Solving pass-by-reference with an algorithm — At some point, you’ve probably run across the issue of comparing arrays with one another. Due to pass-by-reference, we can’t simply check if [1,2,3] is the same as [1,2,3]. This was an issue for me when I was trying to solve a Leetcode problem where the goal was to get…

A tool to improve client-side functionality — with examples — When I first came across data attributes in HTML, I was kind of thrown off. I understood how to set them up easily enough, but didn’t really get what they were for. It turns out, I was trying to add weight to them that simply wasn’t there. They’re just a…

I recently started to pick up Java since I don’t have experience with writing static languages. Using Codecademy’s free courses, I’ve picked up some fundamentals and saw that their premium version had users build a basic calculator with Java. …

Keyboard shortcut all the things — If you’ve ready any of my articles, you’ll know that I’m as thorough as can be. What you might not know is that while I strive for meticulousness, I try to make that process as streamlined as possible. …

Algorithms interview prep — Recently, I was taking notes and trying to come up with an example of a function that would be used in a library that specialized in string manipulation. I wrote myself a couple of examples, when an idea popped into my head: “Wouldn’t it be good practice to try and…

An oft-overlooked tool for git commits — Git management is one of those things you learn when you first start coding, then somewhat take for granted once you’ve gotten comfortable with the basics and set up your GitHub account. It’s something that is very easy to get habituated with, not even thinking about it much if it’s…

A beginner’s journey into algorithms using Rails — Algorithms are a beast. Whenever beginners of software engineering discuss them, you can tell that, while interesting, they’re definitely intimidating to think about writing out. At some point, you’re going to actually have to code one instead of just thinking about it. And it really doesn’t have to be grueling…

Exploring the definition and purpose of recursion with examples — Merriam-Webster describes recursion as: “a computer programming technique involving the use of a procedure, subroutine, function, or algorithm that calls itself one or more times until a specified condition is met at which time the rest of each repetition is processed from the last one called to the first.” That…

Strategies to better your usage of this fundamental developer tool — Are you one of those overzealous users of console.log? Do you find that when you load a page with the console open, you receive what is basically the Iliad in the form of short messages, each describing various props/state for components? If you’re like me, sometimes you just want to…