Start Here - The Hidden Manual of This Blog 🔗
Recent AWS and CloudFlare outages hit me hard. I've finally experienced that my Notion notes aren't actually mine. They live on someone else's servers [...]
Szymon Chudy
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How Not To Write A Blog As A Non-Native Speaker 🔗
Having done the big makeover of my personal website I'm realigning on my goals and priorities. I'll be writing more, but... in worse quality instead. [...]
What Happens When You Type Google.com in Your Browser? 🔗
A closer look at the classic interview question that reveals how deep your understanding of the web really goes. [...]
What Therapy Taught Me About Being a Staff Engineer 🔗
Three years of therapy reshaped how I work. On self-love, picking battles, shaping culture, and measuring impact over ticket count. [...]
Fundamentals of Rich Text Editors 🔗
The mental model I wish I had when I started working with WYSIWYG editors: document models, transactions, and custom nodes explained in 10 minutes. [...]
Building for the World: A Developer's Guide to Internationalization and Localization 🔗
Internationalization and localization aren't just about translating text - they're about making your apps resonate worldwide. Everything you need to s [...]
From Zero to AWS Solutions Architect Professional In 7 Months: A Frontend Perspective 🔗
Navigating the AWS console was always intimidating for me. So how did I end up with their Pro certificate and all three Associates in just 7 months? M [...]
The European Accessibility Act: A Front-End Developer's Guide 🔗
The European Accessibility Act kicks in on June 28, 2025. Here's what it actually requires and what it means for our day-to-day work as front-end deve [...]
Frontend Developer: Do Repeat Yourself 🔗
"Don't Repeat Yourself", also known as DRY, is a foundational principle in software development, often learned early in a developer’s journey. At firs [...]
When Micro-Frontends Aren’t the Right Choice 🔗
Micro frontends are definitely a trending topic. They receive significant attention by promising better separation of concerns, team independence, and [...]
Top 7 Software Engineering Insights of 2024 🔗
The past year has brought me several transformative insights. Here are the top seven lessons that shaped my journey and, hopefully, might inspire you [...]
Hello, World! 🔗
I honestly can't believe this is happening. I've been thinking about starting a software-related blog for quite some time, but I've been reluctant. Th [...]