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An Early Look at the Vue 3 Composition API in the Wild
13.11.2019
I recently had an opportunity to try the new Vue Composition API in a real project to check where it might be useful and how we could use it in the future.
Until now, when we were creating a new component we were using Options API. That API forced us to separate the component’s code by options...
Working with Fusebox and React
8.11.2019
If you are searching for an alternative bundler to webpack, you might want to take a look at FuseBox. It builds on what webpack offers — code-splitting, hot module reloading, dynamic imports, etc. — but code-splitting in FuseBox requires zero configuration by default (although webpack will offer...
Making a Chart? Try Using Mobx State Tree to Power the Data
5.11.2019
Who loves charts? Everyone, right? There are lots of ways to create them, including a number of libraries. There’s D3.js, Chart.js, amCharts, Highcharts, and Chartist, to name only a few of many, many options.
But we don’t necessary need a chart library to create charts. Take Mobx-state-tree (MST)...
Chinese State-Owned Media Try to Dampen Market’s Crypto Enthusiasm
29.10.2019
Chinese state-backed media are warning investors to remain rational amid a spike in interest in crypto companies
It’s on you
24.10.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 24 October, 2019 Change “If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito in a room.” – Dalai Lama Happy Thursday! Without further ado, let's see what's up […]
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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K as Bears Try to Break the Bullish Trend
16.10.2019
Bitcoin’s short-term time frames show bearish price action while the macro bullish trend remains intact above $7,777
WordPress Plugin Overload? Give Jetpack a Try!
15.10.2019
The WordPress ecosystem has a plentiful supply of plugins that offer everything from AMP to Zapier integration and so, so, so many other things in between. It's a significant contributor to what makes WordPress great because plugins can account for the needs of nearly any website.
How many plugins...
Pulling CoinMarketCap Data onto a Google Sheet: A Step by Step Guide
8.10.2019
As a staunch believer of data-driven investing, I always try my best to gain investible insights backed by data before committing to a decision, it is no different with cryptocurrency trading. And luckily for a not-so-techy guy like me, all […]
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Capital Controls in Argentina Demonstrate Dangers of Government-Controlled Money
5.9.2019
The current financial system, with governments and central banks controlling the flow of money, creates impediments for people’s economic freedom. Among them is the danger that the ruling class will try to hide its mismanagement of the country’s affairs by preventing people from voting...
Quiet achiever
4.9.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 4 September, 2019 Courage "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the silent voice at the end of the day that says 'I will try again tomorrow." - Mary Anne Radmacher Happy Toosday! The […]
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How Governments Steal Your Money and Conceal It Through Inflation
5.8.2019
Dozens of countries all over the world have used the same trick called redenomination to hide how they have stolen their own citizens’ money through inflation or hyperinflation. The next nation to try this economic sleight of hand is the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Also Read:...
Global Crypto War Is Heating up – Iran Next in Line With Its Own Gold-Backed Coin
17.7.2019
Control of the U.S. dollar and the global financial system that depends on it gives the American government an incredibly powerful tool in shaping international affairs. As such, it is not surprising that its geopolitical rivals around the world will try to exploit the invention of cryptocurrency...
Finally… A Post on Finally in Promises
16.7.2019
“When does finally fire in a JavaScript promise?” This is a question I was asked in a recent workshop and I thought I’d write up a little post to clear up any confusion.
The answer is, to quote Snape:
...always.
The basic structure is like this:
try {
// I’ll try to execute some code...
Types or Tests: Why Not Both?
10.7.2019
Every now and then, a debate flares up about the value of typed JavaScript. "Just write more tests!" yell some opponents. "Replace unit tests with types!" scream others. Both are right in some ways, and wrong in others. Twitter affords little room for nuance. But in the space of this article we...
Bitcoin Surges While Altcoins Try to Catch Up
3.7.2019
After a strong decline, bitcoin price formed a support base near the USD 10,000 level. Finally, the bulls joined the party, resulting in a sharp upward move above USD 10,500. BTC/USD rallied more than 15% in the past three sessions and even surged above USD 11,000 and USD 11,250. On the other hand...
The (Developer’s) Growth Model
29.6.2019
I really like the post "The Designer’s Growth Model" by Dennis Hambeukers. Dennis just invented this model, but it's based on some existing ideas and it all rings true for me. Let me try to summarize the five stages as he lays them out for designers.
Producers: You learn how to design. You learn...
The (Developer’s) Growth Model
29.6.2019
I really like the post "The Designer’s Growth Model" by Dennis Hambeukers. Dennis just invented this model, but it's based on some existing ideas and it all rings true for me. Let me try to summarize the five stages as he lays them out for designers.
Producers: You learn how to design. You learn...
Sygnia Cuts Try with Consulting Giant Deloitte Over Reputational Issues
26.6.2019
The biggest consultancy firms in the world are now going through a lot of turmoil for having been mixed up in unsavory episodes over the past few years, and that is no different when it comes to their operations in South Africa. One of the biggest scandals to have hit South Africa in recent years...
Haasbot Is an Automated Trading Tool for the Crypto Market
17.5.2019
Sudden and significant changes in the cryptocurrency markets are a common occurrence. Under such choppy conditions, you might want to try an automated trading solution such as Haasbot to help minimize the risks and maximize your profit. Also read: Coincheckup Aggregator Makes It Easier to Analyze...
Deploying a Client-Side Rendered create-react-app to Microsoft Azure
10.5.2019
Deploying a React app to Microsoft Azure is simple. Except that... it isn’t. The devil is in the details. If you're looking to deploy a create-react-app — or a similar style front-end JavaScript framework that requires pushState-based routing — to Microsoft Azure, I believe this article will serve...