Articles
JavaScript is the working language behind most of my front‑end writing, from small browser behaviours to application state and asynchronous code. These articles favour the mechanism behind a feature over a clever trick, whether the subject is callbacks, async code, or a language edge that only becomes obvious in production.
String.startsWith(), endsWith(), and includes() in JavaScriptUse startsWith(), endsWith(), and includes() in JavaScript for clearer string checks, case‑sensitive matching, position arguments, and readable intent.
window.resize Events in iOSUnderstand phantom window.resize events in iOS Safari, including dynamic browser UI, viewport changes, orientation, user interaction, and mitigation patterns.
for...in vs. for...of in JavaScriptCompare for...in and for...of in JavaScript, including keys, values, arrays, objects, iterables, inherited properties, and choosing the clearest loop.
JSON.parse() and JSON.stringify() Explained for Beginners`JSON.parse()` and `JSON.stringify()` explained clearly, including when to convert data, common mistakes, localStorage use, and why functions disappear.
Default parameters in JavaScript explored in more depth, including expression defaults, evaluation order, undefined, API design, and subtle edge cases.
Array.from() and Array.of() in JavaScript`Array.from()` and `Array.of()` in JavaScript explained with NodeLists, array‑like objects, generated arrays, and why `new Array()` can still catch people out.
Default parameters in JavaScript explained from the ES6 syntax through undefined handling, old workarounds, cleaner calls, everyday use, and function design.
A technical article explaining what arrow functions are in JavaScript, and providing code examples. It includes comparisons against non‑arrow functions.
arguments Object vs. Rest Parameters in JavaScriptThe `arguments` object vs. rest parameters in JavaScript, including readability, array behaviour, arrow function differences, and modern best practices.
Understand why HTML form values are always strings in JavaScript, plus safe conversion for numbers, booleans, checkboxes, radio buttons, and FormData.
Use object property shorthand and computed property names in JavaScript for cleaner literals, derived keys, method shorthand, and overwrite cautions.
null and undefined in JavaScriptCompare null and undefined in JavaScript, including assignment, missing values, typeof quirks, arithmetic behaviour, equality, and common bugs clearly.
An article which explains how to use modules in JavaScript, including exporting and importing named and default exports, and potential issues to watch out for.
Object.assign() in JavaScript: Merging and Shallow CopiesUse Object.assign() in JavaScript for merging and shallow copies, with target mutation, overwrite rules, nested‑object cautions, and newer alternatives.
Use feature detection in front‑end work by checking browser capability, choosing enhancement or fallback paths, and avoiding fragile user‑agent assumptions.
Render lists in React with stable keys, avoiding index and random‑key bugs, preserving component state correctly through filtering, sorting, and reordering.
== and === in JavaScriptCompare == and === in JavaScript through type coercion, strict equality, surprising conversions, safer defaults, and when loose equality still appears.
An article that provides a beginner‑friendly introduction to classes in JavaScript, explaining what they are, how they work, and how to use them in your code.