Declarative vs. Imperative Programming
A technical discussion about the key differences between declarative and imperative programming, focusing on development with JavaScript, ES6, and React.
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This is a very broad category within my articles which encompasses any aspect of web development, from initial design and architecture to coding, testing, and deployment.
Below you will find a subset of articles from my blog specifically about Development. This is an area I have worked with for many years, and it has been a regular subject in my writing. There are four hundred twenty‑five articles collected together for you below.
Declarative vs. Imperative Programming. 
Prefix and Suffix Products: Solving 'Product of Array Except Self'. Prefix and Suffix Products: Solving 'Product of Array Except Self'
How to solve Product of Array Except Self without division, using prefix and suffix products to keep the logic linear and interview‑safe in TypeScript.
Currying in JavaScript Explained. Currying in JavaScript Explained
Currying transforms functions into a sequence of single‑argument calls. An exploration into implementation, benefits, and comparison to partial application.
LeetCode: Removing the nth Node from the End of a List. LeetCode: Removing the
nthNode from the End of a ListHow to remove the Nth node from the end of a linked list in TypeScript. Here we break down and explore a simple double‑pass and an efficient single‑pass method.
Building Custom Directives in Angular. Building Custom Directives in Angular
How to build custom directives in Angular when DOM behaviour belongs outside a component, and how to keep selectors and scope readable in larger templates.
Gatsby and Contentful: Why the Pair Worked. Gatsby and Contentful: Why the Pair Worked
Why Gatsby and Contentful worked well together for static sites, what made the model productive, and why teams later reassessed build time and fit.
Owasp Top Ten: What Web Engineers Should Know. Owasp Top Ten: What Web Engineers Should Know
A candid look at the OWASP Top Ten for web engineers, covering the 2021 risks, front‑end boundaries, platform decisions, and practical next steps.
The Palindrome Number Problem: Strings vs. Maths in JavaScript. The Palindrome Number Problem: Strings vs. Maths in JavaScript
Distinguishing two approaches to detect palindrome numbers: the intuitive string method vs. the optimised mathematical technique, highlighting their merits.
Building Design Systems for Web Applications with Figma, Storybook, and npm. Building Design Systems for Web Applications with Figma, Storybook, and npm
Build design systems for web apps with Figma tokens, Storybook components, npm packages, release discipline, supply‑chain care, and team adoption.
Caching Strategies for Data Fetching in Next.js. Caching Strategies for Data Fetching in Next.js
Caching strategies for data fetching in Next.js, including force‑cache, revalidation, stale data trade‑offs, and the debugging traps teams hit in production.
What are Higher‑Order Components in React? What are Higher‑Order Components in React?
Higher‑Order Components (HOCs) in React wrap components to enhance functionality. Here, I explore how HOCs work, common use cases, and when to use them.
Object Control in JavaScript: defineProperties(). Object Control in JavaScript:
defineProperties()Object.defineProperties() gives you fine‑grained control over JavaScript objects. This guide covers descriptors, defaults, and practical use cases.
The JavaScript map() Method. The JavaScript
map()MethodUse JavaScript map() to transform arrays and render JSX lists, with callback syntax, return values, practical examples, and readability tips in real code.
Angular Standalone Components: Do We Still Need Modules? Angular Standalone Components: Do We Still Need Modules?
Explore Angular standalone components, what they replace, where NgModules still matter, and how to structure modern Angular applications cleanly.
Understanding Event Loop and Concurrency in JavaScript. Understanding Event Loop and Concurrency in JavaScript
The JavaScript event loop explained clearly, including tasks, microtasks, rendering, and why async code can still feel surprising under pressure.
The Role of Dependency Injection in Angular. The Role of Dependency Injection in Angular
Angular dependency injection explained clearly, from injector scopes and tokens to practical service design, testing boundaries, and application structure.
Understanding Short‑Circuiting in JavaScript. Understanding Short‑Circuiting in JavaScript
Explore the concept of short‑circuiting in software development, with a focus on its application in JavaScript using logical operators (AND `&&` and OR `||`).
Using Vue's Teleport for Modals and Portals. Using Vue's Teleport for Modals and Portals
How to use Vue Teleport for modals and portals, whilst keeping overlays accessible, maintainable, correctly layered, and out of awkward DOM nests.