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What is CORS? 5-minute explanation

What is CORS? 5-minute explanation

You coded a backend and now you want to connect your frontend app to your backend, but then you get this weird error: What the hell is CORS? CORS is an abbreviation for "Cross-Origin Resource Sharing". This is a mechanism enabling a website at one URL to request

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Productivity killers and boosters for software engineers

I have to admit that the first working week after the Christmas and New Year holidays is the hardest. You are rusty, slowly getting into shape for work, and less productive than usual. The first week after the holidays you feel like Gandalf: So, I decided to write something about

From Paratrooper to Prodigy: Student Types I've Met in 5 Years of Teaching Programming

From Paratrooper to Prodigy: Student Types I've Met in 5 Years of Teaching Programming

I have been teaching programming at different universities in Croatia for about 5 years and a bit more. I was an assistant professor/professor at 2 state universities and 2 private universities. I am still teaching at 1 state and 1 private university, part-time. During this period I had a

The Dev Flex Manual: The Playbook for Software Engineer Flexing!

The Dev Flex Manual: The Playbook for Software Engineer Flexing!

We're in 2023. The ability to flex is one of the most important skills a software engineer can have in today's fast-paced IT world. In case you don't know what flexing is, you're probably too old for this guide. You can stop

Storing Data Safely: Cookies vs Local Storage - What You Need to Know

Storing Data Safely: Cookies vs Local Storage - What You Need to Know

Every web developer needs to be aware of techniques like cookies and local storage. So let's define cookies and local storage before we get started. Cookies Websites store little pieces of data called cookies on your browser to help them remember details about your visit. They assist with

JavaScript Prototype Chain: Short And Simple Guide

JavaScript Prototype Chain: Short And Simple Guide

Before I begin, let me give a warning. This article is for those who want to understand how the prototype chain in JavaScript works. It's going to be tough for some of you and it may seem not very clear on first read. You may have to re-read

10 hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software engineer job

10 hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software engineer job

Last weekend I had a chance to talk with some students who just got their degree. They are pursuing their first software engineer job. In conversation with them, I learned that they have a pretty wrong perception of this job. This is because the reality for these new kids is so skewed.