Hi, I'm Tania
I'm a full-stack software developer specializing in modern JavaScript. I write about everything I know and break down complex concepts in an accessible and intuitive way.
I like making things from scratch. My open source projects include an MVC framework, a CSS framework, an old-school emulator, and the optimized dark theme for web development.
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Writing a Snake Game for the Terminal in Object-Oriented JavaScript (Node.js)
The End of an Era: Migrating from WordPress to Gatsby
Everything I Know as a Software Developer Without a Degree
Using Content Editable Elements in JavaScript (React)
Understanding Bits, Bytes, Bases, and Writing a Hex Dump in JavaScript (Node)
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Getting Started with React - An Overview and Walkthrough
Overview of SQL Commands and PDO Operations
ES6 Syntax and Feature Overview
How to Use Local Storage with JavaScript
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Open Source Projects
Laconia
A modern MVC framework written without libraries or frameworks (PHP).
Primitive
A minimalist Sass boilerplate that provides browser-consistent styling.
New Moon
The optimized dark theme for web development. Your new favorite theme.
Chip8.js
A Chip-8 emulator written in JavaScript (Node.js).
Snek.js
A terminal-based Snake implementation written in JavaScript (Node.js).
taniarascia.com
Personal theme for Gatsby (the source of this website).
Published Articles View all
Understanding Syntax and Code Structure in JavaScript
How to Write Comments in JavaScript
How to Work with Strings in JavaScript
How To Index, Split, and Manipulate Strings in JavaScript
How To Do Math in JavaScript with Operators
Understanding Arrays in JavaScript
Podcasts
Egghead.io - Switching Careers and Learning in Public - with Joel Hooks
Speaking
JS Chicago - An Introduction to React
WordCamp Chicago - Developing a WordPress Theme from Scratch
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— Craig
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— Evan
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— Lori
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