https://crocoder.dev/blog Tips and ideas to help you learn, build and improve your projects. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:45:12 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html CroCoder feed en https://crocoder.dev/social.png https://crocoder.dev/blog Copyright © CroCoder, Inc. All rights reserved https://crocoder.dev/blog/real-cost-of-holiday-feature-freeze/ real-cost-of-holiday-feature-freeze Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:26:17 GMT Do holiday feature freezes reduce deployment risks, or do they hinder your team? Explore Sentry’s data on freeze-induced bottlenecks and discover strategies to maintain stability without slowing development.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE https://crocoder.dev/blog/developer-bad-day-fix-this-mess/ developer-bad-day-fix-this-mess Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:51:08 GMT Bad days can be a major productivity killer for developers. 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Learn effective methods for handling promises, simplifying errors, and creating resilient, maintainable code.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) LEARN JAVASCRIPT https://crocoder.dev/blog/top-10-worst-javascript-keywords/ top-10-worst-javascript-keywords Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:34:51 GMT A who's who of coding nightmares that will make you miss Internet Explorer 7. Discover these 'gems' and their quirky charms, and learn how to tame them into submission. Perfect for a laugh, or a cry, depending on your debugging skills!]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/map-filter-reduce-exercises/ map-filter-reduce-exercises Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:00:00 GMT Map, filter and reduce are the most useful array methods to manipulate arrays and often the hardest to master. Try to solve the given exercises!]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/no-deployments-on-friday-sucks/ no-deployments-on-friday-sucks Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:08:54 GMT Explore the debate on 'no deployments on Fridays' in tech — a sign of caution or a red flag? Unpack the truth behind this rule's impact on engineering culture, team confidence, and system reliability.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After work talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/use-server-nextjs/ use-server-nextjs Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:35:16 GMT Curious about "use server" in Next.js 13.4 and 14? Discover how Server Actions can streamline server-side processes, reduce client-side JavaScript, and supercharge form functionalities.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/gitops-is-it-the-right-choice-for-your-devops/ gitops-is-it-the-right-choice-for-your-devops Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:03:59 GMT GitOps role in modern DevOps, mechanisms like automated deployment, benefits such as version oversight, and key considerations. Determine if GitOps fits your DevOps strategy and stay ahead.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) AFTER WORK TALKS https://crocoder.dev/blog/how-to-clone-object-in-javascript/ how-to-clone-object-in-javascript Tue, 02 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT This are the simplest ways to clone in JavaScript. Shallow cloning is achieved with the object spread operator, while deep cloning is done with JSON.stringify() and JSON.parse(). Deep cloning has limitations and can be resource-intensive. The newer structuredClone() method can handle more complex objects, but it's not supported in all browsers.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/you-should-not-measure-developer-productivity-response-to-mckinsey/ you-should-not-measure-developer-productivity-response-to-mckinsey Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:25:03 GMT Explore the contentious debate surrounding developer productivity measurement ignited by McKinsey's recent article. Discover why focusing on individual metrics hinders software engineering teams. ]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After Work Talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/excluding-properties-typescript-omit/ omit Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:13:17 GMT Learn how to wield TypeScript's Omit tool effectively with clear examples. Craft precise types by excluding properties from existing types. Discover solutions for unions, extending interfaces, and enforcing strictness.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/from-simple-golang-docker-image-to-production-ready-perfection/ from-simple-golang-docker-image-to-production-ready-perfection Mon, 17 Jul 2023 21:13:10 GMT Optimize, secure, and deploy Golang apps with Docker. Learn efficient caching, performance compilation, and environment configurations. Utilize non-root users, delightful dev tools, and a final production stage.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Docker https://crocoder.dev/blog/what-is-cycle-time-in-software-development/ what-is-cycle-time-in-software-development Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:53:14 GMT Discover the power of cycle time in software development, a pivotal metric that holds the key to enhanced productivity and streamlined workflows. Learn how cycle time, from initial commit to code deployment, measures a team's efficiency and ability to deliver working software within defined time frames.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After Work Talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/typescript-enums-good-bad-and-ugly/ typescript-enums-good-bad-and-ugly Wed, 24 May 2023 20:46:44 GMT Are TypeScript enums useful? Typesafe? Do you even need to consider using them? Welcome to the TypeScript's typesafe wild west.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/stop-bikeshedding/ stop-bikeshedding Wed, 03 May 2023 21:57:49 GMT Learn how to avoid bikeshedding, a phenomenon where a group spends too much time on trivial matters while neglecting more important issues. Discover tips to prevent bikeshedding in any group setting, from corporate board meetings to software development teams.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After work talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/misusing-agile-is-holding-your-team-back/ misusing-agile-is-holding-your-team-back Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:24:32 GMT Learn why Agile development is not just a set of processes, but a mindset focused on collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement. This article discusses the core principles and values of Agile, the common misconceptions that hinder its implementation, and the benefits of adopting Agile effectively.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After work talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/node-docker-image/ node-docker-image Sun, 12 Mar 2023 22:21:12 GMT Learn how to create performant and secure docker images and avoid issues with signals when running Node.js applications with npm scripts. Discover how using a smaller Alpine-based image can reduce the attack surface and why it's recommended to use execform notation in the Dockerfile's CMD directive.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Docker https://crocoder.dev/blog/create-react-app-is-dead-what-are-the-alternatives/ create-react-app-is-dead-what-are-the-alternatives Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:10:28 GMT CRA may be "dead", but there are many alternative tools available for building React applications that offer superior performance, faster development times and extensive plugin compatibility.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/react-conditional-rendering/ react-conditional-rendering Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:58:53 GMT Learn how to use conditional rendering in React and avoid rendering unexpected values like 0 or NaN with this simple guide. Make your React components dynamic and only show the information that is relevant to your users based on the current state of your application.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/how-to-write-custom-react-hooks/ how-to-write-custom-react-hooks Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:25:46 GMT Custom React hooks are user-defined functions that allow developers to reuse stateful logic and side effects from React components in a clean and reusable way. Try to solve the given exercises!]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/the-dom-exercises/ the-dom-exercises Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT The DOM or the Document Object Model of the page is created after the web page is loaded. Learn some DOM manipulation with these exercises.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/what-to-include-in-an-internal-component-library/ what-to-include-in-an-internal-component-library Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:43:31 GMT Knowing which components should be included in an internal component library is an important skill for developers to have. Our senior web development consultant Danica Pivalica Abram provides some helpful tips that can steer you in the right direction and help you decide if a component should be part of your internal component library.]]> danica@crocoder.dev (Danica Pivalica Abram) Design System / Component Library https://crocoder.dev/blog/best-react-component-libraries/ best-react-component-libraries-2022 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:57:49 GMT Do you know what React component library your company should choose for your project? I have personally asked each CroCoder consultant and developer to review a popular React component library. We have reviewed Material UI, Ant Design, React-Bootstrap, Chakra UI, Next UI, Headless UI, Ariakit, Radix UI and Reach UI.]]> vele@crocoder.dev (Velimir Ujevic) Design System / Component Library https://crocoder.dev/blog/component-libraries-an-overlooked-part-of-your-brand/ component-libraries-an-overlooked-part-of-your-brand Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:41:32 GMT High-quality design is a justified expense for companies of any size, regardless of the hefty price tag. Internal component libraries, on the other hand, aren’t often seen as such an important investment as UI/UX. Danica Pivalica Abram challenges this stance arguing that placing a lot of effort into internal component libraries is crucial for your brand.]]> danica@crocoder.dev (Danica Pivalica Abram) Design System / Component Library https://crocoder.dev/blog/react-input-component-clear-value-after-input/ react-input-component-clear-value-after-input Sun, 01 May 2022 21:17:48 GMT There are multiple ways to go about building React Input components. The most often used solution is to create a controlled Input component, but there is a not well known solution that uses the useImperativeHandle hook.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript https://crocoder.dev/blog/block-russia-using-cloudfront/ block-russia-using-cloudfront Sat, 26 Feb 2022 01:11:15 GMT We want to invite you all to block your website traffic from Russia and Belarus to show support for the Ukrainian people. the following tutorial will help you to enable CloudFront Geographic Restrictions and block traffic.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) AWS https://crocoder.dev/blog/how-to-properly-showcase-your-coding-projects/ how-to-properly-showcase-your-coding-projects Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:45:10 GMT If you are looking for a complete change in your profession or are fresh out of university and searching for your first job in the world's fastest-growing industry, this video is for you!]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After Work Talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/how-to-perfect-your-cv-entry-level-developer/ how-to-perfect-your-cv-entry-level-developer Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:20:05 GMT If you are looking for a complete change in your profession or are fresh out of university and searching for your first job in the world's fastest-growing industry, this video is for you!]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) After Work Talks https://crocoder.dev/blog/callbacks-exercises/ callbacks-exercises Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT Callbacks are so common in JavaScript, you certainly used callbacks without knowing they're called that. Let's try to solve some exercises that will help you learn callbacks in JavaScript.]]> david@crocoder.dev (David Abram) Learn JavaScript