Previous issues of The T-Shaped Dev

Catch up on past deep dives into production-grade React, Node.js, and AI systems.

// Architecture · Node.js2-Tier to 3-Tier Architecture: Migration Journey With Modular Monolith and GraphQLpetarivanov.tech
November 18, 2025•6 min read
2-Tier to 3-Tier Architecture: Migration Journey With Modular Monolith and GraphQL
A real-world case study of migrating a two-tier architecture to a three-tier architecture.
// EngineeringConscious Debugging: 10 Effective Strategies That Actually Work 🐛petarivanov.tech
November 8, 2025•8 min read
Conscious Debugging: 10 Effective Strategies That Actually Work 🐛
Learn how to find and fix bugs like a pro with these ten effective debugging strategies.
// Software Design · Node.jsFunctional Error Handling in Node.js With The Result Patternpetarivanov.tech
October 21, 2025•4 min read
Functional Error Handling in Node.js With The Result Pattern
Learn how to improve your error handling in Node.js by using the Result Pattern.
// CareerOwn Your Onboarding: The First 90 Days That Define Your Career 🚀petarivanov.tech
October 7, 2025•6 min read
Own Your Onboarding: The First 90 Days That Define Your Career 🚀
Own your onboarding with a 30-60-90 day plan — the first 90 days that define your career at a new company.
// JavaScriptAce Your Next JavaScript Interview: Promises, Async/Await, Event Loop (Part 4) ✨petarivanov.tech
September 17, 2025•6 min read
Ace Your Next JavaScript Interview: Promises, Async/Await, Event Loop (Part 4) ✨
Learn the deeper concepts in JavaScript, such as Promises, Async/Await, and Event-Loop.
// ArchitectureWhat Is a Modular Monolith And Why You Should Care? 🔥petarivanov.tech
September 9, 2025•7 min read
What Is a Modular Monolith And Why You Should Care? 🔥
Learn more about modular monoliths, their benefits, and the challenges with microservices.
// EngineeringCode Review Guidelines ✅petarivanov.tech
September 2, 2025•7 min read
Code Review Guidelines ✅
What Authors and Reviewers Should Actually Do?
// Software DesignClean Code: 8 Tips to Write Clean Functions 🔥petarivanov.tech
August 26, 2025•6 min read
Clean Code: 8 Tips to Write Clean Functions 🔥
Learn about eight practical tips on writing clean functions.
// JavaScript · TypeScriptWhy You Can't Afford to Ignore TypeScript? 🌟petarivanov.tech
August 17, 2025•5 min read
Why You Can't Afford to Ignore TypeScript? 🌟
We ship faster when we break fewer things. TypeScript helps you do that.
// AI EngineeringNine VS Code (or Cursor) Extensions That Make My Daily Work Much Easierpetarivanov.tech
August 3, 2025•5 min read
Nine VS Code (or Cursor) Extensions That Make My Daily Work Much Easier
Learn how to improve your IDE and increase your coding speed with these extensions.