CodeDont comment shared codeWAIT WHAT? No code comments ? What the heck, Nick has lost it. Think we are all taught / learn / assume that code comments are great. They…
GoogleCloudEnvironment Variables for Google App EngineTLDR: Cloud Build + ** this post is about a NodeJS deployment When working with app engine, you can setup an automated deployment with…
ReactThe Modern WebThe right tool for the right job Thinking this morning about all the options / paths to building for the web, and the differing opinions…
PythonThe Zen of PythonFrom within the python repl run the command … and you will achieve the state of python zen. Currently underway with a twice weekly ML class…
VoltaBest Node version manager - VoltaVolta is the best Node version manager (also great to manage versions for rest of your teams toolchain - Yarn, etc) https://volta.sh/ Add…
ContentfulHow to format Contentful rich text in ReactHow to parse / format Contentful rich text in React When building an app or platform, 100% recommend integrating a cms and Contentful is a…
FirebaseError: Cloud resource location is not setFirebase Region Not Set?! When deploying firebase functions, you might hit this error “Error: Cloud resource location is not set” and to…
Machine LearningMachine LearningMachine Learning with Google Vision Getting going with machine learning can sound like a lot. Developing and training a model, spending time…
VercelVercel DNSHow to update your DNS settings If your nameservers are pointed at Vercel then similar to myself you might find you need to update the DNS…
CodingHow to start codingStart coding today Throw down $20K for 10 weeks at a coding bootcamp and then work at Amazon making $250K a year as a senior engineer…
AnalyticsData without the cookiesGoogle analytics is the go to analytics for many people, small business owners and enterprise as well. And if you are using the default…
JavaScriptJavaScript/Css Mentorship & Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/NickFoden - It begins! Interested in JavaScript and Css problem solving/ advancing your skills? With others? Join us…
CssLevel up your CSSHow to improve your css skills… simple, just build a hundred projects. (Do something for 10,000 hours to become world class at it right…
JavaScriptBootcamp shopping ?Are you thinking about taking the next step of enrolling with a bootcamp program? I went through one and have been advising folks who are…
ReactRallyDanielle Carrick - Battle for the DOM: D3 vs. ReactAfter finally diving into D3 this week and purchasing the book Danielle reccomended to me at React Rally 2019, revisiting her talk today all…
ReactRallyMichael Chan - Hot Garbage Clean Code is Dead“More is caught than taught”. “I had learned the main export of a good nerd is pedantry” A lot of great takeways. I feel this should be…
GoThe Go Programming LanguageGo turns 10 years old ! Has a new companion website with information for Go packages and modules. https://pkg.go.dev/
PerformanceKatie Sylor Miller :: Happy Browser, Happy User! :: #PerfMatters Conference 2019Katie Sylor-Miller @ksylor
CreateReactAppCustomizing CRAFew months back I learned of a new database ( FaunaDB ) that captured my imagination. Native support for GraphQL with a flexible data model…
FirebaseGetting logged out creating new firebase usersCreate a new firebase user & stay logged in ? If you have a firebase project and you want to have an admin user that can approve a new user…