Category: React

Common Refactors: Part 1 – Conditionals

by Federico Ramirez
Posted in All, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, React, Ruby, Software Design, Typescript, Web Development

In this series, I’ll talk about common refactors I suggest when doing code review in my day to day. I’ll start with conditionals, including severals example refactors. The goal is to help produce code that’s easier to read and understand, and thus, easier to maintain and produces fewer bugs.

These examples will be in TypeScript but the refactors are common patterns and can apply to most languages out there, such as Python, Ruby, Swift, PHP, Java, Go, JavaScript, etc.

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The Repository and Unit of Work Design Patterns

by Federico Ramirez
Posted in All, JavaScript, Node.js, React, Software Design, Typescript, Web Development

Most web applications we build benefit from having a separate “data access layer” (DAL) and separating business logic from database interaction.

The main advantages to this are easier testing and maintainability. Because business logic is separated from the actual implementation, you can write code in terms of higher level abstractions, rather than having to worry about specifics.

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My favorite Data Structure: The binary search tree

by Federico Ramirez
Posted in All, JavaScript, Node.js, React, Software Design, Typescript, Web Development

Ever wondered how computers organize information? Data structures are the building blocks that store and manage data efficiently.

Like filing cabinets for your computer, they decide how you can find, add, or remove information. Understanding data structures is key for developers, as they all have pros and cons, and choosing the right one can make or break your solution!

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Modern Full-Stack Web Frameworks: When to use What and Why

by Federico Ramirez
Posted in All, Business, Front-end Design, Front-end Development, JavaScript, Mobile Development, Node.js, Python, React, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Tools, Web Development

When it comes to choosing web development technologies, we now have more options than ever. And while that’s a good thing, it also poses a problem. Answering the question, “What is the ideal technology for this new project?” is not as easy as it used to be. In this post, I briefly highlight the most popular full-stack web frameworks, and why you might want to choose each of them.

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