I'm a seasoned software engineer and product strategist with entrepreneurial drive. Since 2014, I've built successful products from scratch, led engineering teams, and shared my technical insights through writing since 2017.https://www.trevorlasn.comhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/performance-web-api-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/performance-web-api-in-javascriptFrom slow to fast: Using JavaScript's Performance API to optimize web appsFri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/http-connecthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/http-connectUnderstand how HTTP CONNECT enables HTTPS traffic through proxiesThu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/preloading-responsive-imageshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/preloading-responsive-imagesHow to properly preload responsive images to improve initial page loadThu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/you-dont-own-your-social-media-accountshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/you-dont-own-your-social-media-accountsSocial platforms promise exposure but quietly hold your audience hostageThu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-scheduler-apihttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-scheduler-apiLearn how to prioritize and control task execution in JavaScript using the new Scheduler API for better performance and user experienceTue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/webassembly-when-and-when-not-to-use-ithttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/webassembly-when-and-when-not-to-use-itUnderstanding the real use cases for WebAssembly beyond the performance hypeMon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/sentry-llm-auto-fix-errorshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/sentry-llm-auto-fix-errorsHow Sentry.io is using Large Language Models to transform error debugging from mindless stack trace reading to intelligent problem-solvingSun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/oracle-javascript-trademark-sagahttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/oracle-javascript-trademark-sagaThe creator of JavaScript and Node.js are challenging Oracle's control over the JavaScript nameSat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/recursion-explainedhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/recursion-explainedUnderstanding recursion through real examples - why functions call themselves and when to use themFri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/corepack-nodejshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/corepack-nodejsManage yarn and pnpm versions consistently across your teamTue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/can-open-source-pledge-fix-open-source-sustainabilityhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/can-open-source-pledge-fix-open-source-sustainabilityThe Open Source Pledge aims to address open source sustainability challenges by encouraging companies to pay $2,000 per developer per yearSun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/sets-and-maps-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/sets-and-maps-in-javascriptHow to handle unique values and key-value pairs properly without type coercion and performance issuesSun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/fraction-numbers-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/fraction-numbers-in-javascriptHow to handle exact decimal calculations in JavaScript when floating-point precision isn't good enoughSat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/symbols-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/symbols-in-javascriptDeep dive into JavaScript Symbols - what they are, why they matter, and how to use them effectivelyFri, 15 Nov 2024 13:45:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ghost-jobs-should-be-illegalhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ghost-jobs-should-be-illegalHow fake job postings became a systemic problem in tech recruitingFri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/can-scrum-be-salvagedhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/can-scrum-be-salvagedScrum is failing engineering teams and what it's actually costing usThu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/bitwise-shifts-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/bitwise-shifts-in-javascriptA practical guide to left and right shift operators in JavaScriptTue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/import-attributes-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/import-attributes-in-javascriptUnderstanding the new import attributes syntax and why we can't rely on file extensions aloneSun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/promise-try-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/promise-try-in-javascriptStop mixing try/catch with Promise chains - JavaScript's new Promise.try handles return values, Promises, and errors uniformlySun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/simple-analyticshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/simple-analyticsHow I ditched Google Analytics bloat for a privacy-focused analytics tool that bypasses ad blockersSat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-logical-and-assignment-operatorhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-logical-and-assignment-operatorUse the &&= operator to safely update truthy values while preserving falsy statesTue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-nullish-coalescing-assignment-operatorhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-nullish-coalescing-assignment-operatorA guide to using ??= in JavaScript to handle null and undefined values elegantlyTue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ai-ceohttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ai-ceoWelcome to the future of corporate leadership. It's efficient, profitable, and utterly inhumanMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-monday-morning-testhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-monday-morning-testWhy the first day back can reveal everything about your engineering team's healthMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/pkl-apple-new-configuration-languagehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/pkl-apple-new-configuration-languageA deep dive into Pkl, Apple's configuration language that aims to replace JSON and YAMLFri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/quantum-computers-wont-break-encryptionhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/quantum-computers-wont-break-encryptionSymmetric encryption algorithms like Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) are largely quantum-resistant alreadyThu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/introducing-legendary-programmer-hall-of-famehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/introducing-legendary-programmer-hall-of-fameMeet the innovators who laid the foundation for modern computing. Their contributions span decades, creating the tools and concepts developers use every day.