Kealan Parr Software engineer, technical writer and member of the Unicode Consortium.

Stories by Kealan Parr

How To Extend Enums In TypeScript

How to extend enums in TypeScript

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Learn how to extend enums in TypeScript using techniques like unions types, spread syntax, and const assertions.

Kealan Parr
Aug 15, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read
How To Pass A TypeScript Function As A Parameter

How to pass a TypeScript function as a parameter

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Understand TypeScript functions and how to pass them as a parameter in your apps.

Kealan Parr
Feb 6, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read
Bootstrap React App Smol-Developer

Bootstrap a React app with smol developer

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We investigate using the smol developer AI tool to bootstrap a React app, create a browser plugin, and assist with pair programming.

Kealan Parr
Sep 20, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
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Writing a constructor in TypeScript

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Discover how to add a constructor onto an interface in TypeScript and the common use cases for when and why to do so.

Kealan Parr
Jan 10, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read
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Adding emojis to your React app

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There are multiple ways to add emojis into your React app. Here’s a short guide to fit almost every single use case.

Kealan Parr
Nov 16, 2021 ⋅ 4 min read
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How to use pointers in Go

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Deciding when and how to use pointers is done on a case-by-case basis, and this guide explains when it’s best to utilize them.

Kealan Parr
Sep 13, 2021 ⋅ 5 min read