Code and Chaos

Highlights of interesting articles, a blend of technical tips and career insights.

Is your next coding challenge a cyberattack or just a waste of time? From North Korean hackers hiding malware in npm dependencies to the systemic "time theft" of unpaid assignments, we explore why the take-home interview is a failing experiment. Learn how to protect your machine and your professional dignity from a broken hiring culture.

Highlights of interesting articles, a blend of technical tips and career insights.

A short codewars exercise turned into a deeper understanding of the toUpperCase function.

What can a legendary industrial designer teach us about writing better software? Discover how Dieter Rams’ timeless principles — like “Less is more” and “Good design is honest” — translate into clean code, better UX, and smarter systems.