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WTF is a Monorepo?

Have you heard this term thrown around but not really sure what it means. Well, let's take a quick introductory look at it.

Mar 09, 2021

WTF is PNPM?

Is PNPM just NPM with another P? Yes. But also, no.

Mar 09, 2021

WTF is Hoisting?

Sometimes JavaScript code appears to behave oddly. Hoisting is one of the reasons why. Here's an introduction to the concept, with references to more in-depth explorations.

Aug 07, 2020

WTF is a Closure?

A brief explanation of JavaScript closures, along with a few examples and references to other in-depth explorations on the topic.

Aug 03, 2020

WTF is the DOM?

A brief introduction to the DOM with a quick example on manipulating it, and a link to digging in deeper.

Jul 28, 2020

WTF is a Fixture?

A quick introduction what fixtures are in software, along with other purposes they can serve.

Jul 08, 2020

WTF is Component-Driven Development?

If the web is organized by pages, shouldn't we build it that way? Introducing component-driven design and development, explained through the lens of the evolution of the web.

Jul 06, 2020

WTF is a Web Component?

What are components? What makes them different from (or similar to) HTML elements? How are they being used today? Let's find out.

Jun 30, 2020

WTF is a Package Manager?

A brief description of package managers, with some examples using referencing JavaScript packages.

Jun 29, 2020

WTF is JavaScript?

A brief description of JavaScript, with a few links to dig in and learn more.

Jun 29, 2020