Apr 18Member-only4 Ways to Format Your Code as a Developer to Make Your Code More ReadableDo you have formatting rules you follow as a developer? They may seem unnecessary on the surface, but they will help your project look clean and readable. Here are some tips for formatting your code effectively as described by Robert C. Martin: 1. Structure your code like a newspaper article An article contains high-level detail in the introduction…Developer2 min read
Apr 9Member-onlyTest Driven Development: What Is It And Why You Should Be Using It as a Developer to Reduce Your BugsTest driven development is seen as a popular way to write code nowadays. But what is it, and why should you be using it as a developer? Test Driven Development involves writing tests before you write your code It’s that simple. The theory behind it is by writing tests that fail at first you do the following: Plan out your code in a structured format Writing tests first is…Developer2 min read
Apr 1Member-onlyWhy You Should Limit Your Use of Comments to Make Cleaner Code as a DeveloperI used to think that good code involved adding a lot of detailed comments. After reading Robert C. Martin's book titled Clean Code, I realised I was using comments in the wrong way. Here are the reasons why: Limit your use of comments, explain yourself in code instead Comments tell lies, code does not. Comments are used to explain what…Developer3 min read
Mar 22Member-only10 Ways to Use Functions in Your Code to Become a Better PHP DeveloperFunctions are fundamental to writing code, making it vital that you write them well. Well-written functions make your code efficient, easy to read and reduce the chance of errors. Here is a list of advice on writing good functions with PHP examples, as detailed in Robert C. …PHP5 min read
Mar 20Member-onlyWhat Are Microservices and 4 Reasons Why You Should Begin Using Them in Your ApplicationsMicroservices are causing a stir. It’s the new buzzword that everyone in tech talks about for architecting your application. But what exactly are microservices and why is everyone talking about them? Microservices are independent deployable services that work together to form an application To a user, a program run by microservices looks no different from a program that is stored as a…Microservices3 min read
Mar 14Member-onlyWhy You Should Not Take A Part-Time University Tech Course as a Way to Break Into TechDo you find yourself tempted to take a part-time university course? They look great on the surface. You keep the financial benefits of a full-time job while attempting a career change. But before you sign up for a six-year course, here’s what you need to consider. Balancing coursework and a full-time job is challenging People who work a…Breaking Into Tech2 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyHow to Use Good Naming Conventions in Your Code and Become a Better ProgrammerAs programmers, we spend most of our time reading other people’s code. Therefore, our code must be easy to read, and this starts with using good naming conventions. Here is a list of advice as detailed in Robert C. Martin’s book titled Clean Code: Use meaningful names which give the reader clarity “One difference between a smart programmer…Clean Code2 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyThe Two Minute Rule: The Key to Sticking to Habits Every Day and Not Relying on MotivationDo you find it difficult to stick to habits? I used to struggle as well until I started using the two-minute rule and it’s helped me stick to habits even on the difficult days. Here’s how I do it: Condense every habit into two minutes I recently finished reading James Clear’s Atomic Habits. In the book…Habits2 min read
Mar 5Member-onlyWhat Is Dependency Injection in PHP and How You Can Use It to Write Better CodeIf you are familiar with PHP, you have probably come across the term Dependency Injection. While it sounds complex, it’s not as scary as it sounds on the surface. And if used correctly, it can transform your code to be cleaner and easier to work with. Here’s all you need…PHP3 min read
Mar 2Member-onlyHow Urgency and Demand Makes Everyone Spend More Money and How You Can Use Time to Avoid ThisLack of planning with your purchases hurts your wallet. We purchase items when we need them. But by doing so we often increase the amount we spend, and with the current supply chain crisis, it is becoming more important to time the market. Here’s what happens: When demand outmatches supply, costs go up We see it everywhere…Personal Finance2 min read
