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.
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Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's splice(). Dynamic Array Manipulation with JavaScript's
Swearing in the Workplace. Swearing in the Workplace
Swearing in the workplace is generally taboo, but not completely off‑limits. Use common sense, consider your audience, and remember that context is everything.
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.
Happy Holidays! Happy Holidays!
A brief 2022 holiday message, with Christmas reflections, family notes, thanks to clients and colleagues, and a sign‑off before returning in 2023.
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.
Check If Today is Between Two Dates in JavaScript. Check If Today is Between Two Dates in JavaScript
Using JavaScript we can use the Date() function to create Date objects, and then use less/more than comparisons to work out if the date falls in between.
JavaScript String Manipulation: substring() vs. substr(). JavaScript String Manipulation:
substring()vs.substr()A practical guide to JavaScript `substring()` and `substr()`, including indexes, lengths, swapped arguments, browser support, and which one to use.
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.
Why We Use an Empty Dependency Array in React's useEffect Hook. Why We Use an Empty Dependency Array in React's
useEffectHookUnderstand the empty dependency array in React useEffect, including run‑once behaviour, cleanup, stale data risks, and how different dependencies behave.
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.
Responsive JavaScript and the matchMedia Method. Responsive JavaScript and the
matchMediaMethodIn the past, we used event listeners on the Window to determine the physical dimensions of a document. Using matchMedia allows us to use media query syntax.
Unravelling JavaScript: Commonly Misunderstood Methods and Features. Unravelling JavaScript: Commonly Misunderstood Methods and Features
A tour of commonly misunderstood JavaScript features, from sort(), slice(), splice(), split(), Math.random(), parseInt(), isNaN(), typeof, and more.
The will‑change Property in CSS. The
will‑changeProperty in CSSThe 'will‑change' property in CSS is a signpost that the element is expected to change, allowing This allows the browser to optimise and improve responsiveness.
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.
Throttling Scroll Events in JavaScript. Throttling Scroll Events in JavaScript
Care needs to be taken when using the onScroll event; it can trigger frequently, leading to greater client‑side resource (CPU) usage, and a laggy interface.
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.
How to Handle Multiple Named Exports in One JavaScript File. How to Handle Multiple Named Exports in One JavaScript File
A simple explanation about how to handle multiple named exports from a single JavaScript file; an essential piece of knowledge when developing modern websites.
Why Remote Work Did Not Make Brighton Web Developers Less Local. Why Remote Work Did Not Make Brighton Web Developers Less Local
Remote work changed how Brighton web developers collaborate, build trust, support clients, and use local expertise without being limited by geography.
How to Import All Named Exports from a JavaScript File. How to Import All Named Exports from a JavaScript File
When export and import was introduced as part of ES6, things changed for the better in JavaScript development. It still causes confusion though. Let me explain.