The CrowdStrike Incident: A Wake-Up Call
On July 19, 2024, a seemingly routine software update became a global nightmare. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity giant trusted by countless organisations worldwide, inadvertently released a faulty update...
View ArticleThe Perils of Premature Optimization in JavaScript: Why Rushing to Optimise...
Look, we’ve all been there. You’re knee-deep in JavaScript code and suddenly have this brilliant idea: “If I just tweak this bit here, surely it’ll run faster!” Before you know it, you’re down a...
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TypeScript 5.6 Is a Game-Changer
The TypeScript team has unveiled the beta version of TypeScript 5.6, and it’s brimming with features designed to make our lives easier. Catching Logical Errors Early: Disallowed Nullish and Truthy...
View ArticleThe Hidden Dangers of Over-Relying on AI as a Developer
AI tools are incredibly useful. They assist with debugging, problem-solving, and even serve as a high-tech rubber duck for discussing problems. However, there’s a growing trend that I’ve noticed both...
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Aussie Broadband Launches PRO Plans – But NBN’s System Fails to Deliver, Again
Aussie Broadband has just unveiled a new line-up of NBN plans that Aussie power users and professionals have been asking for a while. Dubbed the “PRO” plans, these offerings cater to those who need...
View ArticleMatt Mullenweg is destroying WordPress. Is it time for a fork?
The WordPress community is in turmoil, and at the center of the storm stands Matt Mullenweg, once hailed as a visionary but now increasingly viewed as an open-source dictator. His recent actions have...
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How to Hide The WordPress Editor (without plugins)
Have you ever wanted to get rid of that content editor block in your custom post types? You know, that big empty space sitting there taking up room when you don’t need it? This is how you can hide it...
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My Experience with WIP.co: A Maker Community That’s Missing the “Community”
When I joined WIP.co, I was hopeful. The idea of a maker community—a place to share progress, gain motivation, and connect with other creators—sounded exactly what I needed. However, after spending...
View ArticleWho Cares About Algorithms? AI Is Making Them Irrelevant
Algorithms. For decades, they’ve been the gatekeepers of the tech industry, the sacred rites of passage for anyone hoping to secure a coveted job at a top-tier company. Entire platforms like Leetcode...
View ArticleWhy OKRs and KPIs Are Bullshit: A Case Against Corporate Worship
Whenever someone says, “let’s set some OKRs,” I feel a part of my soul leaves my body. A freshly printed “Q1 Objectives” deck gets its wings somewhere in the bowels of corporate hell. And for what? To...
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