38 results for: asynchronous
Examine the 10 key PHP functions I use frequently
PHP never ceases to surprise me with its built-in capabilities. These are a few of the functions I find most fascinating. 1. Levenshtein This function uses the Levenshtein algorithm to calculate the disparity or "distance" between two text strings. Named after its creator, Vladimir Levenshtein, it measures how identical two words or…
Category : Php 17-10-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we explored the fundamentals of the Payment Request API and how it simplifies the payment experience. Now, let's delve deeper into advanced features and best practices to further optimize the integration of this powerful API. We start by making a modification of supportedMethods by…
Category : Javascript 08-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 1)
The Payment Request API has emerged as the new standard for online payments, transforming the way transactions are conducted on the internet. In this two-part series, we will delve into the intricacies of this powerful API and explore how it simplifies the payment experience for both users and merchants. Part 1:…
Category : Javascript 12-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
How do you stop JavaScript execution for a while: sleep()
A sleep()function is a function that allows you to stop the execution of code for a certain amount of time. Using a function similar to this can be interesting for many reasons: from waiting for some condition to be met before continuing with the code, to simulating during development an…
Category : Javascript 31-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Infinite scrolling with native JavaScript using the Fetch API
I have long wanted to talk about how infinite scroll functionality can be implemented in a list of items that might be on any Web page. Infinite scroll is a technique that allows the user to interact with the mouse by scrolling down to load new dynamic content. In this way, the…
Category : Javascript 15-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Callbacks in JavaScript
Callback functions are the same old JavaScript functions. They have no special syntax, as they are simply functions that are passed as an argument to another function. The function that receives the callback as an argument is called a higher-order function. Any function can be used as a callback, since it is…
Category : Javascript 22-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript Arrow functions: What they are and how to use them
In this article we are going to see what they are and how to use JavaScript Arrow Functions, a new feature introduced with the ES6 standard (ECMAScript 6). What are Arrow Functions Arrow Functions are a new syntax for defining anonymous functions in JavaScript in a more concise way. Being an abbreviated…
Category : Javascript 30-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top Javascript Libraries and Frameworks Part 2
What are JavaScript frameworks? JavaScript frameworks are application frameworks that allow developers to manipulate code to meet their particular needs. Web application development is like building a house. You have the option of creating everything from scratch with construction materials. But it will take a long time and can incur high costs. But…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1
JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Understanding LCP, CLS, FID. All about Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console
A few months ago we talked about certain Google metrics that were displayed in Search Console. The reason for writing another post on this topic is that Google has changed this again, giving priority to other metrics. Interestingly, we thought in that previous study that the FCP and FID were not…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Laura Celis Ballesta
A FULFILLED PROMISE - Using the FETCH API to make AJAX calls
In this article we talked about what AJAX calls are and how to use them in a traditional way, by using the XMLHttpRequest (XHR) object. In short, thanks to AJAX calls a web page can be partially updated without having to reload the whole content. This leads to better loading…
Category : Javascript 26-12-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
Making AJAX requests to a REST API using vanilla JavaScript and XHR
Imagine you just build your first static web page and you would like to add some functionality to make it more attractive and generally more usable. Perhaps you would like to entertain your web page visitor with randomly generated cat facts, jokes, or, (preferably not randomly generated) weather forecasts or…
Category : Javascript 25-11-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
Javascript: what are callbacks and how to use them.
