Mitchell Mutandah

Mitchell Mutandah @iammtander

About: Full stack Developer

Location:
Cape Town, SA
Joined:
Dec 2, 2021

Mitchell Mutandah
articles - 66 total

From chaos to calm. How I built a focus app.

If you've ever struggled to concentrate in busy environments or found yourself desperately searching...

Learn More 20 0Apr 14

Copilot Code Reviewer - What's your experience been like? Worth it?

Howdy friends! 👋 I've been considering adding GitHub Copilot Code Reviewer to my workflow (well,...

Learn More 19 2Apr 7

What I learned from Head First Java: Arrays and ArrayList

Java offers multiple ways to store collections of data, but two of the most commonly used option...

Learn More 13 0Apr 3

Just in! Supabase UI library

Hey folks! Just got my hands on some exciting news I had to share with the community. Supabase (you...

Learn More 14 0Apr 1

What I learned from Head First: Understanding == vs .equals() in Java

Hello friends 👋 Recently, I got confused about when to use == and .equals(). After careful analysis...

Learn More 17 0Mar 17

🚨 App Center Shutdown: What’s Your Alternative? 🚨

Howdy friends 👋 With App Center scheduled for retirement on March 31, have you already settled on a...

Learn More 18 8Mar 10

What I learned from Head First: The life of a Java object reference.

Hello and welcome! 🤗 As I continue my journey of learning Java fundamentals with Head First Java, I...

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What I Learned from Head First Java: Variable Casting

So recently I was reading this Head First Java book by Sierra, Kathy, Bates, Bert on variables and...

Learn More 22 1Feb 28

React Native 0.77 Just Landed: Styling Superpowers & More!

Howdy friends 👋! Guess what just landed? React Native 0.77 is here, and it's like getting a surprise...

Learn More 22 1Jan 22

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Custom Fonts In React Native: Pro Tip! Mitchell Mutandah...

Learn More 0 0Dec 29 '24

Has Broadcom Damaged VMware's Reputation?

Since Broadcom acquired VMware, it seems that more and more businesses are facing a dilemma: stick...

Learn More 17 1Oct 29 '24

Next.js 15: Now Stable and Packed with Exciting Updates!

So, I was going through my emails lately, and—bam!—I see the notification: Next.js 15 is officially...

Learn More 28 2Oct 22 '24

Is One the Future of Web and Mobile Development?

Lately, I’ve discovered there’s One—no, not the meaning of life or the perfect coffee blend—but...

Learn More 24 2Oct 17 '24

SnipShot: A Stylish Code Snippet Uploader Using Pinata IPFS

This is a submission for the The Pinata Challenge What I Built I developed SnipShot, a...

Learn More 44 5Oct 12 '24

Deno 2.0 Takes Flight

The web is humanity’s largest software platform, boasting over 5 billion users, and growing. However,...

Learn More 37 2Oct 12 '24

Big-Oh defined (the fun way )

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer. ...

Learn More 14 0Jun 21 '24

Decoding Recursion

This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer. ...

Learn More 15 0Jun 13 '24

Cool VSCode Extensions that that I've discovered

Recently, I revisited a React side project that I had abandoned last year. In doing so, I discovered...

Learn More 198 16Jun 12 '24

The Hilarious Guide to Career Sabotage

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to suck as a junior developer! If you're a new developer looking...

Learn More 8 0May 28 '24

My Take: Speed vs Quality (The Scope Secret)

In the fast-paced world of project development, there's a pervasive belief that you have to choose...

Learn More 5 0May 22 '24

Google I/O Highlights: Firebase Genkit

Firebase Genkit is an open source framework that helps you build, deploy, and monitor...

Learn More 8 1May 15 '24

Custom Fonts In React Native: Pro Tip!

So, recently, I was tasked with creating custom fonts for a React Native project, and I'm thrilled to...

Learn More 187 6May 7 '24

Boom 💥, Supabase Marks Its GA Milestone

In a major development for the tech community, Supabase announces its official transition to General...

Learn More 11 2Apr 17 '24

React Navigation v7 sneak peek: Static API introduced

Two of the major pain points of using React Navigation have been TypeScript and deep linking...

Learn More 6 1Mar 28 '24

Redis reborn, a new chapter begins

Redis has made a significant decision to adopt dual source-available licensing, announced by Rowan...

Learn More 43 15Mar 24 '24

Chillin' with WinterJS: The Need for Speed...or Just Some Cold Air?

Announcing WinterJS 1.0, the fastest Javascript web server now also supporting Cloudflare...

Learn More 17 2Mar 19 '24

Tailwind CSS v4.0 Alpha: A Revolution Unveiled

In a landmark announcement, Tailwind CSS has unveiled the alpha release of its highly anticipated...

Learn More 14 0Mar 13 '24

Design Patterns for React Native Applications: A Complete Guide

At first sight, the idea of any rules or principles being superimposed on the creative mind seems...

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Expo Push Notifications Transitioning to FCM V1 API 🔥

Howdy! 📣 Big news is on the horizon for those using Expo Push Notifications, especially if you're...

Learn More 9 0Mar 3 '24

Inside React Labs: REACT 19 is coming!

Hello and welcome! In today's episode, I'm going to share some insights on the upcoming changes in...

Learn More 32 18Feb 21 '24