Harry Gandhi has talked to hundreds of founders and served as an advisor to countless company leaders since 2017. He’s worked with two VC firms and is adviser in residence at the 1517 Fund. Through these roles, and his own personal experiences with burnout, Harry’s developed a unique perspective on the challenges founders and developers face in the workplace.
As explained on part one of this post "The Current State of Debugging on React Native - Part One: EXPO", Turbo Modules changed expectations on how we can debug the running JavaScript code, disallowing the ability to debug remotely, it now requires the debug instance to connect to the JavaScript running on device.
ReactJS library is one of the most popular solutions to build great web applications, but it’s not the only one. There are libraries similar to each other in terms of problems they are trying to solve and there are libraries trying to solve a specific problem. After reading this article you’ll get a better understanding of ReactJS and how to answer interview questions properly.
The first step is acknowledging that you won’t ever be able to know everything. So set your sights a little lower and focus on knowing just enough to be dangerous. That is, you should be able to hold a conversation about a new technology, and more importantly, identify when it may be appropriate to start learning more about it in earnest.
Even if they are well-compensated and are working a manageable amount of hours, a lack of recognition and appreciation can still leave a developer feeling unmotivated and exhausted.
Guillermo Rauch clearly knows how to build a successful startup, founding Vercel in 2015 and building it into a frontend developer platform that raised $150M in a funding round last year that saw its valuation double to $2.5 billion. He shares how he got there in a conversation with G2i’s Michelle Bakels and Gabe Greenberg.
Today I’ll share a little bit of the knowledge I gained through one of Innovative Research Technologies' projects and teach you to get up and running with this toolset.
What is React portal? From the definition in the React docs, portals provide a first-class way to render children into a DOM node that exists outside the DOM hierarchy of the parent component. Before we try to understand why we need React portal, let us review how React renders a component.
ReactJS library is one of the most popular solutions to build great web applications, but it’s not the only one. There are libraries similar to each other in terms of problems they are trying to solve and there are libraries trying to solve a specific problem. After reading this article you’ll get a better understanding of ReactJS and how to answer interview questions properly.
What is React portal? From the definition in the React docs, portals provide a first-class way to render children into a DOM node that exists outside the DOM hierarchy of the parent component. Before we try to understand why we need React portal, let us review how React renders a component.
What did you miss at the first-ever React Miami? Specialists in Web3 took the stage to divulge information about this growing technology.
What did you miss at the first-ever React Miami? Level up your design, branding, and marketing prowess with these talks from React Miami speakers.
Most React developers might have seen this error before. Although the error doesn't make it very clear what mistake was made, it states a clear rule: You can't use JavaScript Objects as a child in React.
Although React and React Native share the same core principles, what’s behind them couldn’t be more different. Before we get into React vs. React Native let's take a look at how and why we ended up with React in the first place.
If you're looking to hire a React Native developer, here are both the hard and soft skills you should be looking for.
In order to simplify dependency management, code reuse, and collaboration across teams, many projects have sought out to use the Monorepo structure.
Another use case of You.i Engine that is leveraging component reusability on any form factor (mobile, tablet, or TV).
Learn how we were approached to help build a streaming video app and delivered a high-quality cross-platform video player using React Native
Digging down deep to talk about the best features and advanced techniques of Focus Management with React Native.
Gatsby, Contentful, Netlify work well together and provide a great alternative to traditional CMS; we call them a triple threat.
JavaScript on the server-side (or outside of the browser) has opened a wide range of applications for the language. And that’s one of the reasons it is one of the most popular right now.
A couple of months ago, I was hunting for a new job. I found myself going through lots of interviews and stressing a lot over preparing for them.
Stop wondering what it takes to be effective at remote work and find out with these tips and tricks from the pros at G2i.
Answer front-end technical interviews with confidence. Here's how to help frontend / react engineers prepare with mock interviews.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” — George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize-winning playwright
"I fancied myself a bit of a nerd growing up," Patrick quips, recounting his journey from tinkering with computers to building his first website at the tender age of ten. With the eager curiosity of a child combined with the precision of a budding engineer, he plunged headfirst into the world of technology, learning, exploring, and creating.
Every startup founder begins with a dream, a vision that propels them forward. For Patrick Cason, the dream was to take part in redefining fintech and empowering everyday Americans with innovative financial solutions. Like many others, Patrick harbored ambitions fueled by passion and grit. "Being a founder," he mused, "is a roller coaster of emotions, from the exhilarating highs of ideation to the crushing lows of execution."
ReactJS library is one of the most popular solutions to build great web applications, but it’s not the only one. There are libraries similar to each other in terms of problems they are trying to solve and there are libraries trying to solve a specific problem. After reading this article you’ll get a better understanding of ReactJS and how to answer interview questions properly.
I’ve seen many bad interviews. Sometimes, only a few questions are bad, but usually it goes further than that. Bizarre questions, like “what’s the difference between a number and an array,” are just a symptom of deeper issues.
This blog post will help you understand front end interviews and provide a sampling of common questions, as well as correct answers.
Hiring is risky, so obviously we can’t pick a developer at random. You have to talk to them and test their knowledge to mitigate the risk of hiring someone that isn’t a good fit for the position.
A couple of months ago, I was hunting for a new job. I found myself going through lots of interviews and stressing a lot over preparing for them.
Programming is part art and part science. How does story telling with your code fit into this dichotomy?
Over the years, we’ve evaluated thousands of React Native developers, carefully honing our interview skills and constantly improving our vetting process by asking the right questions.
Jesse waited tables, taught high school, and served as an assistant manager at a fast food chain. He learned how to code, working for a university, and then a major company, and then a startup. But no matter where he was at, or what he achieved, his feelings of work stress and burnout wouldn’t go away.
There's a reason the Great Recession is in full swing. Many people are burned out by heightened workloads, ever-shifting conditions and expectations, and increased levels of uncertainty. Johnny, a senior developer and member of the G2i collective, knows this all too well.
Michelle felt like a hamster on a wheel, constantly doing taxing tasks with no clear purpose while working for a large corporation. The software developer knew she was unhappy, but didn’t realize at the time that what she was experiencing was burnout.
The 4 Day Work Week is growing in popularity, so how can you convince your boss to pilot it?
Why saying no is essential if you're going to make your yes count.
At G2i, mentorship is not just a concept; it's a journey of growth, learning, and connection. Latisha McNeel, a senior software engineer, stands out in this landscape as a mentor whose passion and commitment have left indelible marks on many.
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” — George Bernard Shaw, Nobel Prize-winning playwright
For software developers, growth and success extends beyond coding proficiency. It's about cultivating a deep understanding of your craft, navigating career challenges, and finding the support and guidance needed to thrive. Finding a mentor can be a crucial step in that journey, one that many G2i developers have embarked on through the community's mentorship program.