Staff engineer who cares about the why, not just the how. Writing about frontend, productivity, and growing in tech.https://chudy.mehttps://chudy.me/blog/what-happens-when-you-type-google-com-and-press-enterhttps://chudy.me/blog/what-happens-when-you-type-google-com-and-press-enterA closer look at the classic interview question that reveals how deep your understanding of the web really goes.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/what-therapy-taught-me-about-being-a-staff-engineerhttps://chudy.me/blog/what-therapy-taught-me-about-being-a-staff-engineerThree years of therapy reshaped how I work. On self-love, picking battles, shaping culture, and measuring impact over ticket count.Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/fundamentals-of-rich-text-editorshttps://chudy.me/blog/fundamentals-of-rich-text-editorsThe mental model I wish I had when I started working with WYSIWYG editors: document models, transactions, and custom nodes explained in 10 minutes.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/building-for-the-world-developers-guide-to-i18n-and-l10nhttps://chudy.me/blog/building-for-the-world-developers-guide-to-i18n-and-l10nInternationalization and localization aren't just about translating text - they're about making your apps resonate worldwide. Everything you need to start building i18n apps the right way.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/from-zero-to-aws-solutions-architect-professional-a-frontend-perspectivehttps://chudy.me/blog/from-zero-to-aws-solutions-architect-professional-a-frontend-perspectiveNavigating the AWS console was always intimidating for me. So how did I end up with their Pro certificate and all three Associates in just 7 months? More importantly, was it worth it for a frontend dev?Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/european-accessibility-act-frontend-developer-guidehttps://chudy.me/blog/european-accessibility-act-frontend-developer-guideThe European Accessibility Act kicks in on June 28, 2025. Here's what it actually requires and what it means for our day-to-day work as front-end developers.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/frontend-developer-do-repeat-yourselfhttps://chudy.me/blog/frontend-developer-do-repeat-yourself"Don't Repeat Yourself", also known as DRY, is a foundational principle in software development, often learned early in a developer’s journey. At first glance it sounds simple and straightforward. But can it be misapplied? Let's explore it from the frontend perspective.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/when-micro-frontends-are-not-the-right-choicehttps://chudy.me/blog/when-micro-frontends-are-not-the-right-choiceMicro frontends are definitely a trending topic. They receive significant attention by promising better separation of concerns, team independence, and ultimately - quicker delivery. But after years of excitement, I found myself recommending against them. Here’s why.Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/top-7-software-engineering-insights-of-2024https://chudy.me/blog/top-7-software-engineering-insights-of-2024The past year has brought me several transformative insights. Here are the top seven lessons that shaped my journey and, hopefully, might inspire you as well.Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://chudy.me/blog/hello-worldhttps://chudy.me/blog/hello-worldI honestly can't believe this is happening. I've been thinking about starting a software-related blog for quite some time, but I've been reluctant. There were many reasons, which mostly come down to this...Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT