Alvaro Silva

⚛ I'll be speaking at the next TorontoJS tech talk on React TypeScript Patterns, happening next week! If you're interested in learning about patterns and best practices with using TypeScript in React applications, come through! #reactjs #typescript #javascript

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TorontoJS — thanks for having me give a talk on React TypeScript Patterns at yesterday's JavaScript Tech Talk event! Huge shout-out to Snowflake for providing the venue, Alex Okrushko for hosting, and all the organizers from TorontoJS. Such a great event — already looking forward to the next tech talk! #reactjs #typescript #javascript

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Remote or on-site, landing a gig in buzzing canadian cities can be tricky! 🏙️ Luckily, http://toronto-dev.com/ has your back with some top listings. 💡 TIL Facts: Vancouver: Where the mountains meet... sky-high rent! 😅 Pro tip: Remote work might be your ticket to affording that sushi-on-the-beach lifestyle. 🍣🏖️ Toronto: The city where "rush hour" is more of a suggestion. 🕰️ Did you know Toronto's transit ranks in the top 10 in North America? No wonder remote jobs are hot—no need to battle the 401! 🚇 So, what’s your pick – cozy WFH or the city office grind?

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Something you can’t do with Shopify flows’s native actions to make api calls is do anything with the response that you receive. Thats what this action in flow helper is for.

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This is a last minute reminder for the Montreal.rb Ruby Meetup "Hack Night: Hunt The Wampus - Part 2 (The View)", which is taking place tonight (Dec 4, 2024) at 6pm at Web Hosting Canada. RSVP link: https://lnkd.in/dap6_ZVW Description: Bring your laptop to this Montreal.rb Hack Night where everyone participates in building Hunt The Wampus in Ruby as per the game description at this webpage (Hack Night requirements will diverge): https://lnkd.in/et-MCfmu In part 2, attendees are provided with a complete Model layer implementation of Hunt The Wampus (https://lnkd.in/dShr4JmS), and they must add a View layer on top of it by utilizing any Ruby View approach, such as: - CLI: Command Line Interface (e.g. using puts and gets) - TUI: Textual User Interface (e.g. using Curses) - GUI: Graphical User Interface (e.g. using Glimmer DSL for LibUI [has canvas support, but no image support] or Glimmer DSL for SWT [has canvas and image support]) - Web UI: Backend Web User Interface (e.g. using Rails and ERB, with or without Hotwire) - Web UI: Frontend Web User Interface (e.g. using Rails, Opal Ruby, and Glimmer DSL for Web) There is no requirement for previous participation in part 1, but attendees who participated in Hack Night part 1 (Nov 6. 2024 meetup), which was about building the Model layer, could alternatively use their own Model layer implementation as the basis for adding the View layer. It is OK to: - Modify the provided Model layer if needed. - Display only words or letters on the screen that signify game objects/senses in case displaying graphics takes too much effort for the Hack Night allotted time. It is encouraged that: - Attendees try out Ruby technologies they do not have much experience with. - Attendees collaborate when needed, ask each other questions, and help each other. The goal of this Hack Night is to practice Ruby Software Engineering skills in a low-pressure fun environment while building a non-serious game in addition to learning new or undiscovered Ruby technologies. #ruby #hack #night #hacknight #montrealrb #montreal #meetup #event #huntthewampus #wampus #game #gamedevelopment #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #programming

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I’ve published another big article in my testing series. This one is about end-to-end testing with Playwright and Mock Service Worker. https://lnkd.in/e_TSiXnQ

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As a frontend developer actively applying for jobs in Canada, I've noticed several worrying trends emerging in job descriptions and hiring practices that deserve more attention: 1. 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 → It's surprising to see Java replacing JavaScript in many frontend job descriptions. → This confusion suggests that those drafting the job postings often lack input from the development teams. Java and JavaScript are distinct languages, and this mix-up can create unrealistic expectations from candidates. 2. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 → In 2024, instead of fewer cover letters, we're seeing an increase in mandatory ones. Even when labeled "optional," it often feels like a subtle filter, causing anxiety for job seekers who feel pressured to submit one. 3. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 '𝗼𝗿' 𝗮𝗻𝗱 '𝗮𝗻𝗱' 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 → There's a big difference between "Knowledge of Angular, React, or Vue" and "Knowledge of Angular, React, and Vue," yet many companies treat these requirements interchangeably when discussing compensation. → Pay ranges should reflect these distinctions. 4. 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 "𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸" 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 The debate continues: does the "Open to Work" badge make candidates seem desperate, or is it simply a tool to connect job seekers with recruiters? Opinions are still split. 5. 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 → Some companies write long, detailed job descriptions but provide minimal information about the benefits they offer. → Casual dress codes and team activities may be nice for some, but they're not a substitute for substantial benefits. 6. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 → More companies are labeling their job posts as 'Entry-Level' to gain better visibility, but they require 4+ years of experience. → This tactic wastes time for job seekers, and platforms like LinkedIn seem to ignore the issue. 7. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 → Many job descriptions for frontend developers now expect expertise in backend technologies like Node.js or Python, databases like SQL or MongoDB, and even cloud services like AWS. → This growing expectation stretches the definition of a frontend developer beyond reason. Has anyone else noticed these trends? ---------- 👋 I am Bhaumik, a frontend and webflow developer based in Canada. I am open to full-time frontend roles! Let's connect! --------- #careers #jobpostings #jobseekers #frontenddevelopment #canadajobs #jobhunt

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Research suggests there are seven JavaScript language elements developers lookup more than any other. While you might not be able to write a complete JavaScript program using only these features, you most certainly won't get far without them. #JavaScript #Language #Technology

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After a little over a decade of working with Angular (ever since the days of Angular 1, now AngularJS) I decided giving react a serious chance, mostly due to what I’ve seen in my current job search, most of the job posts I see for front end developer have some sort of requirement for react. Yeah, even the “Angular Developer” roles have the line that says “3-4 years with react.js is preferred” 😅 Here is a collection of things I’ve learned about react APIs and how they compare to their Angular alternatives. https://lnkd.in/gmkZHECx What about you? Are you still (happy) using Angular? Or are you giving something else a chance?

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Choosing between Angular and React for your next project? React, used by over 11 million websites, offers a lightweight library with a virtual DOM and JSX syntax, ideal for building dynamic UI components. Angular, used by over 300,000 websites, is a robust framework with TypeScript support, perfect for complex enterprise applications. Each has its strengths: React excels in performance and flexibility, while Angular provides comprehensive features for enterprise-grade apps. Your choice depends on project requirements and team expertise. Need help deciding? Contact us for professional JavaScript development services. #WebDevelopment #ReactJS #AngularJS #FrontendDevelopment

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I am speaker at the next typescript Montreal Meetup. 🎉 On this Thursday, I will participate to the Typescript Montreal Meetup and I will have a talk about Abstract Syntax Tree (aka AST) and the Typescript Compiler API. 😱 Without spoiling the talk, this API is really magic to parse typescript code. It may look obscure but once mastered it is really powerful. It is also the technology behind my project DesignSystemHub (link in the comments ⬇️ ). So if you are interested in the topic or just if you want to see me, take your ticket ;) (link in the first comment ⬇️)

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From my experience, JavaScript is the backbone of the web. Without it, the internet wouldn’t look or feel the same. It’s what makes websites interactive and opens up a world of possibilities for developers. But imagine for a second-what if JavaScript didn’t exist? How would that change things? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #JustThink #IT

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🚀 Exciting Times in the JavaScript World!🚀 As someone who’s deeply involved in the JavaScript community, I find it incredibly exciting to see how quickly our field is evolving and innovating. The past few months have been monumental for JavaScript developers, with several key updates and trends shaping the future of web development: 1. ECMAScript 2024: The latest ECMAScript update brings enhanced features like `async streams`, `private static methods`, and expanded support for `Records & Tuples`. These improvements continue to make JavaScript more powerful and efficient, enabling developers to write cleaner, more performant code. 2. AI-Driven Development: AI is increasingly integrated into JavaScript frameworks and tools. From AI-powered code completion tools like GitHub Copilot to new libraries that simplify integrating machine learning models into your apps, the intersection of AI and JavaScript is redefining how we build web applications. 3. Next.js 14: The latest version of Next.js has arrived, bringing features like built-in data fetching strategies, enhanced image optimization, and improved support for edge computing. These updates solidify Next.js as the go-to framework for building high-performance, scalable web applications. 4. Security & Performance Focus: With cyber threats on the rise, there's a growing emphasis on JavaScript security practices. New libraries and tools are being introduced to help developers build more secure applications without sacrificing performance. For developers looking to stay ahead of the curve, now is the perfect time to upskill and explore these new advancements. And for companies searching for top JavaScript talent, the pool of skilled developers is more dynamic and innovative than ever. If you're a JavaScript developer ready to take your career to the next level, or a company looking to hire the best in the industry, let's connect! The future of web development is bright, and together, we can shape it🌐 Email: [email protected] or send me a message on LinkedIn #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #NextJS #ECMAScript2024 #AIinTech #TechRecruitment #Manchester #JS #SoftwareEngineers #SoftwareDevelopers #AI #Security 

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Developers just need to code. Who cares if they can't communicate? 🔨 Managers just need to manage. Who cares if they can't lead? 🔨 Not anymore. 👩‍💻 Welcome to the new world, where every skill matters because the competition is relentless. The old days of "just being good enough" are over. 🛠 Now, your IT team needs to not only code like rockstars, but also give TED Talks on leadership, negotiate like a Wall Street banker, and—oh yeah—be available 24/7. 🥊💋 But hey, stick with me, and we’ll be ready for anything 💋🥊 #branchconsulting #theUSPisme #longtermengagement #ITconsultancy #authenticpartners #openandtransparent #goingtheextramile #smile

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I agree, these four books are fantastic. One would hope that it would start you on an unstoppable journey of code craft and discovery. I'd certainly not stop at just those four. The Art of Agile Development, Extreme Programming Explained, Working Effectively with Legacy Code, Refactoring, Clean Code, Beyond Legacy Code, and The Software Craftsman, Growing OO Software Guided by Tests come to mind. I understand, it's hard to just pick 4. Feels like there's a bigger message here, these books are not technology specific, this is about the act of software development, not something that's language specific. Looking at something more than just language model specific and more "meta" about how to perform the act of writing software better is where your journey as an awesome software developer begins.

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Why We Run (npm run dev)?? --We run `npm` in a Next.js project setup to manage and run scripts, handle dependencies, and maintain project configurations. Here’s why it’s important: 1. Dependency Management: `npm` installs the required packages and libraries listed in the `package.json` file, ensuring your project has all the necessary tools to run smoothly. 2. Script Execution: It allows you to run scripts for common tasks, such as starting the development server (`npm run dev`), building the project (`npm run build`), and running tests. 3. Project Configuration:`npm` helps manage project configurations and versions, keeping everything organized and up to date. Overall, `npm` simplifies development tasks and ensures your project has the right setup and dependencies.

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