Explicit code is always better
A thesis on why magic abstractions are harmful to codebases and teams.
Code Articles
30 seconds of code contains a curated collection of code articles covering a wide range of development needs. The collection spans many topics, ranging from simple coding problems to theoretical concepts and development techniques.
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Web development · What I learned from vibe coding a small web project with GitHub Copilot and GPT-5 mini
A short summary of your story up to 140 characters long.
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JavaScript · Best Time to Buy and Sell Stock JavaScript Solution
Have you tried solving "Best Time to Buy and Sell Stock" on LeetCode? Let's take a couple of approaches to tackle it in JavaScript.
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JavaScript · How your tech stack is causing your refactoring problems
Infinite flexibility in your tech stack can lead to refactoring headaches and technical debt. Here's how to avoid the trap.
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HTML · A first look at the Speculation Rules API
The new Speculation Rules API aims to deliver across the board performance optimizations with little developer effort. Let's see how!
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Web development · The virtues of pair programming
Pair programming can be valuable for junior and senior developers alike, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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JavaScript · How to secure your JavaScript code from vulnerable dependencies
Keep your code, data, and users safe by following these simple tips to secure your JavaScript projects from vulnerable dependencies.
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Git · How do I fix incorrect line endings in a git repository?
Have you ever encountered an issue with incorrect line endings in your git repository? Let's fix it!
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JavaScript · The art of writing great code
Writing great code is more than writing code that works, requiring discipline and a focus on testability, maintainability, and readability.
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Web development · Meditation and the art of debugging
What's the connection between meditation and debugging? Let's find out.
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JavaScript · Solving Sudoku with wave function collapse in JavaScript
Explore how to solve Sudoku puzzles in JavaScript using the wave function collapse algorithm, a constraint-propagation technique.
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Web development · No code is inherently evil
No code tools? No code at all? No code you write? Prepare for a triple entendre that cuts deep into the world of software development.
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Web development · The frontend trap
How staying on the frontend can limit your career growth and a hot take on how to escape it.
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JavaScript · How does JavaScript's structuredClone() differ from other cloning methods?
Learn how to deep clone objects in JavaScript using structuredClone, and how it compares to other cloning methods.
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JavaScript · How can I find the minimum height tree in an undirected tree in JavaScript?
Using the degree of nodes, we can employ a very efficient algorithmic trick to find the minimum height tree in an undirected tree in JavaScript.
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JavaScript · How can I find the diameter of an undirected tree in JavaScript?
Using a two-pass DFS approach, we can efficiently find the diameter of an undirected tree in JavaScript.
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JavaScript · How can I apply bipartite coloring to an undirected tree in JavaScript?
Learn how to apply bipartite coloring to an undirected tree in JavaScript, ensuring that no two adjacent nodes share the same color.
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JavaScript · How can I traverse an undirected tree using DFS or BFS in JavaScript?
Learn how to traverse an undirected tree using Depth-First Search (DFS) or Breadth-First Search (BFS) in JavaScript.
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JavaScript · How can I build an undirected tree from an array of edges in JavaScript?
Learn how to build an undirected tree from an array of edges in JavaScript, with various approaches for storing node relationships.
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JavaScript · Convert between binary and decimal numbers in JavaScript
Binary numbers are a fundamental part of computer science. Learn how to convert between binary and decimal numbers in JavaScript.
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Web development · How 30 seconds of code is deployed
A historical run-through of how 30 seconds of code was deployed then and now.
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JavaScript · Exploring indexes and cardinality with JavaScript
Using indexes can speed up querying object collections significantly, but it seems like a black box for many. Let's dive in!
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JavaScript · How can I find the longest palindromic substring in a JavaScript string?
While a brute-force longest palindrome finder is simple, it is not efficient. Let's explore a more efficient solution.
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JavaScript · Using binary search to find the index to insert a number in a sorted JavaScript array
Combining techniques presented in the past, we can solve a more complex problem with stellar performance.