Nov 19Introducing Unsuspended Promises in JavaScriptI’ve recently adopted the use of what I dub “unsuspended promises” in JavaScript, which aim to blur the architectural line between synchronous and asynchronous code. While an initial surface-level understanding should be enticing, some further observations will help drive the benefits home. …JavaScript10 min readJavaScript10 min read
Oct 12Async Solid.js — The desire for `createSynchronized`In Solid.js, we can compute derived values asynchronously by using asynchronous functions which return promises. import { createSignal, createMemo } from "solid-js"; let [value, setValue] = createSignal("example"); let hashedValuePromise = createMemo(async () => { let hash = await expensiveHash(value()); return await expensiveConversionToString(hash); }); I previously touched on the usefulness of…Solidjs2 min readSolidjs2 min read
Oct 12Using Credit Cards to Save MoneyDid you know that using credit cards intelligently can actually improve your financial circumstances? Shocking — right? In this article we’ll dive into some compelling benefits of using credit cards, while also taking into account the potential risks that are involved. It is important to learn about any downsides so…Finance9 min readFinance9 min read
May 410 Programming Habits That Aren’t Learned in a Day [Satire]1. Writing Useful Comments When writing comments, it’s important to focus on comments that actually add value. This is influenced by the target audience and the specific circumstances you find yourself in. For example, code being read by junior developers who have just graduated from college should be carefully thought-through. …Programming3 min readProgramming3 min read
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