Today we are going to learn about a concept that is widely used in javascript and that is used quite a lot by today's frameworks, libraries, especially NodeJS. This is the use of Callbacks. What is a Callback? Simplifying, it is to pass a function as a parameter so that this function…
Category : Javascript 23-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Awesome JavaScript Games and Js Software to create Games
Best sites js13kGames 2019 - Highlights from the js13kGames 2019 competition. js13kGames 2018 - 13 Games in ≤ 13kB of JavaScript. js13kGames 2017 - Build a game in 13kB or less with js13kGames. Adventure Triangle: Back To Home - You are lost in the cave. Try to get out and back to home. Sometimes it…
Category : Javascript 30-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript: Promises explained with simple real life examples
Handling asynchronous data flows is complex, who hasn't faced codes like this one?: checkWeather('palma de mallorca', (error, weather) => { if (error) throw error; if (weather === 'well') { return checkFlights('palma de mallorca', (err, flights) => { if (err) throw err; buyTicket(flights, (e, ticket) => { if (e) throw e; console.log('ticket nº…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript. What's new in ES2020?
As we discussed in our article about the ES2019 features you should try, ECMAScript's proposals will continue to grow and give rise to new implementations. Therefore, you can already access the new ECMAScript features summarized in ES2020. So, in order not to miss the train, it is worth to be informed…
Category : Javascript 05-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is Webpack and how does it work
WebPack is basically a packer of modules or module bundler, but thanks to one of its components, the plugins, can be used as tasks runner, ie we can do tasks of all kinds, such as moving directories, clean up, etc... To understand what Webpack is, let's analyze this graph a bit. Webpack…
Category : Programming 23-11-2019 by Silvia Mazzetta
Understanding the JavaScript language (guidelines for beginners)
What began in 1995 as a modest 10-day project is now one of the world's most commonly used programming languages. JavaScript is actually everywhere, thanks to more advanced JavaScript engines and the introduction of frameworks like Node, Apache Cordova, Ionic, and Electron that took the language beyond the simple web…
Category : Javascript 18-06-2019 by Janeth Kent
The Bible of the Best Node.Js Frameworks
Node.js is the platform built on chrome’s javascript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. It uses an event-driven non-blocking IO modal that makes it lightweight and efficient. node.js is perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices. Node.js frameworks can help to streamline the development of web…
Category : Javascript 09-05-2019 by Janeth Kent
Core features overview of JavaScript syntax (ES6)
Several changes to JavaScript were introduced by ECMAScript 2015, also well-known as ES6. Here is a summary of a number of the foremost common options and syntactic variations, where applicable, with comparisons to ES5. Variables and constant comparison In the following table, we provide a brief overview of the concepts of scope…
Category : Javascript 11-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Async/Await how they really work: an example
Promises give us an easier way to deal sequentially with asynchrony in our code. This is a welcome addition, given that our brains are not designed to deal efficiently with asynchronicity. Async / await functions, help us to write completely synchronous code while performing asynchronous tasks in the background. The functionality…
Category : Javascript 22-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Working with JSON in JavaScript
JSON is short for JavaScript Object Notation and an easy - to - access way to store information. In short, it gives us a collection of human - readable data that we can access in a very logical way. In addition to RSS feeds, any sites now share data using JSON,…
Category : Javascript 08-04-2020 by Janeth Kent
Best Node Js Resources, Courses and Tutorials.
