Pure Functions in JavaScript
Pure functions make JavaScript easier to test, reason about, and reuse. This guide explains what purity means and why it matters in everyday code.
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Understanding the Composition API in Vue 3. Understanding the Composition API in Vue 3
The Vue 3 Composition API explained with practical TypeScript examples, refs, composables, reactivity, and when the pattern genuinely helps larger components.
Dynamic Sizing with CSS min(). Dynamic Sizing with CSS
min()In CSS, `min()` function allows us to set the smallest value from a set as the value of a CSS property. This can be hugely useful in responsive development.
Testing the Content of JSX Data in Cypress. Testing the Content of JSX Data in Cypress
Test JSX‑driven content in Cypress by comparing rendered output, extracting text, handling order, avoiding brittle assumptions, and respecting performance.
Angular Change Detection: How It Works and How to Optimise It. Angular Change Detection: How It Works and How to Optimise It
Angular change detection explained through zone triggers, OnPush, signals, template cost, manual checks, and practical rendering optimisation at scale.
How View Source Stopped Being Enough. How View Source Stopped Being Enough
Why view source stopped being enough for modern web checks, and how rendered HTML, hydration, metadata, schema, crawl paths, and client output changed audits.
Validating Parentheses Input Using TypeScript. Validating Parentheses Input Using TypeScript
Validate parentheses input in TypeScript with a stack, checking bracket order, matching pairs, real parser‑style use cases, and alternative approaches.
Dynamic Calculations in CSS Using calc(). Dynamic Calculations in CSS Using
calc()A discussion on how to use CSS calc() for dynamic calculations directly within your styles. Learn to mix units, perform calculations, and improve responsivity.
Leveraging .then() in Modern JavaScript. Leveraging
.then()in Modern JavaScript.then() still matters in modern JavaScript. This guide explains promise chaining, return values, and why Promise.prototype.then() remains useful.
Stopping Propagation vs. Preventing Default in JavaScript. Stopping Propagation vs. Preventing Default in JavaScript
Understanding `stopPropagation` and `preventDefault` is key to handling events in JavaScript. Here, I explore their differences and when to use each.
Solving the 'Letter Combinations of a Phone Number' Problem with TypeScript. Solving the 'Letter Combinations of a Phone Number' Problem with TypeScript
An exploration of solutions to the 'Letter Combinations of Phone Number' problem using front‑end and TypeScript: recursion, backtracking, and iteration.
Creating Custom Viewport Units Instead of Using vh and vw. Creating Custom Viewport Units Instead of Using
vhandvwCreate custom viewport units with CSS variables and JavaScript to avoid mobile 100vh bugs caused by browser chrome, keyboards, and visible height changes.
Introducing Seeded Randomisation into an SSR Gatsby Project. Introducing Seeded Randomisation into an SSR Gatsby Project
Add seeded randomisation to an SSR Gatsby project, keeping content order deterministic across builds whilst still rotating destination‑style content.
LeetCode: Converting Roman Numerals to Integers. LeetCode: Converting Roman Numerals to Integers
Convert Roman numerals to integers in JavaScript, covering subtractive notation, invalid input caveats, and a clear TypeScript implementation.
LeetCode: Converting Integers to Roman Numerals. LeetCode: Converting Integers to Roman Numerals
Convert integers to Roman numerals in JavaScript, covering symbol rules, greedy matching, edge cases, and a clear TypeScript implementation.
Staying Current: Automating Copyright Year Updates. Staying Current: Automating Copyright Year Updates
Automate copyright year updates across JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue, jQuery, PHP, and WordPress so footers do not go stale each January across stacks.
Repetitive Asynchronous Tasks with JavaScript's setInterval(). Repetitive Asynchronous Tasks with JavaScript's
setInterval()A discussion about using JavaScript's setInterval for repetitive tasks. Manage intervals effectively and understand best practices for time‑bound executions.
Dynamic Navigation with React Router. 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.