Previous issues of The T-Shaped Dev

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

// CareerUnderstand The 4 Shapes of Software Developers to Better Navigate Your Careerpetarivanov.tech
August 6, 2024•4 min read
Understand The 4 Shapes of Software Developers to Better Navigate Your Career
Discover your ideal developer profile for Growth, Team Synergy, and Career Success. (4 minutes)
// Software Design · ReactState Management & Data Fetching Libraries in Reactpetarivanov.tech
July 13, 2024•4 min read
State Management & Data Fetching Libraries in React
Notes on using and not using state management and data fetching libraries in React.
// CareerHow and Why Did I Get Certified as an AWS Solutions Architect Associate?petarivanov.tech
July 7, 2024•5 min read
How and Why Did I Get Certified as an AWS Solutions Architect Associate?
Step-by-Step Guide for preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam.
// Software Design · ReactReact Component Mental Modelspetarivanov.tech
June 16, 2024•5 min read
React Component Mental Models
Understand the different types of components to design better React apps.
// Architecture · GraphQLGraphQL Intro 101 (part 2)petarivanov.tech
June 6, 2024•5 min read
GraphQL Intro 101 (part 2)
A conscious introduction to the GraphQL World, part 2.
// Software Design · React15 React Component Principles & Best Practices for Better Software Architecture & Designpetarivanov.tech
May 23, 2024•12 min read
15 React Component Principles & Best Practices for Better Software Architecture & Design
The conscious road to more scalable designs of React applications.
// Architecture · GraphQLGraphQL Intro 101 (part 1)petarivanov.tech
May 12, 2024•5 min read
GraphQL Intro 101 (part 1)
A conscious introduction to the GraphQL World, part 1.
// Engineering6 tools that made my life much easier as a Software Engineerpetarivanov.tech
April 21, 2024•4 min read
6 tools that made my life much easier as a Software Engineer
And how to make your environment, tools, and setup work for you, not against you.
// JavaScriptDemystifying the Shadow DOMpetarivanov.tech
April 7, 2024•4 min read
Demystifying the Shadow DOM
A Web Developer's secret weapon
// Software Design3 software development principles I wish I knew earlier in my careerpetarivanov.tech
March 24, 2024•4 min read
3 software development principles I wish I knew earlier in my career
And the power of YAGNI, KISS, and DRY