A demonstration of what you can build with nothing but HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript — Learn Vanilla JavaScript Before Any Frameworks or Libraries The term vanilla JavaScript basically means JavaScript without any additional frameworks or libraries. JS frameworks are surely an essential part of modern front-end web development and fundamental to increase development velocity. However, having a good knowledge of JavaScript is a must before jumping into any of these frameworks or libraries.

How Mark Hustled His Way to the Top — In the heart of Pittsburgh, a young boy named Mark Cuban was already showing signs of an entrepreneurial spirit. At just nine years old, he was packing up baseball cards, marking them up and selling them for a profit. …

How Rejection, Resilience, and a Relentless Pursuit of a Solution Led to Calendly — Tope Awotona’s journey began in the bustling suburbs of Lagos, Nigeria, where he spent his childhood. Tope’s early education was marked by his curiosity and drive. His interest in technology, sparked by the launch of Windows 95, opened his eyes to the potential of software. …

Unraveling the Story of a Tech Visionary and the Lessons We Can Learn From His Success — Luis von Ahn’s journey is a tale of innovation, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of making the world a better place. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Luis's story is not just about technological breakthroughs, but also about the power of dreams and the courage to chase them. The Early Years Luis von…

How a single email and a chance dinner meeting changed the course of one of the world’s most successful startups. In the world of startups, success stories often hinge on moments of serendipity, on chance encounters, and unexpected opportunities. The story of Airbnb, one of the most successful startups of…

Mastering the art of JavaScript through understanding its core principles. — JavaScript is an extensive ocean of knowledge, and for new developers, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, it’s essential to understand that like any other language or framework, mastering JavaScript requires practice and experience. In this article, we will break down five critical JavaScript concepts that every developer should know…

The story of a struggling startup, a last-ditch effort, and a surprising success. In the world of startups, exits usually come in the form of acquisitions, IPOs, or unfortunate failures. But for Justin Kan, co-founder of Justin.tv (which later became Twitch), his first startup exit was anything but conventional. …

Survival Guide for Software Developers — Introduction When I started working as a software developer, I was excited to dive immediately into coding and create innovative solutions. As I settled into my new job, I quickly realized that the software development process can be complex and challenging, especially when it comes to working on projects with multiple…

A comparison of default and named exports in ES6 modules — In JavaScript, the concept of modules helps to organize code, and make it reusable across different parts of an application. Prior to the introduction of ES6 (ECMAScript 6) modules, developers used various techniques such as CommonJS and AMD to achieve this goal. ES6 introduced a native way to create modules…