Chris EngelsmaHow to direct your TwiML App to your local machine.So, tough guy, you’ve set up your first TwiML App and you want to start receiving calls to your local machine. You’ll first need a…Jun 2, 2023Jun 2, 2023
Chris EngelsmaSimple and easy algorithms to impress your boss Elon MuskWe all know that the only true marker of a developer’s success is through lines of code written.Nov 25, 20223Nov 25, 20223
Chris EngelsmaI’m going to write a game engine because I hate myself.That damn canyon.Oct 19, 20221Oct 19, 20221
Chris EngelsmaSo your client refuses to pay: why you need to start building backdoors to your applications.Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice.Sep 20, 202232Sep 20, 202232
Chris EngelsmaThe most important lesson I’ve learned while freelancing, and nobody’s talking about it.Since I’ve started freelancing a decade ago, I’ve worked on a wide variety of projects spanning multiple types of industries. Some gigs…Sep 17, 20223Sep 17, 20223
Chris EngelsmaDevelopers, it’s time to start building your own toolkit.If you’ve been writing code for a while, then you’ve surely experienced them: these little (or not-so-little) functions you write over and…Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
Chris Engelsma“Good Morning, Dave” — Creating a simple time-based greeting for your users using NodeThe longer I’ve been writing code, the more appreciation I have when developers go a little bit further to make your experience enjoyable…Sep 9, 2022Sep 9, 2022
Chris EngelsmaA simple and fast Calendar Conversion API you can try todayWhat’s today’s date?Dec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021
Chris EngelsmaThese are the 5 worst things any developer could doWhether you’re a junior developer, or a senior developer with 2 months under your belt, we are all prone to mistakes. Don’t let these…Nov 25, 20211Nov 25, 20211
Chris EngelsmaA Simple Typescript Class To Make HTTP Calls Using AxiosI love convenience classes. I’ve built hundreds of them, but this is one I keep in my “toolbox” the most because as web developers we make…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021