David PolcariinNerd For TechWriting Maintainable TestsThis article focuses on writing tests in Ruby using Minitest4 min read·Feb 3, 2023----
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David PolcariinNerd For Techcattr_accessor vs class_attribute in RailsA few weeks ago I stumbled across some code that used some rails “magic” I had never seen before. The code used something called a…4 min read·Nov 10, 2021--1--1
David PolcariinJavaScript in Plain EnglishShould You Load Scripts with Async or Defer?A crash course to loading JavaScript scripts in the browser4 min read·Aug 13, 2021--1--1
David PolcariinJavaScript in Plain EnglishGetting Started with JestI recently wrote a blog post about how I’ve been learning to test my backend with RSpec. Well I wanted to continue learning and move my new…4 min read·Aug 9, 2021----
David PolcariinJavaScript in Plain EnglishRefactor React ImportsI’ve recently started going back and reviewing some of the first projects I created to practice my refactoring skills. And let me tell you…3 min read·Jul 30, 2021--1--1
David PolcariinNerd For TechRSpec: Using Subject to Test ModelsI’ve been working on a new project the past few weeks and decided to learn how to use RSpec and write tests for my Rails backend. Turns out…3 min read·Jul 26, 2021----
David PolcariinNerd For TechLink Previews: OG Meta TagsI recently put together a small portfolio site as part of my job search. After finishing I was really excited to share it on LinkedIn and…5 min read·Jul 15, 2021--4--4
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David PolcariinNerd For TechCustom Error Handling in JavaScriptWriting code that works under normal operating conditions is a good skill to have. Writing code that works even when something goes wrong…4 min read·Jul 2, 2021----
