Horizontal & Vertical Scanning: The Longest Common Prefix Problem
Unravel the art of finding the Longest Common Prefix in strings using TypeScript. Dive deep into Horizontal & Vertical Scanning methods with code insights.
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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 that I have worked with for many years, and have managed to write about quite a few times. There are three hundred seven collected together for you below.
Horizontal & Vertical Scanning: The Longest Common Prefix Problem. 
Intervals in Practice: Solving the 'Merge Intervals' Problem. Intervals in Practice: Solving the 'Merge Intervals' Problem
Solve Merge Intervals in TypeScript by sorting ranges, merging overlaps, handling touching intervals, preserving inputs, and avoiding common mistakes.
Understanding the CSS :where() Function. Understanding the CSS
:where()FunctionThe CSS `where()` function groups selectors without specificity, simplifying overrides. Here, I explain its use, benefits, and why it can reduce code clarity.
Understanding Signals in Angular: The Future of Reactivity. Understanding Signals in Angular: The Future of Reactivity
Angular signals explained properly, from computed values and effects to where they simplify state, templates, and change detection without replacing RxJS.
Using Vue's Suspense for Asynchronous Components. Using Vue's Suspense for Asynchronous Components
How Vue Suspense handles async components and loading states, where it helps, where it falls short, and what still needs extra care in production.
Prefix and Suffix Products: Solving 'Product of Array Except Self'. Prefix and Suffix Products: Solving 'Product of Array Except Self'
How to solve Product of Array Except Self without division, using prefix and suffix products to keep the logic linear and interview‑safe in TypeScript.
LeetCode: Removing the nth Node from the End of a List. LeetCode: Removing the
nthNode from the End of a ListHow to remove the Nth node from the end of a linked list in TypeScript. Here we break down and explore a simple double‑pass and an efficient single‑pass method.
Building Custom Directives in Angular. Building Custom Directives in Angular
How to build custom directives in Angular when DOM behaviour belongs outside a component, and how to keep selectors and scope readable in larger templates.
The Palindrome Number Problem: Strings vs. Maths in JavaScript. The Palindrome Number Problem: Strings vs. Maths in JavaScript
Distinguishing two approaches to detect palindrome numbers: the intuitive string method vs. the optimised mathematical technique, highlighting their merits.
Building Design Systems for Web Applications with Figma, Storybook, and npm. Building Design Systems for Web Applications with Figma, Storybook, and npm
Build design systems for web apps with Figma tokens, Storybook components, npm packages, release discipline, supply‑chain care, and team adoption.
Caching Strategies for Data Fetching in Next.js. Caching Strategies for Data Fetching in Next.js
Caching strategies for data fetching in Next.js, including force‑cache, revalidation, stale data trade‑offs, and the debugging traps teams hit in production.
What are Higher‑Order Components in React? What are Higher‑Order Components in React?
Higher‑Order Components (HOCs) in React wrap components to enhance functionality. Here, I explore how HOCs work, common use cases, and when to use them.
Object Control in JavaScript: defineProperties(). Object Control in JavaScript:
defineProperties()Object.defineProperties() gives you fine‑grained control over JavaScript objects. This guide covers descriptors, defaults, and practical use cases.
The JavaScript map() Method. The JavaScript
map()MethodUse JavaScript map() to transform arrays and render JSX lists, with callback syntax, return values, practical examples, and readability tips in real code.
Angular Standalone Components: Do We Still Need Modules? Angular Standalone Components: Do We Still Need Modules?
Explore Angular standalone components, what they replace, where NgModules still matter, and how to structure modern Angular applications cleanly.
React's Reconciliation Algorithm Explained. React's Reconciliation Algorithm Explained
React's reconciliation algorithm updates the UI by comparing the virtual DOM with the previous state. I explore how it works and why it improves performance.
Finding the Median of Two Sorted Arrays with JavaScript. Finding the Median of Two Sorted Arrays with JavaScript
Exploring the 'Find Median of Two Sorted Arrays' problem: Understand its significance in interviews, dive into a TypeScript solution, and test with Cypress.
Understanding Event Loop and Concurrency in JavaScript. Understanding Event Loop and Concurrency in JavaScript
The JavaScript event loop explained clearly, including tasks, microtasks, rendering, and why async code can still feel surprising under pressure.