Silvia Pan

July 27, 2022

Simplest Way to Add Lazy Loading for Images

Start optimizing load times by lazy loading images. Use the built-in lazy loading feature to improve your website's performance right away.Read more

December 05, 2021

Startup Testing Strategy: How to Approach Testing When Resources Are Limited

Startups need to move fast but testing is an essential part of the development cycle that cannot be skipped. Learn more about my approach to effective testing. I share how I manage my projects, as well as which browser and devices to prioritize.Read more

September 20, 2021

Top 4 Useful Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Save time by replacing repetitive actions with keyboard shortcuts. Learn how to find and switch applications and navigate code quickly. Read more about which keyboard shortcuts I use every day during development.Read more

September 13, 2021

Razer Basilisk Ultimate Mouse Review: Is It Worth It?

Razer Basilisk Ultimate claims to be a high-performance mouse faster than any other wireless mouse and with up to 100 hours of battery life. After two months of use I'm sharing my experience with its actual battery life, responsiveness, and charging dock effectiveness.Read more

September 18, 2020

Tecware Phantom 87 RGB Keyboard Review: Is It Worth It?

Tecware Phantom 87 is a mechanical keyboard with Outemu switches and RGB backlighting. This keyboard is budget-friendly but is it a good keyboard? After two months of use I'm sharing my experience with the switches, lighting, and Mac compatibility.Read more

July 10, 2020

How to Use Anonymous Functions in Clojure

Learn how to write anonymous functions and use them with higher-order functions. Simple guide to conditionally get data with map and filter functions.Read more

June 10, 2020

Joy of Being a Beginner

Learning the basics doesn't equal mastery. Instead of challenging myself, I chose the safe path of solving the same, easy problems. Staying in my comfort zone became very uncomfortable.Read more

February 29, 2020

What to Do About Meetings That Kill Productivity

Useless meetings do more harm than just wasting time. They can break down teams. Read more about how to stay sane and what you can do to change these meetings.Read more

January 31, 2020

How to Spot a Bad Company During Interviews

How do you know whether a company is good or not from an interview? There are three red flags to never overlook. Learn more about which type of companies to avoid.Read more

January 01, 2020

Rewards and Sacrifices of Pursuing Goals: A Look Back into the Last Decade

Running away from failure is a momentary solution. The guilt always catches up. Facing the challenges may be difficult, but ten years later when you look back, it will be worth it. Every difficult course and terrible job will be worth it.Read more

September 23, 2019

Getting Started with Code Formatters

Code formatting is essential in development. It should never be an afterthought. The styled code makes it possible for developers to read the code. Check out two popular code formatters that support everything from JSON to JavaScript.Read more

September 07, 2019

How to Create Schedules That Work: Reach Your Goals Without Burnout

The least effective schedules are the "perfect" ones. They leave no room for failure and are the quickest way to burnout. Learn how to find your balance between work and rest.Read more

August 22, 2019

Equality Comparison of JavaScript Data Types

Learn about the different data types available in JavaScript. Which types are considered primitive and which are not? Understand why objects cannot be compared in the same way as strings.Read more

July 27, 2019

Excel at Note-Taking: Two Techniques to Boost Learning

Note-taking remains one of the most effective tools when learning. Learn how to master two note-taking techniques and boost memory and understanding of the information.Read more

June 21, 2019

Simple Guide for Better Pull Requests

Pull requests are essential when working with a team. The feedback is invaluable for improving the quality of code. Learn more about the differences between a good and bad pull request. Follow three simple guidelines to improve the review process.Read more

June 06, 2019