Code reviews can either boost a developer’s confidence or dampen their spirits, all depending on the approach taken. Here’s how to make them a positive experience for everyone involved: 1. 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 📚Approach each review with…
Struggling to stay productive as a developer? One thing that really helps me is the Pomodoro Technique. 🍅 I work in 25-minute focused intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. It’s amazing how much you can achieve when you’re fully focused for…
Writing code that works is important, but writing code that others (or even you, six months later) can easily read is a skill in itself. 🚀 One of the practices I follow is adding meaningful comments and using clear variable…
Working in plugin development, one of the toughest parts is managing feature requests. Balancing customer requests with keeping the plugin lightweight and focused is a constant challenge. One strategy that has worked well is maintaining a “core” plugin philosophy—only including…
Throwback to my freelancing days: I remember how challenging it was to wear multiple hats—developer, designer, project manager, and sometimes even support agent. 💻 One thing I learned early on was that setting boundaries is crucial. Over-promising clients not only…
When we think about software engineering, there’s a tendency to equate more features with better software. 🚀 But here’s the truth—complexity is often the silent killer of productivity and maintainability. I’ve seen it time and again: what starts as a…
As developers, we’re not just writing code—we’re constantly solving problems. Whether it’s tracking down a tricky bug, optimizing performance, or building new features, each challenge is a puzzle waiting to be solved. 🔍 The key? 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻.I’ve found that…
A recent trend I’ve noticed is 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. 🖥️Instead of building monolithic front-end applications, teams are breaking them down into smaller, independent pieces that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually.This allows for more flexibility in managing large-scale projects, improves…