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What is a Sugar Function? Understanding Syntactic Sugar in Programming

Dec 26, 2025 •

3 min read

The term “syntactic sugar” was coined in 1964 by computer scientist Peter J. Landin to describe language features that make code sweeter for humans to read and write. A sugar function, or any syntactic sugar, is a convenience for developers that does not fundamentally change the language's core functionality.

What is Tailwind Made Of? Deconstructing the Core Technologies of the CSS Framework

Nov 22, 2025 •

4 min read

With over 400k weekly downloads on npm as of early 2024, Tailwind CSS is a ubiquitous frontend tool. Beyond just a catchy name, what is Tailwind made of? At its core, it's a sophisticated build-time framework built primarily with JavaScript and PostCSS, not a simple CSS file.

What Do You Use D3 For? The Ultimate Guide to Interactive Data Visualization

Oct 29, 2025 •

5 min read

According to the IEEE VIS 2021 Test of Time Award, D3 helped bring data visualization into the mainstream, impacting how millions of visuals are created across newsrooms and websites. So, what do you use D3 for in modern web development? The powerful JavaScript library is the toolkit of choice for crafting custom, dynamic, and interactive data stories directly in the browser.