Article Repository

Unveiling a collection of software engineering insights.

All of my long-form thoughts on programming collected in chronological order.

CloseWatcher: Stop Faking History Entries to Handle the Android Back Button
What the CloseWatcher API is, why it kills the history-hack for modals, and how to wire it into React with a reusable hook.
7 min read
TypeScript 7.0 Is GA: What the Go-Native Compiler Actually Changes for Frontend Engineers
TypeScript 7.0 shipped a Go-native compiler with real 10x type-check speedups — and hard breaking changes. Here's what it means for frontend engineers.
7 min read
rn-barcode-renderer: Render Barcodes and QR Codes in Expo and React Native
Discover rn-barcode-renderer, a powerful React Native library for rendering barcodes and QR codes. Learn how to integrate, customize, and utilize this high-performance, easy-to-use package in your Expo and React Native projects.
3 min read
React State Sync with useSyncExternalStore
Learn how to use the React hook useSyncExternalStore to synchronize state with external data sources, including global stores and browser APIs. Discover practical examples and performance optimizations in this concise guide.
4 min read
Intersection Observer in React - A Practical Guide
Intersection Observer is a powerful tool for tracking when an element enters or exits a specific area on a webpage, useful for lazy loading and infinite scrolling.
5 min read