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-pipeline-operatorhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-pipeline-operatorA deep dive into how pipeline operators can make your code more readable and maintainableTue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-problem-with-local-storagehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-problem-with-local-storageUnderstanding the security risks of localStorage and what to use instead for tokens, secrets, and sensitive user dataMon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-truthy-and-falsyhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-truthy-and-falsyGrasp JavaScript's type coercion with practical examples and avoid common pitfallsSun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-logical-operatorshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/javascript-logical-operatorsMaster JavaScript logical operators with practical examples and best practicesSat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/css-object-model-cssomhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/css-object-model-cssomA deep dive into how browsers parse and manipulate CSS, its impact on web performance, and why it mattersFri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/why-browsers-block-css-file-modificationshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/why-browsers-block-css-file-modificationsUnderstanding CSS Object Model (CSSOM), browser security and practical alternatives for dynamic stylingFri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/how-to-land-your-first-tech-jobhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/how-to-land-your-first-tech-jobA developer's guide to tech interviews - from someone who sits on both sides of the tableThu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/anthropic-anti-talent-poaching-tacticshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/anthropic-anti-talent-poaching-tacticsInside Anthropic's unique approach to preventing talent poaching and maintaining organizational equalityWed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/cloudflare-zarazhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/cloudflare-zarazHow I used Cloudflare Zaraz to offload third party scripts and improve my website performance.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/secret-linthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/secret-lintA guide to catching and preventing credential leaks in your code using SecretlintTue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/repopackhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/repopackA tool that packages your code to easily share with LLM models.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/software-engineer-titles-have-almost-lost-all-their-meaninghttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/software-engineer-titles-have-almost-lost-all-their-meaningExamining the Devaluation of Software Engineer Titles and Its Impact on Tech Industry IntegritySun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/astro-capohttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/astro-capoLearn how to automatically improve your Astro site's performance using astro-capoSat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/csp-headers-astrohttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/csp-headers-astroContent Security Policy (CSP) acts like a shield against XSS attacks. These attacks are sneaky - they trick your browser into running malicious code by hiding it in content that seems trustworthy. CSP's job is to spot these tricks and shut them down, while also alerting you to any attempts it detects.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/is-void-zero-a-threat-to-open-sourcehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/is-void-zero-a-threat-to-open-sourceWhen Evan You announced VoidZero, I'll admit - I got excited. And a little nervous.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/open-dyslexic-fonthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/open-dyslexic-fontHow to implement the Open-Dyslexic font to enhance readability for users with dyslexiaSat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/small-habits-big-impacthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/small-habits-big-impactWe're often focused on big innovations and breakthrough moments. But what if the real key to long-term success lies in the small, everyday actions we often overlook?Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ageism-in-techhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/ageism-in-techSilicon Valley has a reputation for youth worship. The 'move fast and break things' mentality often translates to a preference for younger, supposedly more adaptable workers.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/how-to-launch-software-projects-on-time-and-on-budgethttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/how-to-launch-software-projects-on-time-and-on-budgetLearn the art of scope management to keep your projects fixed in time and costMon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-credit-vacuumhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-credit-vacuumBeing a developer sometimes feels like being the goalkeeper in a soccer match. You make a hundred great saves, and no one bats an eye. But let one ball slip through, and suddenly you're the village idiot.Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/a-company-is-not-a-family-its-a-sports-teamhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/a-company-is-not-a-family-its-a-sports-team'We're not just a company, we're a family!' It's a nice sentiment, sure. But it's also a load of crap.Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/build-your-armyhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/build-your-armyIf you want to do great things, you'll need people with skills that complement yours. You can't do everything yourself. You need a team. You need an army. You need to build your army. