Since our last event, I have received many messages asking, 'Where can I buy the Death by JavaScript T-shirts?'
Some sad news... You cannot.
But, if you 'really need one,' as I was told by a couple of folks after a few pints the other evening, here is what you can do. If you donate €40 or more to Codú to support our events and platform, I will send you one as a gift! I have made a link here where you can donate and support all the work in Codú.
*I designed it myself on Procreate after being inspired by this site.
In other news, I will be in New York all this week, so if anyone is around for a coffee or a catchup, feel free to reach out!
My picks from Codú
In this short cheat sheet, I will cover all the jargon and basics you will need to know as a developer:
Getting started building your portfolio website can be hard. This is Anya experience on getting started, along with some tips that might help you.
Node.js 22 has just been released! Here is a super short look at some of the highlights:
Understanding JavaScript execution context is crucial for efficient coding. Explore its phases and benefits for better programming.
Dart offers a unique approach to web development with simplified syntax, strong static typing, and cross-platform capabilities. In this article, you will see some examples compared with TypeScript.
Other Articles/Resources
In this great Syntax Podcast, Wes and Scott discuss setting up VSCode like a Pro for maximum productivity.
This is an article for you to squeeze even more out of all that Tailwind CSS offers.
Jhey is a good friend who constantly creates mind-blowing animations and other crazy work. Do yourself a favor, grab a coffee, and start scrolling through his feed. It always gives me the dose of imposter syndrome I need to stay humble.
A multi-month study plan for becoming a software engineer for a large company.
Another great resource from Frontend Masters. A comprehensive guide to modern frontend web development/engineering.
Cool tools
You might be able to tell I am working on a React Native project this week with some of the tools I have found.
This release adds Yoga 3.0, Bridgeless by default under the New Architecture, batched onLayout updates (New Architecture), and Yarn 3 as the default package manager for new projects.
VisionCamera is a powerful, high-performance Camera library for React Native. They just released a new major version!
If you are somehow stuck like me, trying to figure out how to contribute to Open-Source from behind the walls of a GitHub Enterprise account, this might be the solution for you.
Something I have been enjoying
Another book this week.
Rory Sutherland is an advertising legend whose TED Talks have been viewed nearly seven million times.
In this first book, he blends cutting-edge behavioral science, stories, and branding magic to turn us all into idea alchemists (or people who think about problems differently).
This has been on my wishlist for a long time, and I just completed it. I can now see why it has been repeatedly recommended to me.
If you have any ideas or feedback, reply to this email.
Thanks, and stay awesome,
Niall