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  1. Executables can Introspect their Output Destination

    Sometimes, a programs output will depend on where it is sending that output.

    Sid Raval
    December 6, 2019
    • TIL
    • Unix
    • Shell
  2. JavaScript Type Checkers are More than Linters

    Treating your JavaScript type checker as a linter doesn’t allow you to fully leverage your static type system.

    Sid Raval
    November 21, 2019
    • JavaScript
    • Types
  3. Grouping elements for better accessibility on iOS

    Thinking about logical view groupings can help your apps’ VoiceOver users navigate more fluidly.

    Sid Raval
    March 12, 2019
    • Accessibility
    • iOS
  4. Waiting for File Write Completion on iOS

    It’s straight forward to watch a directory for file writes, but how can you be alerted when a file has finished being written?

    Adam Sharp and Sid Raval
    January 24, 2019
    • iOS
    • Swift
    • TIL
  5. Static Types In Medias Res

    Adding static types after the fact can be a boon to your React Native codebase.

    Sid Raval
    October 8, 2018
    • React Native
    • JavaScript
    • Types
    • Refactoring
  6. The Many Uses of Org Mode

    Emacs’ Org mode is a great tool for productivity, be it business or pleasure.

    Sid Raval
    May 9, 2018
    • Emacs
    • DevTools
    • Tools
    • Productivity
  7. Introducing Swish 1.0: Protocol Based Networking for iOS

    Swish, a protocol based networking library, aims to make your iOS application’s network layer unobtrusive and easy to test.

    Sid Raval
    June 2, 2016
    • iOS
    • Swish
    • Argo
    • Swift
    • News
    • Open Source
  8. A REST API with Haskell and Snap

    Use Haskell and Snap to build a RESTful API.

    Sid Raval
    March 4, 2015
    • Web
    • Snap
    • Haskell

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