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Back to the Browser: Returning to Front-End Development After Years in Tech Leadership

If you’ve spent the last few years managing dev teams and stepping away from code, this guide shows how to re-enter front-end development with confidence. Learn what’s changed, what tools to use, and how to get hands-on again without starting from scratch.

Version 2 of my app build experiment

Why AI Couldn’t Build My “Simple” App: V2.0

The second version of the app, my prize competition platform, was supposed to be the simplified, front-end-friendly build. I dropped Go, Docker, and complex containerization in favour of JavaScript, Supabase Functions, and Netlify. It felt like the right decision. But even with a cleaner stack, I’ve hit friction... again.

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Why AI Couldn’t Build My “Simple” App: Lessons from a Frontend Dev

I set out to build a "simple" prize competition app with the help of AI, using Go, Supabase, and Netlify. The frontend? Smooth sailing. The backend? A steep climb. Here's what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do differently next time.

serverless computing

Is FaaS and Serverless Computing the Future of Web Applications?

Explore the shift towards FaaS and serverless computing, transforming web application development through enhanced scalability, cost efficiency, and innovation.

Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

Why Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is Important and What You Can Do

Learn how Static Application Security Testing (SAST) can safeguard your software from vulnerabilities, minimizing risk and enhancing security.

Google AI Overviews

How Do Google AI Overviews Work? Insights into the Future of Search

Explore how Google AI Overviews revolutionize the search experience by offering concise, accurate insights from reliable sources.

The Shift to TypeScript

The Shift to TypeScript: Why Modern Front-Ends Prefer It Over JavaScript

Explore why TypeScript is becoming the preferred choice for modern front-end development, offering robust solutions to JavaScript's limitations.