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November 17, 2021 7 min read

SOLID principles revisited for modern developers

The SOLID principles are 30 years old but remain absolutely relevant. Revisited through the lens of modern architectures — microservices, functional programming, AI — they reveal their depth.

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October 23, 2019 5 min read

Configuring a linter as a team: shared conventions and governance

Setting up a linter is easy. Getting it sustainably adopted by an entire team is as much a cultural challenge as a technical one. Here's how to create conventions that stick.

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February 6, 2019 6 min read

The best tools for testing the accessibility of your interfaces

Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, NVDA… the accessibility tooling is rich but can be overwhelming. Here's how to build an efficient and pragmatic testing routine.

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December 12, 2018 7 min read

Automated tests in CI: unit, integration and E2E

Not all types of tests belong at every stage of the CI. The testing pyramid is a guide for balancing speed and confidence in your pipeline.

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September 19, 2018 5 min read

Designing accessible forms: best practices

Forms are among the most problematic elements for users with disabilities. A few simple adjustments can radically transform their experience.

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April 19, 2017 5 min read

Linters and code standards: ESLint, Checkstyle, Prettier

A well-configured linter is the first level of automated code review. It frees human reviewers from style discussions so they can focus on architecture and logic.

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