In recent years, streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music have become the primary source of music for many. A major advantage of… — In recent years, streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music have become the primary source of music for many. A major advantage of these streaming services is the ability to track listening data and cater to user’s specific preferences. This makes integration with these services very useful for your…

The ability to update data asynchronously is an important feature in many of the web applications we use regularly. The number of… — The ability to update data asynchronously is an important feature in many of the web applications we use regularly. The number of notifications a user has, emails in their inbox, or even stock ticker prices on a platform such as Yahoo Finance is all pieces of information that often update…

A simple introduction to the science that drives recommendation systems. — Introduction When making consumer decisions, it often seems that we are making conscious choices about the services we use and our preferred products. However, the companies competing for our business are constantly influencing our decisions in subtle ways. Companies often recommend specific products to increase the likelihood that we choose them…

When programming applications, it is important to provide users with a convenient and effective User Interface. SortableJS helps us do… — When programming an application, it is important to provide users with a convenient and effective User Interface. Today, I’ll be showing off a neat JavaScript tool called SortableJS and covering how it can improve your UI. SortableJS is a JavaScript library that allows you to create lists which can easily…

Updated for Xcode 12 and Big Sur — The macOS menu bar is often one of the most underutilized parts of the Mac operating system. Located at the top right of your computer screen, it consists of a set of easily accessible icons that can improve your productivity. While the default icons control things like volume or wifi…

If you’re a fellow developer interested in sharing ideas or picking up some new skills, this is the place for you. I created this Medium… — If you’re a fellow developer interested in sharing ideas or picking up new skills, this is the place for you. I created this Medium blog with the intention of documenting the lessons I learn throughout my time in college and beyond. Think of it as my personal version of the…