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Published on: 11/19/2024 - 5 min read

This JavaScript error took me weeks to find

A big portion of my blog as of late is the Typing Test area that I created over a year ago to test my own 'words-per-minute'. But ...

Published on: 11/8/2024 - 4 min read

How to improve animation performance with JavaScript and CSS

Animating elements on a website can make for a more eye-catching design. But achieving smooth, lag-free animations requires thoughtful optim...

Published on: 10/30/2024 - 4 min read

The many ways to sanitize user input in C#

When we think of sanitizing user input, we often focus on the client facing portion of it, meaning setting appropriate types for our input e...

Javascript

Published on: 10/24/2024 - 4 min read

How to Use the Vibration API for Haptic Feedback in Mobile Web Applications

The JavaScript Vibration API is a powerful yet simple tool that allows developers to trigger vibrations on mobile devices directly through t...

Artificial Intelligence

Published on: 10/15/2024 - 6 min read

How A.I. coding assistants can help prevent developer burnout

A.I. coding assistants have not been out in the wild for too long, but definitely long enough that you either use them in your professional ...

Published on: 10/10/2024 - 4 min read

ChatGPT with Canvas is here to make programming easier

OpenAI recently unveiled their newest feature addition to the ChatGPT interface, canvases. And after a week of taking it for a tes...

Javascript

Published on: 10/7/2024 - 4 min read

What are JavaScript Proxies and how they work

One of the most powerful, but not often seen or used, features of JavaScript are proxies. Proxies were introduced in ECMAScript 6 and they a...

React

Published on: 10/4/2024 - 4 min read

How to effectively use useCallback in a React app

If you're building a React application then understanding how and when to use the useCallback hook can help prevent unnecessary re...

Javascript

Published on: 10/1/2024 - 4 min read

A Look at the Drag and Drop API in JavaScript

The HTML5 Drag and Drop API offers a simple method for allowing the movement of HTML objects around a webpage. In the past, this typically i...

Javascript

Published on: 9/30/2024 - 4 min read

How to Generate GUIDs in JavaScript

Generating unique ID's is a common practice in most modern web applications. Whether you're building APIs, databases, or client-side applica...

Web Development

Published on: 9/26/2024 - 4 min read

How to show PDF file upload previews using JavaScript

Rendering a PDF preview in JavaScript is a common requirement in most modern web applications these days. Whether you're building a file upl...

Javascript

Published on: 9/26/2024 - 5 min read

Web Storage API: LocalStorage vs. SessionStorage

When developing modern web applications, it’s common to store some data directly on the user's browser. Whether it’s user preferences, sessi...

Web Development

Published on: 9/25/2024 - 9 min read

How to improve web accessibility with Semantic HTML elements

Web accessibility has never been more important than it is in modern times. With almost the entire planet being connected by some digital de...

Published on: 9/23/2024 - 4 min read

How to Check for Unused Modules in a Node.js App

Managing dependencies in a Node.js application is something that often times gets ignored by developers. Over time, you may find yourself in...

CSS

Published on: 9/19/2024 - 5 min read

How to Create CSS Counters to Automatically Number Lists

One powerful tool that web developers often overlook are CSS counters. These counters allow you to automatically number elements on you...

CSS

Published on: 9/17/2024 - 6 min read

How to Create Horizontal Scroll Snap in CSS

Scrolling is an essential part of modern web browsing, but when done poorly, it can result in a clunky or frustrating user experience. Think...

CSS

Published on: 9/16/2024 - 6 min read

How to Create a Masonry Style Layout with CSS

Creating visually appealing layouts is key to delivering a great user experience on the web, and one of the most popular styles histori...

CSS

Published on: 9/13/2024 - 5 min read

Working with CSS Variables to Enhance Reusability and Flexibility

CSS Variables, also known as Custom Properties, have become a game-changer in the world of web development. They provide the ability to defi...

CSS

Published on: 9/11/2024 - 5 min read

Understanding CSS Specificity: How Styles Are Applied and Overridden

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is the backbone of web design, allowing developers to style their web pages in an organized and efficient manne...

Published on: 9/10/2024 - 4 min read

10 Advanced CSS Selectors You Probably Aren't Using

CSS has grown exponentially during the past few years in terms of features for developers. And much of that goes unnoticed by your everyday ...

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