Swizec's articles in the "computer science" category
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Below are 19 articles filed under computer science. Enjoy ❤️
Software Engineering Lessons from Production
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Tech interview best practice that fails in life
Tech interviews have a magic answer: The hashmap. And it's not always best on the job.
January 22nd, 2021
What computer science can teach us about vaccine distribution
How would you rollout the covid vaccine for max fairness and speed?
January 15th, 2021
When your brain is breaking, try XState
August 10th, 2020
How tests uncover hidden complexity in simple code
April 14th, 2020
LOLCODE-to-JavaScript compiler babel macro
A fully functioning LOLCODE-to-JavaScript compiler implemented as a Babel macro. You never thought you wanted this and now here it is. You're welcome. 🐱
May 16th, 2019
comp sci ain't useless
May 1st, 2019
Async, await, catch – error handling that won't drive you crazy
February 8th, 2019
When you code, write down everything
January 4th, 2019
How virtual memory saves lives, workshops, and your sanity
August 21st, 2018
Do you really need immutable data?
May 24th, 2017
Week 1: Turing's On computable numbers
October 20th, 2013
The exciting future Javascript
April 2nd, 2012
The commonest javascript bug
February 24th, 2012
Checking for primes? Dumber algorithm is faster algorithm
March 21st, 2011
Project euler is a fun way to become a better geek
March 8th, 2011
Software Engineering Lessons from Production
Join Swizec's Newsletter and get insightful emails 💌 on mindsets, tactics, and technical skills for your career. Real lessons from building production software. No bullshit.
"Man, love your simple writing! Yours is the only newsletter I open and only blog that I give a fuck to read & scroll till the end. And wow always take away lessons with me. Inspiring! And very relatable. 👌"