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5 articles on JavaScript, architecture, and building things.
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What is the Virtual DOM?
A deep dive into the lightweight JavaScript representation of the real DOM and why frameworks like React use it.
Atharv Dange
2026-01-15
javascript react performance
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How React's Reconciliation Algorithm Works
Understanding the diffing process that makes React updates efficient - keys, fiber, and the 5 cases of reconciliation.
Atharv Dange
2026-02-03
react algorithms internals
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CSR vs SSR: It's Not Black and White
The rendering strategy debate is more nuanced than Twitter makes it seem. Here's how to actually think about the tradeoffs.
Atharv Dange
2026-03-10
architecture performance ssr
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JavaScript Promises: A Deep Dive
From callback hell to async/await - understanding promises from the ground up with real analogies.
Atharv Dange
2026-04-01
javascript async fundamentals
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Building an OIDC Provider from Scratch
What I learned from implementing a full spec-compliant OpenID Connect Identity Provider in Express + TypeScript.
Atharv Dange
2026-04-20
auth oidc typescript security