String to Integer (atoi): Decoding Strings in JavaScript
Unravelling the origins of 'atoi': from its C‑language roots as an ASCII‑to‑integer converter to its widespread recognition in modern programming contexts.
Articles
Guides, page 9 of 18
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.
String to Integer (atoi): Decoding Strings in JavaScript. 
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.
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.
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.
Return the Length of Arguments Passed in JavaScript. Return the Length of Arguments Passed in JavaScript
An article describing how to count function arguments in JavaScript. Use 'rest' parameters in ES6 or the 'arguments' object for older JavaScript environments.
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.
LeetCode: Reversing Integers with JavaScript. LeetCode: Reversing Integers with JavaScript
Explore the 'Reverse Integer' problem, its relevance in web development, and an efficient solution using TypeScript and ES6. Dive into basic data manipulations.
Using the filter() Method in JavaScript. Using the
filter()Method in JavaScriptUse JavaScript filter() to create arrays of matching items, with callback syntax, object filtering examples, readable predicates, and practical tips.
Manipulating Strings in JavaScript with split(). Manipulating Strings in JavaScript with
split()Use JavaScript split() for string manipulation, including delimiters, limits, regular expressions, edge cases, parsing, and practical data handling.
JavaScript String Manipulation: substring() vs. substr(). JavaScript String Manipulation:
substring()vs.substr()Delve into JavaScript's substring() and avoid confusion with substr(), mastering string slicing with clarity and precision in your coding endeavours.
Solving the LeetCode Two Sum Problem Using JavaScript. Solving the LeetCode Two Sum Problem Using JavaScript
Solve the Two Sum problem efficiently in JavaScript with Hash Map or Two Pointers. Learn how to find pairs of numbers that sum up to a given target.
Mastering JavaScript's slice(). Mastering JavaScript's
slice()Explore the capabilities of JavaScript's Array.prototype.slice() for creating subarrays, cloning arrays, and more, with no changes to the original.
Understanding JavaScript's sort() Method. Understanding JavaScript's
sort()MethodUnderstand JavaScript's sort() method, including in‑place mutation, string defaults, numeric comparators, object sorting, and unexpected ordering behaviour.
Using the Modulo Operator in JavaScript. Using the Modulo Operator in JavaScript
A discussion about the JavaScript modulo operator, its functionality, origins, and diverse applications in web dev, including arithmetic and complex algorithms.
What A Levels Do You Need for Software Engineering? What A Levels Do You Need for Software Engineering?
What A Levels help most for software engineering in the UK? This guide covers Maths, where Computer Science helps, and routes beyond a perfect set.
Higher‑Order Functions in JavaScript. Higher‑Order Functions in JavaScript
Higher‑order functions in JavaScript take functions as arguments or return them. Here, I explore their benefits, common use cases, and practical examples.
The Safest Way to Test for NaN. The Safest Way to Test for
NaNNaN is an unusual concept in JavaScript, especially for developers newer to the language. As a result, testing for it can be more complex than first expected.