169 results for: functions
Alternative tools for graphic design
There are many people today who only use the following for design purposes Canva as it is a really popular software and website and there is no denying that it has a great performance and a lot of content to work with. But depending on your needs, or in the long…
Category : Web design 06-07-2023 by Laura Celis Ballesta
How to Use ChatGPT to automatically create Spotify playlists
We will explain, step by step, how you can create Spotify playlists using ChatGPT. The arrival of ChatGPT, the chatbot based on OpenAI's natural language model, has revolutionized the world of technology. Thanks to this powerful tool, any user can access all the functions of this AI from any of their…
Category : Technology 23-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Why businesses need to be familiar with APIs
APIs serve as intermediaries between software, allowing them to communicate with each other and perform various functions like data sharing or processing. APIs provide the protocols, definitions, tools, and other components essential for communication between apps. Not knowing how to use APIs is not necessarily going to result in the…
Category : Web marketing 19-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Android Hidden Codes: unveiling custom dialer codes and their functionality
In the world of Android smartphones, there exist numerous hidden codes that can unlock a treasure trove of functionalities and features. These codes, known as custom dialer codes, provide access to various settings, diagnostics, and information that are not readily available through regular menus. In this article, we will explore…
Category : Mobile 02-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Let's create a Color Picker from scratch with HTML5 Canvas, Javascript and CSS3
HTML5 Canvas is a technology that allows developers to generate real-time graphics and animations using JavaScript. It provides a blank canvas on which graphical elements, such as lines, shapes, images and text, can be drawn and manipulated with great flexibility and control. Here are some key concepts about HTML5 Canvas: 1. Canvas…
Category : Web design 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Existential Threat to Humanity: Expert Perspectives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent force in our modern world, revolutionizing industries and enhancing numerous aspects of our lives. However, alongside the promises and potential benefits, concerns have emerged about the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. One of the most alarming worries is the possibility…
Category : Technology 31-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Mastering array sorting in JavaScript: a guide to the sort() function
In this article, I will explain the usage and potential of the sort() function in JavaScript. What does the sort() function do? The sort() function allows you to sort the elements of an array object. It can sort the elements in either the default ascending order or according to a custom sorting…
Category : Javascript 29-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
What is a JWT token and how does it work?
JWT tokens are a standard used to create application access tokens, enabling user authentication in web applications. Specifically, it follows the RFC 7519 standard. What is a JWT token A JWT token is a token that gives the user access to an application by certifying their identity. This token is returned to…
Category : Programming 10-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Template Literals in JavaScript
Template literals, also known as template literals, appeared in JavaScript in its ES6 version, providing a new method of declaring strings using inverted quotes, offering several new and improved possibilities. About template literals Template literals were introduced in the ES6 version of JavaScript, allowing strings to be declared using inverted-quote syntax: const chain…
Category : Javascript 28-04-2023 by Janeth Kent
What are javascript symbols and how can they help you?
Symbols are a new primitive value introduced by ES6. Their purpose is to provide us unique identifiers. In this article, we tell you how they work, in which way they are used with JavaScript and how they can help us. How to create symbols To create a new symbol we will have…
Category : Javascript 20-12-2022 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
How to create PDF with JavaScript and jsPDF
Creating dynamic PDF files directly in the browser is possible thanks to the jsPDF JavaScript library. In the last part of this article we have prepared a practical tutorial where I show you how to implement the library. Below you can see the completed exercise. The client side is gaining ground over…
Category : Javascript 04-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to make your own custom cursor for your website
When I started browsing different and original websites to learn from them, one of the first things that caught my attention was that some of them had their own cursors, so I investigated how to incorporate it into my website. Today I bring you a simple version of a custom cursor…
Category : Web design 08-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
Node.js and npm: introductory tutorial
In this tutorial we will see how to install and use both Node.js and the npm package manager. In addition, we will also create a small sample application. If you have ever used or thought about using a JavaScript-based development tool, you have probably noticed that you need to install…
Category : Javascript 05-11-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
JavaScript Programming Styles: Best Practices
When programming with JavaScript there are certain conventions that you should apply, especially when working in a team environment. In fact, it is common to have meetings to discuss standards to follow. The reason is that code is much more readable when certain standards are followed. We have already seen…
Category : Javascript 28-10-2021 by Janeth Kent
Difference between arrow and normal functions in JavaScript
In this tutorial we are going to see how arrow functions differ from normal JavaScript functions. We will also see when you should use one and when you should use the other. Normal functions JavaScript's standard functions, those we call normal or standard functions, have been included in JavaScript since its inception.…
Category : Javascript 30-08-2021 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
What is the difference between primitives types and objects in JavaScript?