NodeJS is a platform that enables developers to write high-performance and networked applications server side. And using good old Javascript as well. Why should you study NodeJS? To begin with, it never hurts to learn something new. But most importantly, it's great to learn NodeJS. With a focus on modern JavaScript and real-world application,…
Category : Javascript 10-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Node.js Course in 90 Minutes
Node.js can be defined as a Google Chrome JavaScript V8 engine based on a dynamic, cross-platform and open-source JavaScript framework or runtime environment. Node.js was initially implemented as a client-side scripting language, developed by Ryan Dahl in 2009. JavaScript code and scripts running on the server side are now used…
Category : Javascript 08-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript Manual for Beginners
The JavaScript Manual shows you how to use JavaScript and gives an overview of the language. I GETTING STARTED ABOUT Created by Netscape in 1995 as an extension of HTML for Netscape Navigator 2.0, JavaScript had as its main function the manipulation of HTML documents and form validation. Before winning this name so…
Category : Javascript 04-09-2018 by Janeth Kent
Useful technical SEO checklist for developers
Let's start from the beginning. What is SEO? When we talk about SEO we are talking about Search Engine Optimisation: we are talking about the organic positioning of a web page in search results. And when we say organic positioning we mean unpaid positioning. SEO is a discipline, strategy or set…
Category : Seo & sem 15-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Fetch API, an amazing replacement of XMLHttpRequest AJAX
When AJAX came to the modern web, it changed the definition of how web works. We all are using ajax for a long time but not with Fetch API. To load a new content in a web page, we do not need a full page reload. Using AJAX, we can…
Category : Programming 19-02-2017 by Janeth Kent
Getting started with Node.Js
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime environment (hence its .js termination in reference to the JavaScript language). This real-time runtime environment includes everything you need to run a program written in JavaScript. It also brings many benefits and solves many problems, so it would be more than interesting to take our…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
PHP Libraries For Summer 2016
Here are our picks for the 12 most useful and interesting open-source PHP libraries that you should check out this summer! Monolog With Monolog you can create advanced logging systems by sending your PHP logs to files, sockets, databases, inboxes or other web services. The library has over 50 handlers for various…
Category : Php 11-08-2016 by Janeth Kent
Build a realtime jQuery plugin
Realtime web technologies make it really easy to add live content to previously static web pages. Live content can bring a page alive, retain users and remove the need for them to refresh the page periodically. Realtime updates are generally achieved by connecting to a source of data, subscribing to the…
Category : Javascript 27-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
Weekly Fresh Resources for Designers and Developers: JavaScript, HTML & CSS – Week of August 12, 2013
This is our weekly design news column where we share our favorite design related articles, resources and cool freebies from the past week. Enjoy :) Tutorials Raymond Camden shares a very cool proof of concept for drawing a shape on a map and getting back map data from Google Maps. Using Drawing Tools…
Category : Web design 21-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
Top 12 free JavaScript resources for advanced users
If you have a strong knowledge in programming and want to improve your JavaScript skills or you want a good reference book then this list is for you. We've put together a list of 12 of our favorite JavaScript free book to help save you time and energy along the way.…
Category : Javascript 26-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Best Project Management Tools For Planning
Project management tools are one of the essentials when it comes to having a project run successfully. Whether you are a freelancer, or simply an owner of a small business, it comes in handy to know what is required and needed in order to manage a client’s project successfully. Programmers and engineers…
Category : Software 02-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
How to use AdSense with Responsive Design
After some time publishing interesting information on your website, it is normal that you want to make a profit. One of the most widely used systems is Adsense, a Google service that allows you to display advertising on your website to generate income. An income that will depend on the number…
Category : Web design 23-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Mastering JavaScript: Top Resources to Propel Your Learning Journey
Learning JavaScript is a valuable decision if you're interested in coding and pursuing a career in the tech industry. JavaScript holds the top spot as the most popular programming language on GitHub and is widely used by professional developers, as indicated by the Stack Overflow Developer Survey. It's worth noting that…
Category : Javascript 23-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
25 Useful HTML5 Tools For Web Designers & Developers
The latest version of HTML – HTML5, adds many new elements to the applications that are being developed. It's very important important for the web developers and web designers to learn and use the elements of HTML5 to develop web apps and sites. Here we have some fresh and news HTML5 resources which are…
Category : Web design 29-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Turbulenz, open source html5 game engine
Some of the best things in the world are open source — that is to say that the basic code or instructions for it are available for everyone to use for free. Google’s Android operating system, for example, is open to anyone who wants to use it. That provides companies…
Category : Videogames 03-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Creating a Notepad app with indexedDB
indexedDB, which is new in HTML5, allows developers to persist data within the web browser. As a result your app runs both online and offline with powerful query facilities. indexedDB is different from traditional relational databases in that it is an objectStore instead of a collection of rows and columns. You just…
Category : Databases 14-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
