TheNightCoder's Tech Diaries
TheNightCoder's Tech Diaries

TheNightCoder's Tech Diaries

Practical guides on web development and life hacks for IT enthusiasts.


Why I Test Smarter, Not Harder

28 Jul 2026 1 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.01

"I have a confession to make. I don‘t write unit tests for every function I create. I don‘t always follow TDD. And honestly? I don‘t think my code needs it. Before you come at me with pitchforks — let me explain." 1. Not Every Project Needs a Full T...

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Software Engineering

27 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.04

"If I could send a letter to my first-year self, I‘d write it today. Not to warn her about every mistake — she‘ll make them anyway. But just to say: 'You‘ll be okay.' Here are 7 things I wish I knew on the first day of university." 1. Don‘t Be Afrai...

My First Internship Hunt Was a Disaster — But It Taught Me Everything

26 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.03

"I sent out 50 internship applications. I got 2 responses. One of them was a rejection. That was my first experience looking for a job in IT. I was sure I was doing everything right. Then I realized I was doing almost everything wrong. Here‘s my stor...

Will AI Replace Programmers? My Honest Take (As a Student)

25 Jul 2026 1 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.03

"I get asked this question almost every day: 'Aren‘t you afraid that AI will replace programmers?' My honest answer: yes and no. Let me explain why." 1. Yes, AI Can Write Code ChatGPT can generate a function. It can write a loop, a class, even a sim...

The Most Useless Subjects in IT University (And How I Survived Them)

24 Jul 2026 3 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.02

"I‘m a software engineering student. And I love my major — really. I still remember my first week: I was so excited to start coding. But when I got my schedule, I looked at some of the subjects and literally thought: 'What is this doing here?'. I act...

Stop Learning Python. It's a Trap for Beginners

22 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.01

"I started learning Python because everyone told me it was 'beginner-friendly.' I still remember my excitement when I wrote my first 'Hello, World!' — it felt like magic. 6 months later, I realized I had learned almost nothing about how programming...

Stop Overthinking Algorithms: 5 Simple Rules That Actually Work

21 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.01

"What is an algorithm — in plain English? It's a sequence of actions that leads to a result. But not every sequence qualifies as an algorithm. An algorithm has 5 strict properties. Today, I'm explaining them with real-life examples — no boring defin...

I Failed My First Coding Exam. Then I Made This 8-Step Cheat Sheet.

20 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.03

"I'm a part-time software engineering student. When I was preparing for my programming exam, the most helpful thing was memorizing these 8 stages of program development. Today I'm sharing my cheat sheet — short, simple, and no fluff. If you're a begi...

Coder vs Engineer: Who Does IT Really Need (and How to Become One)?

19 Jul 2026 2 minute read 0 comments TheNightCoder $0.07

When I first started my software engineering degree, I thought we'd just learn to write code. C, Python, loops, arrays — the usual stuff. Then we had a lecture that completely changed how I see IT. They showed us a picture that broke everything down:...