Young Reacts #36
I gave a talk at internal TS conference on How to Start Using Typescript. It was a nerve-wracking but still enjoyable experience. I only wish I knew the audience better to tailor the talk more.
People ❤️
How to Build a Meaningful Career
I found the Do’s all relevant. Of the three, having personal “board of directors,” people you respect professionally, has broadened my view the most.
Getting Real About Managing Up
It is easy to expect our managers to be superhuman. But at the end of the day, they are all people trying to get through the day. Once we get that, we will start building more productive relationships.
Sourcing for Founders
Regardless of how well-funded and well-known you are, sourcing is a constant struggle. The key is to understand your audience: What are they looking for? What context are they missing? How should you tell the story?
Business 💸
WeWork Files For IPO
Many warn against WeWork IPO. The apparent burn rate, thin margins, and some questionable dealings with its CEO are among the reasons. Uber’s lackluster performance doesn’t help the case either.
Software Engineering ⚙️
Fast Software, the Best Software
My team at work build internal tools for Netflix’s studio operations. That means we focus on enabling new workflows, not delighting users with performance. Above all, we prefer accuracy over speed. But Craig Mod shows why speed matters through his personal experience.
The (not so) hidden cost of sharing code between iOS and Android
Competing platforms have incentives to differentiate. They will keep adding new features to lure users and developers. That makes a cross-platform development a losing battle, especially if you need top of the line UX.
Web 🌐
Why I Write CSS in JavaScript
The question on CSS-in-JS is about whether to use cascading or not. I find CSS in Javascript is the easier way. But that is not an excuse not to study your CSS.
Staggered CSS Transitions
I have learned that it’s possible to set CSS variables using inline CSS. Pretty cool 😎
faker.js - generate massive amounts of realistic fake data in Node.js and the browser
A cool mock data library I plan to leverage for testing. Also if you are interested: What's the difference between faking, mocking, and stubbing? (Your brain might melt)
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