Is Your Domain Haunted? + Dev Productivity Tips

Here is a Chrome DevTools trick to share screenshots of elements: the "Capture node screenshot" feature.

Right-click any element in the Elements panel, select "Capture node screenshot," and instantly get a perfect screenshot of just that component. This is incredibly useful for documentation, bug reports, or sharing UI elements with designers.

No more awkward cropping in image editors.

How to Cancel Async Code in JavaScript (4 min)

Canceling asynchronous operations in JavaScript has historically been challenging. Not anymore thanks to AbortController API and its companion, AbortSignal. A short guide I wrote to introduce these topics.

Before you buy a domain name, first check to see if its haunted (6 min)

Since its Halloween season, you probably buy too many domains if you are anything like me. Heres why you check if its "haunted."

Creating Links to Locations in Google Maps and Apple Maps (2 min)

This guide covers different methods for linking to locations in Google Maps and Apple Maps.

SOLID Principles: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Code (2 min)

Maintaining and extending code in software development can become challenging as projects grow. Here are how SOLID principles can help.

Why does JavaScripts fetch make me wait TWICE (video)

Ever wonder why you need to use response.json() after fetching in JavaScript? This video will explain why this isnt just a single operation.

Our Journey with Caching (4 min)

This post dives into caching with Next.js. Written by the Next.js team, it is an essential and short guide to getting it right in your applications.

Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love

This one might be familiar if youve read my newsletter for a while. But I guess its that time of year again when I re-read my favorite product book.

Marty Cagans insights never get old - from how to validate ideas quickly to structuring teams that consistently ship great products. What I love most is how it challenges the usual "build what customers ask for" mindset. Instead, Cagan shows how to dig deeper and solve problems customers didnt even know they had. If youre involved in product decisions at any level, this book, Id say, is worth revisiting every year.

Schotten Totten 2 | Board Game

Yes, its not code related. But if youre looking for a perfect lunch break game, this is it. Its a two-player card battle where youre trying to breach your opponents castle walls. What makes it fun is how it packs strategy into 15-minute rounds - think poker hands mixed with tactical positioning.

Once you get your head around the rules (which might take a game or two if you are slow like me), youll be discovering new strategies weeks later. A rare gem thats both accessible and strategically rich.

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Thanks, and stay awesome,

Niall

Founder @ Codú