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/39-percent-companies-losing-control-of-it-and-securityhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/39-percent-companies-losing-control-of-it-and-securityNew research reveals a shocking loss of control in corporate IT environmentsThu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/start-with-the-bigger-picturehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/start-with-the-bigger-pictureWhen faced with a challenge, I always step back to see the whole picture first. It's like pausing a complex strategy game to study the map. You might lose a few seconds of play time, but you gain a crucial understanding of the battlefield.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-barnacle-strategyhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-barnacle-strategyAs a founder, you're always on the lookout for smart ways to grow your startup without burning through your limited resources. That's where the barnacle strategy comes in.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/micro-frontends-what-they-are-and-when-to-usehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/micro-frontends-what-they-are-and-when-to-useExplore the concept of micro frontends in web development, understand their benefits, and learn when this architectural approach is most effective for building scalable applications.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/google-journey-from-search-engine-to-tech-gianthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/google-journey-from-search-engine-to-tech-giantExploring the key innovations and strategies that transformed Google into a global technology leaderTue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/amazon-rise-to-tech-titanhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/amazon-rise-to-tech-titanHow Jeff Bezos' 'Day 1' philosophy turned an online bookstore into a global powerhouseMon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/what-made-apple-greathttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/what-made-apple-greatDiving deep into the lesser-known factors that propelled Apple from a garage startup to a tech titanMon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/whats-holding-you-backhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/whats-holding-you-backDiscover the biggest obstacle to success in tech and learn how to overcome itSun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/being-a-self-taught-developerhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/being-a-self-taught-developerHow to turn your non-traditional background into your biggest assetSat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/make-it-work-first-before-you-optimizehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/make-it-work-first-before-you-optimizeUsers don't care how elegant your code is. They care if it solves their problem.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/minimum-viable-documentationhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/minimum-viable-documentationHow to create essential documentation that actually gets read and used.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/specialist-vs-generalist-choosing-your-career-pathhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/specialist-vs-generalist-choosing-your-career-pathShould you diversify your skills or specialize?Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/write-documentation-like-a-journalisthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/write-documentation-like-a-journalistCreate comprehensive, engaging documentation by adopting journalistic techniques for research and storytellingThu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/cloudflare-ai-content-controlhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/cloudflare-ai-content-controlHow Cloudflare's new AI management tools could revolutionize content creation, potentially reshaping the internet landscape for both website owners and AI companies.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/conways-lawhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/conways-lawIf you've ever wondered why your carefully planned software architecture ends up looking suspiciously like your org chart, you're not alone. Welcome to the world of Conway's Law.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/internal-mobilityhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/internal-mobilityJust like a utility player on a sports team discovering their ideal position, internal mobility allows you to explore different areas of engineering and find your true passion.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/outdated-docs-are-tech-debthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/outdated-docs-are-tech-debtTeams often neglect to create good documentation. Code gets delivered, but updating the docs is treated as a secondary task, easily postponed—until it’s too late.Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/attracting-top-engineering-talenthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/attracting-top-engineering-talentAdvice on competing for great software engineers without name recognitionSat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/week-of-coding-can-save-you-hours-of-planninghttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/week-of-coding-can-save-you-hours-of-planningWeeks of coding can save you hours of planning. It’s one of those sayings that’s been around forever, and for good reason—it’s a warning that still holds up today.Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/its-more-fun-to-be-competenthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/its-more-fun-to-be-competentOnce you're competent, everything changes. You stop second-guessing yourself. You stop panicking every time you encounter a new problem. And you start taking on bigger challenges with excitement rather than dread.Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/code-wins-argumentshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/code-wins-argumentsHow Meta and other companies use the 'code wins arguments' mindset to turn ideas into realityThu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/take-your-writing-seriouslyhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/take-your-writing-seriouslyIt’s not just about getting the message across; it’s about doing so in a way that’s easy for others to follow. Good writing shows respect for your team and your work.