Lifelong Learner
Hi, I'm James Leveille.
I'm a software developer who loves to learn, build, and share the journey. This space is where I document my explorations across coding, reading, and faith—sharing practical insights, book takeaways, and personal reflections as I grow.
On the side, I love building projects to master new technologies and create tools for my own daily use. I host all my active projects on worklala.com , where each application ships as a decoupled feature on a shared platform.
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Writing
- Programming 2 min read
Understanding JSX: Why if Statements Cause Syntax Errors
Why JSX curly braces only accept JavaScript expressions and how transpilation breaks down under the hood.
Ever wondered why writing an if statement inside JSX throws a syntax error? Learn how JavaScript transpiles JSX into function arguments and why understanding the difference between expressions and statements is key to conditional rendering in React.
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- Bible 4 min read
Read the Bible to Learn from History
Discover how biblical history provides a timeless blueprint for human nature and wisdom.
From ancient Israel to first-century Corinth, human nature has remained remarkably consistent. Explore why reading the Bible as a historical record gives us a clear blueprint to avoid past pitfalls, break destructive patterns, and live with practical wisdom today.
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- Programming 3 min read
The JSX Series (Part 3): How JSX Powers Fast Re-renders in React
How JSX objects fuel Virtual DOM diffing to enable surgical, lightning-fast updates in real web applications.
Learn how JSX converts UI elements into lightweight Virtual DOM objects, allowing React to diff changes in memory and execute fast, targeted updates in the browser.
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