has come true and here’s why. Due to…Economy3 min readEconomy3 min read
Feb 10, 2022Crypto Projects with Actual Potential in the Coming YearsIn this article I will discuss what I think are the types of crypto projects that should do well in the coming years and are more likely to stay in the game long-term. It’s worth noting that I won’t be naming any particular projects, but rather the types of features…Crypto4 min readCrypto4 min read
Jan 20, 2022Does Perpetual Futures Require Both Speculators and Gamblers? — An Interpretation of the Derivatives Market, and its SignificanceIntroduction The derivatives market is an enormous market full of traders betting on asset prices without actually holding these assets. One particular type of derivatives market is the futures market. Here, users can choose to long or short on asset prices. They can select a level of leverage for their needs…Economics6 min readEconomics6 min read
