🚜 "I love mistakes because it's the only way you learn." - Jane Fonda

Hey friends!

I hope you've been well! I had such a busy week, I admit it was kind of a blur for me. Let's surf!

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Web links of the week

A case for abandoning web analytics
Patterns for Reactivity with Modern Vanilla JavaScript
Calling an imported API at runtime in Astro
The invisible problem: Text editing on mobile

Something that interested me this week

I spoke at CodeWord Conf this past week! It was a really cool event. It's rare to see events that are specifically around technical content and content creation, like this one. I genuinely enjoyed all the talks, so much so that I'll be rewatching the recordings!

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Interview question of the week

Last week, I had you build a staircase!

This week's question:
Using the PokéAPI (or your own local setup) write a function that takes in a Pokémon type, and returns what that type is weak against, and strong against. Here is the listing of types and here's an example JSON for the fighting type!

Example:

> typeMatchup('fighting')
> "Weak against flying, psychic, and fairy. Strong against normal, rock, steel, ice, and dark."

> typeMatchup('cassidy')
> "This is not a valid Pokémon type, she's weak against everything."
// You can put whatever you want in this response, heh.

Cool things from around the internet

Custom acrylic numpad with typewriter keys
How to Sharpen Scissors Like a Pro at Home
Admiral Grace Hopper Explains the Nanosecond
1912 Rauch & Lang Electric Roadster

Joke

I started a new business making large boats in my attic this year... the sails are going through the roof!

That's all for now, folks! Have a great week. Be safe, make good choices, and share this with your friends!

Special thanks to Gabor, IceSloth, Ezell, Ximena, Sebastián, Ben, Sema, Kinetic Labs, Kara, and Carmina for supporting my Patreon and this newsletter!

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