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/users-can-be-firedhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/users-can-be-firedLetting go of difficult or harmful users can be the key to maintaining the health and growth of your productThu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/a-great-product-doesnt-need-marketinghttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/a-great-product-doesnt-need-marketingGreat products speak for themselves, without the need for massive marketing campaignsWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/dependency-time-machinehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/dependency-time-machineAutomatically update your package.json dependencies one by one in chronological order, ensuring compatibility and reducing errorsWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/engineering-managers-should-write-codehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/engineering-managers-should-write-codeEngineering managers who stop writing code lose touch with their teams and become ineffective leadersWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/amazons-no-weasel-words-rulehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/amazons-no-weasel-words-ruleHow Amazon's emphasis on eliminating weasel words leads to more precise, actionable communication and better decision-makingTue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-meetingshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-meetingsDiscover how FAANG companies like Amazon, Google, and Netflix reduce the hidden costs of meetings by embracing written communication and minimizing unnecessary gatherings.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/what-makes-mrbeast-so-successfulhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/what-makes-mrbeast-so-successfulA deep dive into the strategies, mindset, and team culture that have made MrBeast one of the most successful creators on YouTubeMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/whats-new-in-express-5https://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/whats-new-in-express-5A detailed look at the key changes and improvements in Express v5.0 and how to migrate your appMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/evolve-or-become-irrelevanthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/evolve-or-become-irrelevantWhy staying relevant in tech means constantly adapting to new technologies and trendsSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/speculation-rules-apihttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/speculation-rules-apiHow the experimental Speculation Rules API improves web performance by prefetching and prerendering future navigationsSun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/culture-happens-outside-managementhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/culture-happens-outside-managementWhy real company culture grows from the ground up, not top down.Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/lazy-loading-iframeshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/lazy-loading-iframesHow to save bandwidth and speed up your site by lazy-loading iframesFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/preconnect-to-required-originshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/preconnect-to-required-originsUsing <link rel='preconnect'> can improve your website's performance by reducing connection setup times to key external domains. Speed up the loading of critical resources like images, analytics, and embedded content for a smoother user experience.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-crutch-effecthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-crutch-effectIntroducing The Crutch EffectFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/when-should-you-actually-worry-about-tech-debthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/when-should-you-actually-worry-about-tech-debtTechnical debt isn't the monster under your bed, but it can become one if ignored too long.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/mental-toughness-is-the-best-quality-a-developer-can-havehttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/mental-toughness-is-the-best-quality-a-developer-can-haveMental toughness gets developers through challenges like debugging, picking up new tools, and hitting tight deadlines. It’s about staying calm and pushing through when things get tough.Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/google-is-killing-information-economics-on-the-internethttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/google-is-killing-information-economics-on-the-internetGoogle’s Gemini pulls summaries from websites and slaps them directly into the search resultsWed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/tips-for-reducing-cyclomatic-complexityhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/tips-for-reducing-cyclomatic-complexityCyclomatic complexity is like counting how many ways a car can go. More options make it harder to drive because you have to make more decisions, which can lead to confusion.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-internet-is-becoming-an-ocean-of-llm-generated-junkhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/the-internet-is-becoming-an-ocean-of-llm-generated-junkThe internet’s full of content, but most of it is becoming junk. I’m talking about the stuff generated by Large Language Models (LLMs). These AI tools are cranking out endless articles, and the quality? It's bad—really bad.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/setimmediate-vs-settimeout-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/setimmediate-vs-settimeout-in-javascriptboth setImmediate() and setTimeout() are used for scheduling tasks, but they work differently.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/unrealistic-deadlines-in-software-engineeringhttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/unrealistic-deadlines-in-software-engineeringUnrealistic deadlines are more than just stressful—they set engineers up for failureSat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/understanding-javascript-closureshttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/understanding-javascript-closuresClosures are essential for creating functions that maintain state, without relying on global variables.Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/-explicit-is-better-than-implicithttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/-explicit-is-better-than-implicitClarity is key: being explicit makes your code more readable and maintainable.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/aggregate-error-in-javascripthttps://www.trevorlasn.com/blog/aggregate-error-in-javascriptAggregateError helps you handle multiple errors at once in JavaScript. 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