When jQuery Plugins Became Front‑End Debt
Why old jQuery plugins became front‑end debt, from hidden state and global CSS to accessibility gaps, browser assumptions, migration cost, and ownership.
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Development is the broadest category in my writing, so it works as the main archive rather than a narrow subject label. It brings together implementation notes and technical decisions, with delivery lessons from across the rest of the site.
When jQuery Plugins Became Front‑End Debt. 
JavaScript's hasOwnProperty() Method. JavaScript's
hasOwnProperty()MethodUnderstand JavaScript's
hasOwnProperty(),Object.hasOwn(), and theinoperator, including the difference between own and inherited object properties.
3Sum Closest in JavaScript: Sorting and Two Pointers. 3Sum Closest in JavaScript: Sorting and Two Pointers
Solve 3Sum Closest in JavaScript with sorting and two pointers, reducing brute‑force work whilst finding the nearest total efficiently in TypeScript.
Removing Duplicates from a JavaScript Array ('Deduping'). Removing Duplicates from a JavaScript Array ('Deduping')
Deduping an array involves removing duplicate values to ensure each item appears only once. Here, I explore different JavaScript techniques to achieve this.
Trigonometric Functions in CSS. Trigonometric Functions in CSS
CSS trigonometric functions open up more expressive layout and animation patterns. This guide covers sin(), cos(), tan(), and practical examples.
JavaScript's typeof Operator: Uses and Limitations. JavaScript's
typeofOperator: Uses and LimitationsExplore the usage and limitations of JavaScript's
typeofoperator, understand its quirks, and learn when and how to use it effectively in your code.
parseInt in JavaScript: The Significance of Radix. parseIntin JavaScript: The Significance of RadixLearn why parseInt()'s radix argument matters in JavaScript, how numeric bases affect parsing and why specifying the base makes conversion predictable.
Build‑Time SEO Checks in Gatsby. Build‑Time SEO Checks in Gatsby
Run build‑time SEO checks in Gatsby across routes, metadata, canonicals, headings, sitemaps, schema, redirects, CMS content gaps, and release confidence.
Harnessing the Power of Function.prototype.bind(). Harnessing the Power of
Function.prototype.bind()Explore JavaScript's
Function.prototype.bind()method to master function contexts and argument handling, enhancing your code's flexibility and reliability.
Automatically Generate Text Sitemaps in Gatsby. Automatically Generate Text Sitemaps in Gatsby
When it comes to text‑based sitemaps in Gatsby, gatsby‑plugin‑sitemap falls short. Fortunately, it is straightforward to implement using Node.js and GraphQL.
JavaScript Array Manipulation: slice() vs. splice(). JavaScript Array Manipulation:
slice()vs.splice()Compare JavaScript slice() and splice(), including copying versus mutation, return values, array edits, common confusion, and safer manipulation patterns.
Understanding the Nullish Coalescing (??) Operator in JavaScript. Understanding the Nullish Coalescing (
??) Operator in JavaScriptUnderstand JavaScript's nullish coalescing operator, comparing ?? with ||, preserving valid falsy values, and writing clearer default‑value logic.
Understanding setTimeout() in JavaScript. Understanding
setTimeout()in JavaScriptAn exploration of JavaScript's
setTimeoutfunction. Understand its nuances in component lifecycles, and learn effective timing strategies using it.
The LeetCode Zigzag Conversion Problem in TypeScript. The LeetCode Zigzag Conversion Problem in TypeScript
An exploration of the Zigzag Conversion problem: solve using string manipulation in web development, from iterative approaches to direct mathematical solutions.
Common Accessibility Pitfalls in Web Development. Common Accessibility Pitfalls in Web Development
Accessibility issues often creep in through ordinary front‑end habits. This article covers common mistakes and the fixes that make sites easier to use.
Sorting Objects in JavaScript. Sorting Objects in JavaScript
Sort arrays of objects in JavaScript with comparator functions, numeric and string properties, return values, case sensitivity, and deeper sorting notes.
Commenting in Front‑End Languages. Commenting in Front‑End Languages
There are essentially two different types of commenting in development languages: single‑line, and multi‑line. Here, we discuss these, and how to use them.
Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's splice(). Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's
splice()Discover how to master array modifications with JavaScript's Array.prototype.splice(), your all‑in‑one method for removing, adding, and replacing elements.