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Guides, page 10 of 20
This is a relatively generic and broad category where I attempt to offer guidance or instruction on more‑or‑less anything related to front‑end and web development.
Below you will find a subset of articles from my blog specifically about Guides. This is an area I have worked with for many years, and it has been a regular subject in my writing. There are three hundred fifty‑two articles collected together for you below.
Dynamic Navigation with React Router. 
Understanding and Solving Regular Expression Matching. Understanding and Solving Regular Expression Matching
Solve regular expression matching with recursive and dynamic‑programming context, covering dot and star behaviour, edge cases and TypeScript.
LeetCode Container with Most Water: The Two‑Pointer Solution. LeetCode Container with Most Water: The Two‑Pointer Solution
Solve Container With Most Water in TypeScript using the two‑pointer pattern, with pointer movement, complexity, edge cases, and testable logic explained.
How Much Do Software Engineers Make in the UK? How Much Do Software Engineers Make in the UK?
How much software engineers make in the UK, with realistic late‑2023 salary ranges for graduate, mid‑level, senior, London, and sector‑driven roles.
Top Reasons to Work with a Local Web Developer in Brighton. Top Reasons to Work with a Local Web Developer in Brighton
Discover why working with a local web developer in Brighton matters. With local insight, tailored solutions, and reliable support, Brighton businesses benefit.
Is a Software Engineer High Paying? Is a Software Engineer High Paying?
Is software engineering high paying in the UK? Usually yes after the early career stage, though pay varies a lot by location, sector, seniority, and company.
Understanding prototype.apply() in JavaScript. Understanding
prototype.apply()in JavaScriptUnderstand Function.prototype.apply() in JavaScript, including this binding, array‑like arguments, call() differences, dynamic invocation, and modern use cases.
The Longest Palindromic Substring in JavaScript. The Longest Palindromic Substring in JavaScript
Explore the 'Longest Palindromic Substring' problem: its relevance in web development and four JavaScript (ES6 & TypeScript) solutions for efficiency.
Enhancing Web Typography with text‑wrap: balance. Enhancing Web Typography with
text‑wrap: balanceExploring the synergy of `text‑wrap: pretty` and `text‑wrap: balance` in web typography, enhancing text aesthetics and readability in different contexts.
Using JavaScript and the Two‑Pointer Technique to Solve 4Sum. Using JavaScript and the Two‑Pointer Technique to Solve 4Sum
Master the 4Sum problem in JavaScript: Explore the two‑pointer technique, solve with ES6/TypeScript, and test using Cypress. Elevate your coding skills.
The Power of text‑wrap: pretty. The Power of
text‑wrap: prettyAn exploration of the power of `text‑wrap: pretty` in CSS, a simple but very effective way to enhance web typography by preventing orphans in blocks of text.
JavaScript's hasOwnProperty() Method. JavaScript's
hasOwnProperty()MethodDiscover JavaScript's `hasOwnProperty()` for checking an object's own properties, an essential method for accurate and reliable object property iteration.
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.
Add Two Numbers in TypeScript: A LeetCode Linked List Solution. Add Two Numbers in TypeScript: A LeetCode Linked List Solution
Solve LeetCode Add Two Numbers in TypeScript with linked‑list traversal, carry handling, edge cases, and a clear implementation you can test and extend.
3Sum in JavaScript: Two Pointers After Sorting. 3Sum in JavaScript: Two Pointers After Sorting
Solve the 3Sum problem in JavaScript with sorting, two pointers, duplicate skipping, Jest coverage, edge cases, and a clear TypeScript implementation.
JavaScript's typeof Operator: Uses and Limitations. JavaScript's
typeofOperator: Uses and LimitationsExplore the usage and limitations of JavaScript's `typeof` operator, understand its quirks, and learn when and how to use it effectively in your code.
Will AI Replace Front‑End Developers? Will AI Replace Front‑End Developers?
Will AI replace front‑end developers? This article separates routine automation from judgement, accessibility, browser knowledge, product context, and UX.