A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding TypeScript Record Type
Learn why the Record type is so useful for managing and structuring object types in TypeScript. Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding TypeScript Record Type on SitePoint.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Gold Star CSS Bloggers
CSS still gives me the warm fuzzies sometimes. We’ve gotten so many amazing CSS features the past few years, that each alone makes me happy. But when those features are combined, I’m often stunned and get thinking about how we’re only scratching the surface of what is to come. Take
Read moreVariance matters more than mean in the extremes
Suppose you have two normal random variables, X and Y, and that the variance of X is less than the variance of Y. Let M be an equal mixture of X and Y. That is, to sample from M, you first chose X or Y with equal probability, then you
Read moreTop 7 High-Paying Affiliate Programs for Developers and Content Creators
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Read moreIncreasing speed due to friction
Orbital mechanics is fascinating. I’ve learned a bit about it for fun, not for profit. I seriously doubt Elon Musk will ever call asking me to design an orbit for him. [1] One of the things that makes orbital mechanics interesting is that it can be counter-intuitive. For example, atmospheric
Read morePtolemy’s theorem
Draw a quadrilateral by pick four arbitrary points on a circle and connecting them cyclically. Now multiply the lengths of the pairs of opposite sides. In the diagram below this means multiplying the lengths of the two horizontal-ish blue sides and the two vertical-ish orange sides. Ptolemy’s theorem says that
Read moreFrom PHP to JavaScript to Kubernetes: how one backend engineer evolved over time
On today’s episode, we chat with a listener, Geshan Manandhar, who has been working in the world of software engineering for two decades. He started programming in a small village in Kathmandu during the days of dial-up. Since then he’s worked across three continents and today is a senior software
Read more22 senior software engineer interview questions (and answers)
Advancing to a senior software engineering role is a milestone in many developers’ careers, but the interview process may feel as challenging as the job itself. The expectations for this role are higher and the questions you’ll be asked will be tougher. When you’re applying to a senior-level SWE role,
Read moreIntroducing conversation practice: AI-powered simulations to build soft skills
Becoming a successful engineer requires more than just technical chops—it also requires mastering soft skills. However, engineers have limited tools to practice these skills effectively. For example: If you need to give difficult feedback to your coworker, you can find books, podcasts, or videos that provide you frameworks on how
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