OOP in Lua
Object-Oriented Programming in Lua using AnnotationsDespite being a scripting and dynamically typed language, Lua possesses enough flexibility to do object-oriented programming effectively, especially using the power of annotations. This primer explains how core OOP concepts can be implemented. I’m sure that understanding the why behind each line, will help you
Read moreBuilding Self-Guided Engineering Teams
with a focus on alignment, ownership, and trust.Having read the article on measuring developer productivity by McKinsey & Company as well as a few follow-ups, with the most in-depth one being the two-part response by Gergely Orosz and Kent Beck, I deep-dived into what’s behind the urge of measurement — and found out
Read moreClean Architecture in Game Development
4 lessons learned on the way to adopt clean architecture in a game created from scratch.Going back to game development, I created a simple prototype using the LÖVE framework. LÖVE is a minimalistic game framework and not an engine, as e.g. Unity is. The main drawback of Unity for me was
Read moreA Collection of Docker Images To Solve All Your Debugging Needs
Whether you’re debugging networking, databases, your application code, or anything else, these images will be all you need to get it doneContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreWhy Mobx Is No Longer Fashionable
Why MobX Is No Longer FashionableMobX was one of React’s most popular state management libraries, so why is it passé now?Photo by Fredy Jacob on UnsplashMobX was a popular state management library for React that allowed you to create observable and reactive data models. However, with the introduction of React Hooks, MobX
Read moreSwiftUI Layout — The Mystery of Size
SwiftUI Layout — The Mystery of SizeExplaining, understanding, and using SwiftUI’s many sizesPhoto by charlesdeluvio on UnsplashIn SwiftUI, the concept of size, which is extremely important in layout, has become somewhat mystifying. Setting sizes or obtaining sizes is not as intuitive as one would expect. This article will unveil the veil covering the SwiftUI size
Read moreJordan normal form: 1’s above or below diagonal?
Given a square complex matrix A, the Jordan normal form of A is a matrix J such that and J has a particular form. The eigenvalues of A are along the diagonal of J, and the elements above the diagonal are 0s or 1s. There’s a particular pattern to the
Read moreLevel up on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. With excitement and pride, here’s what we have in store for you on the Builders Stage at Disrupt on what I predict will be the most whip-ass
Read moreHybrid workers in Canada facing productivity loss, CDW Canada survey reveals
A recent survey conducted by CDW Canada sheds light on the challenges that hybrid workers are grappling with in the realm of the digital workspace, highlighting the impact of IT issues on their productivity. The survey disclosed that 83 per cent of hybrid workers are losing hours to troubleshooting technology
Read moreNordic-based Unconventional Ventures nears €30M fund close to back diverse European teams
As has been pointed out many, many times, lack of diversity is an ongoing problem in the tech startup and VC landscape. It’s a fact that’s long been recognised in the US, and it’s of equal concern in Europe. Zoom in on the Nordics region, and the lack of diversity
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