My Github: https://github.com/comatory
I already purchased the domain. I'm only asking if I can run into some issues where my email would be considered spam since I've read somewhere that bunch of spam emails come from .xyz TLD domains.
The reason why I'm getting .xyz and not .com is because someone with same last name already has .com but I still want to use something recognizable.
Don't get me wrong, I really like FE development and I've been successful in creating a nice career out of it for myself, becoming specialist in certain areas - I'm working on what is now I guess considered "modern" web apps. That means more or less creating React SPAs and figuring out the whole tech stack (webpack etc).
I do have experience with BE as well but last time I did any professional work was 4 years ago, I used to be Ruby on Rails developer and I liked that as well. I can also do some NodeJS development and work with databases. So I think I have general idea of both sides, just not very up-to-date on current backend tech.
I am asking because I seem to notice micro-trend where some people are actually advocating for moving back to monolith architecture and manage user state, including FE all at one place (server), Phoenix's LiveView comes to mind. I have not tried these new web-socket approaches yet. I was thinking maybe having a look at that and if the trend actually becomes norm, I'd like to have the skill set.
I know BE has become more complex as well with introduction of Kubernetes and other technologies (or more simple? IDK).
What is your take on this?
I created this little app for my own needs. It takes URL of Facebook event (or event ID) and tries to convert it to iCal files that can be imported in your calendar.
This will work quite well on mobile as it can be used as PWA (tested on iOS). The app stores retrieved files, so you can use the app instead of the calendar if you want to (very basic one though).
I tried to keep things simple with this one, so it has no logins, no database, just local storage. I didn't want to mess with complicated build setups. There is no Facebook API involved. The app basically requests the page and tries to parse the info, this also means that it might not be always reliable. It did work 80% of time for me. I'll probably use their API at some point so it can be more reliable.
For any feedback just submit an issue or contact me directly.
This is jQuery plugin for rotating image/canvas elements in place without fussing with margins or padding. The rotation can be 90,180,270 degrees only. It also has zoom functionality which displays little zoom window.
I know it's 2016 and direct DOM manipulation is not super-cool but this thing actually solves a problem in my company (also it's the reason why I wrote it). I couldn't find anything like this. Lot of rotation and zoom plugins out there that are slick but I couldn't really find a one that would allow rotation right on the element (well this one doesn't either but it looks like it).
Let me know what you think ;)
I've spent quite a large amount of money for the bootcamp, moved to big city which is more expensive and I make around 15% less than my previous job (6 yrs of exp.). I took offer from my current employer and turned down other offer (around 15% more). I told to myself that I'm starting out, not even on junior level, barely can call myself a programmer so I'm not going to worry about salary for next 2 years - just try to learn as much as I can.
Well here I am, one year later. Managed to survive it and found out I really like my job (and also got married + mortgage). Recently I found out that friend got hired at big company as a QA tester. The job doesn't even involve coding, it's "just" clicking on screen and filing bug reports. Her starting salary is 20% more with benefits (I have none).
It's moments like these that I wonder if this is normal or not. I mean I know I'm not the greatest coder and I still have a long way to go but I'm also constantly improving myself (coding on weekends/outside of work, reading up books etc.)
I've been there for a year and they treated me good, I learned a ton but I was thinking of setting up a meeting in month or two and just ask for a raise. When they interviewed me I asked for 25% more than I make now - which is I think is normal rate for junior dev. They turned me down but I'm thinking of trying again, or at least match what the other company offered me (15% more) when I was a total beginner. How do I do this without sounding like I'm giving them some kind of ultimatum? I am grateful to them and I'd like that fact to be reflected somehow when I talk to them about money but at the same time I don't want to sound too cocky.
What are your suggestions?
I was wondering, is Crockford's book still the resource to go? Is it of any value for me to read it? I'm just asking because the last edition is few years old and I'm not sure if I could find better information elsewhere.
Thanks for any input.
