Brad Newman

Recent Blog Comments By Brad Newman

• On The Irrational Demonization Of Two-Way Data-Binding In Angular

  Posted on Dec 3, 2018 at 7:09 PM

  Great post. A while ago I was completely sold on the idea that one-way data flow would be a silver bullet for maintaining state properly. This is a good example that the right tool for the right job should be considered when you are constructing components. More code certainly means more pot... read more »

• Double-Parentheses ()() Requires Too Much Cognitive Load For My Brain

  Posted on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:49 PM

  Glad that I am not the only person who has this problem and is not ashamed to admit it. When I bump into curried functions I start to imagine all of the scopes and how they are maintaining state. Then I find myself with a notepad and a pen questioning my sanity. It's easier to say 'this bit of code... read more »

• Preloading Data Before Executing ngInclude In AngularJS

  Posted on Nov 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

  @Ben, that makes sense. We have just started a full blown angular app and I expect that I will be traveling down this road myself soon enough.... read more »

• Preloading Data Before Executing ngInclude In AngularJS

  Posted on Nov 8, 2013 at 8:00 PM

  Ben, what does your "bn-include-log" directive do? Not really sure I understand what the benefit of lazy loading is. What is the end game with require js?... read more »

• Creating Ruby-Inspired Modules In ColdFusion

  Posted on Jun 7, 2013 at 11:08 AM

  I have just started to pick up Ruby in the last few months. Being able to include functionality so easily with a Gem or a module makes extending functionality so much easier. I like the idea of applying that rational to CF.... read more »

• Win A Copy Of JavaScript Enlightenment By Cody Lindley

  Posted on Aug 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

  This is a hella wicked contest Ben!... read more »

• In The Spirit Of B. Virdot - A Small Gift For A Few Families In Need

  Posted on Dec 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM

  Ben, That's the spirit! Now, if we can get more people to follow your lead. Merry Christmas to ya!... read more »