Jason HoltkampAngular + ngrx/store : Understanding the Data FlowHave you worked with Angular in the past and want a quick overview of how ngrx/store fits into the picture? This is the perfect place to…6 min read·Oct 10, 2018--2--2
Jason HoltkampAngular 2+: how to test componentsIf you need to learn how to set up your first tests for an Angular app, or if you are looking for a quick refresher, you have come to the…5 min read·Dec 30, 2017----
Jason HoltkampReact-Redux: understanding components, containers, actions, and reducersLast week I wrote a post about a high-level overview of react-redux and how the pieces work together. Now, I’ll write more in depth about…3 min read·Oct 12, 2016--5--5
Jason HoltkampReact-Redux: understanding the data flowOne of the hardest things to understand for a beginner with Redux is the high-level flow of data from the component to the state and back…3 min read·Oct 5, 2016--4--4
Jason HoltkampHow to set up a basic AngularJS appI recently spent some time on a project that relied heavily on Angular for the front end user interface, and ExpressJS for the server. The…4 min read·Sep 28, 2016----
Jason HoltkampinCaffeine and TestingTesting with Mocha/Chai/Sinon: Quick Start GuideIf you aren’t in the habit already, writing tests for your code is an excellent way to stay disciplined as a software engineer on any…6 min read·Sep 17, 2016--2--2
Jason HoltkampApp / Website Deployment with GruntJS: Quick Start GuideThese days, it’s extremely easy to do continuous deployment of your work when you or your team are working on a new project. Here, I’ll…4 min read·Aug 31, 2016----
Jason HoltkampAdd user authentication to your Node/ExpressJS application using bcryptIf you are using Node and Express to build your application, there are several great libraries that can help you protect user data in a few…3 min read·Aug 24, 2016--1--1
Jason HoltkampSolving the N-Queens Problem with JavaScriptHere, I’ll walk you through the solution to the famous ‘N Queens’ math problem using pure JS, which I did as a project during my time…3 min read·Aug 17, 2016--4--4
Jason HoltkampJavaScript: Object Instantiation StylesIf you have spent any amount of time programming with JavaScript, you’ve likely noticed that objects and the functions that create them are…3 min read·Aug 10, 2016----