Hello, World!
I’m Jaka, a 28-year-old web developer from Slovenia (tiny, stunning European country, that is somehow packed with Alps, beaches, castles, wine, and a cave dragon at the same time) with a master’s degree in Computer Science.
Before we dive in, let’s get the formalities out of the way: yes, I love music, yes, I enjoy long walks on the beach, and yes, I know how stereotypical that sounds. There. Now we’re friends.
So, what do I actually do?
I’ve been crafting web applications for over a decade, starting with humble HTML-only websites and forums before evolving into more complex creations like custom-built CMS tools, drag-and-drop page editors, and even Node.js packages. My career journey includes five years in the digital gaming and entertainment software industry, and I’ve recently ventured into the ever-exciting world of cloud security. It’s safe to say I’ve navigated some diverse terrain in the tech world.
One of my favorite things in life is building things—whether it’s a slick web app, a neat API, or just a creative solution to a tricky problem. Web development has always felt like my calling, and I’m lucky to get to do what I love every day.
If you’re here because you need help with something web-related, you’re in the right place. Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to collaborate, brainstorm, or just talk shop.
February 24, 2023
A good skill to have when you're transitioning from a junior developer onto a more senior level is to know how to pick good libraries without risking being locked in. In this post, I show you how to make sure your code is sustainable even when using many external libraries.
April 30, 2022
A story on how to make the zsh terminal output /c/o/some-project instead of /code/other/some-project, because I like my prompts minimal.
September 28, 2021
We've explained how to make z-index ordering more maintainable, but it doesn't work with more complex situations. Today, we address that issue.
March 23, 2020
How does one tackle the issue of constantly having to change z-index properties for different elements? What is the easiest way to adjust priorities and make them maintainable to not make them go over 9000? Here's how.
March 14, 2020
First blog post on the Netlify CMS.