Coding 102: Writing code other people can read
That bootcamp may have taught you to write code that works. But the next level is to write code that works with other people.
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer
Max Pekarsky
Max is a freelance developer, currently helping build Execute Program. In the past, he worked on product and engineering teams at Bonusly, Codecademy, and the NYC Mayor's Office. He attended the Recurse Center in 2019.
Does your web app need a front-end framework?
You’ve likely heard about front-end frameworks. Names like React, Vue, and Angular abound in tutorials and Hacker News debates. If you’ve wondered why and when these frameworks are used and whether it’s time you implement one in your project, you’re not alone. A few years ago, while working on a side project, Hackterms, my own…
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer
WebSockets for fun and profit
Seamless communication is a must on the modern web. As internet speeds increase, we expect our data in real time. To address this need, WebSocket, a popular communication protocol finalized in 2011, enables websites to send and receive data without delay. With WebSockets, you can build multiplayer games, chat apps, and collaboration software that work…
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer
Let’s Get Graphic: A Few Ways To Draw On The Web
In this article, we’ll go over some of the popular approaches to graphics-intensive projects on the web, compare their advantages, and look at some sample code. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently make your choice, and get drawing!
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer
“They Didn’t Teach Us This”: A Crash Course for Your First Job in Software
From Personal Projects To Production Code
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer
Find Help Online Mindfully — and Effectively!
Here’s a situation that might sound familiar: you’re in the middle of a project, and you realize you’re tackling a problem you haven’t seen before. Perhaps your search function query is returning too many results, which is slowing down your website. You figure you shouldn’t display the data all at once, and you’ve heard about…
Max Pekarsky
Software Engineer