TIL: 2ality - Dr. Axel Rauschmayer's JavaScript Blog
Today I learned about 2ality, an excellent JavaScript and ECMAScript blog by Dr. Axel Rauschmayer covering modern JavaScript features and best practices.
Learning
Returning to the Craft of Programming
Getting back into side projects and learning after a break. Setting up Raspberry Pi clusters, learning new technologies, and planning future technical explorations.
TIL: Eli Bendersky's Blog, Awesome By Example, NoCoDB, and Martin Kleppmann
Today I learned about excellent technical blogs by Eli Bendersky and Martin Kleppmann, discovered NoCoDB as an Airtable alternative, and found a curated list of example-based learning resources.
TIL: Big-O Notation Explained and ADHD Productivity Tips
Today I learned about a clear explanation of Big-O notation for self-taught programmers and discovered a comprehensive collection of ADHD productivity tips from the Reddit community.
David Beazley's Courses
My experience taking three of David Beazley's intensive programming courses during 2020 - SICP, Write a Compiler, and RAFT Consensus. A deep dive into computer science fundamentals through hands-on learning.
TIL: Python for Kids Programming Course
TIL 2020-09-30 Python for Kids - Comprehensive GitHub repository with Python programming lessons designed specifically for children and beginners.
TIL: Fascism Study, Git Learning, Rust TL;DR, and WASM Video Tools
TIL 2020-09-25 How Fascism Works - Reddit discussion about Jason Stanley鈥檚 book on the mechanisms and warning signs of fascist movements. How to Ignore binaries without extensions using gitignore - Stack Overflow solution for excluding binary files from Git repositories. Learn Git Branching (interactively) - Interactive tutorial for understanding Git branching and merging concepts. TL:DR Rust - Concise overview of Rust programming language features and syntax. WASM Video Compressor/Transcoder - Web-based video compression tool running WebAssembly in the browser. ...
TIL: CS Career Resume Tips and Ultimate Python Study Guide
TIL 2020-09-13 /r/cscareerquestions resume FAQ and Wiki - Comprehensive guide to writing technical resumes for software engineering roles. Reddit thread from a recruiter - Insights from someone who has reviewed thousands of job applications. Ultimate Python Study Guide - Comprehensive resource covering Python fundamentals and advanced concepts.
TIL: Ben Eater Computer Circuits and Peter Norvig Programming Wisdom
TIL 2020-09-12 Ben Eater - Learn How Computers Add Numbers - Excellent video on building a 4-bit adder circuit to understand fundamental computer operations. Peter Norvig - Teach Yourself Programming in 10 Years - Classic essay on the importance of deliberate practice and long-term commitment to mastering programming.
TIL: Curated Development Resources and Learning Paths
Today I learned about comprehensive curated lists of development resources, learning curricula, and specialized tools covering everything from CSS protips to computer science fundamentals and documentation systems.