In this short tutorial we are going to look at the differences between primitive types and objects in JavaScript. To start with, we're going to look at what primitive types are. Then we will see what objects are and how they differ. Introduction The primitive types in JavaScript are as follows: Boolean: 'boolean String:…
Category : Javascript 26-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Full Stack Developer?
The demand for the Full Stack Developer is growing exponentially in recent years. Disruptive technology companies and startups are increasingly requesting this type of multipurpose profile that knows multiple programming languages and can assume all kinds of functions within the company. Throughout this article we will tell you what a full stack…
Category : News and events 06-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
What are React Hooks and what problems they solve
Working with React, - and before the release of Hooks in version 16.8 - there was always the possibility to create components in three different ways based on a number of suspects and needs: 1. Elementary components - These components are the simplest ones, they are characterized by being mere variables that…
Category : Javascript 13-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Advanced Android tutorial: discover all your phone's secrets
It is highly probable that you are not taking advantage of even half of the potential that your Android device has to offer. These small pocket computers, which we call smartphones, have increasingly advanced and powerful hardware that, together with the possibilities offered by an operating system as flexible as…
Category : Mobile 06-05-2021 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
Looping through a matrix with JavaScript
We were already talking about how to multiply arrays in JavaScript and we realised that we had not explained something as simple as traversing an array with Javascript. So we couldn't let the time pass and we have started working to explain you how to do this task. The first thing…
Category : Javascript 03-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to multiply matrices in JavaScript
It may seem strange to want to know how to multiply matrices in JavaScript. But we will see some examples where it is useful to know how to perform this operation and how useful it is when handling coordinates as matrices, which we will see in a following article. But let's…
Category : Javascript 30-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript Formatting Date Tips
Something that seems simple as the treatment of dates can become complex if we don't take into account how to treat them when presenting them to the user. That is why here we are going to see how we can format dates in JavaScript. To do this we are going to…
Category : Javascript 30-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to make a multilingual website without redirect
Today, we're going to talk about how to implement a simple language selector on the basic static website, without the need of any backend or database calls or redirection to another page. We will be using only JavaScript, no PHP or other programming languages. Serving HTML content in multiple languages is…
Category : Javascript 31-05-2023 by
The best free tools to Transcribe audio to text
With this article we bring you a list of the best tools for transcribing audio to text, offering you some that simply do it with dictated audio, but also others capable of loading audio files. The collection is varied, and we have mobile applications, web pages, and computer programs capable…
Category : Software 15-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
6 Best Alternative Privacy Focused Browsers in 2021
In today's article we take a look at free private browsers which are relevant in 2021. We will compare their advantages and disadvantages, specs, etc. Let's get into it. What are alternative browsers? Alternative browsers are mostly trying to increase browser security, by various methods, such as browser hardening, sandboxing, encryption forcing, etc. When…
Category : Software 22-04-2021 by
Interesting and Helpful Google Search Features You’ll Want to Start Using
Google – THE search engine for many internet users. It has been with us since its launch back in 1998 and thanks to its simplicity of use and genius algorithms, it grew so popular, that most of us cannot imagine our day-to-day life without it. Many petty arguments between friends…
Category : Software 31-01-2021 by Iveta Karailievova
Top Whatsapp alternatives in 2021
From the communication platform WhatsApp leaves more and more users for different reasons. If you're one of them, there are a lot of possibilities on how to replace it with something better. We will show you what are the 5 free alternatives to WhatsApp to have a text or audio-video conversation…
Category : Software 26-01-2021 by
Validating HTML forms using BULMA and vanilla JavaScript
Today we are going to write about contact forms and how to validate them using JavaScript. The contact form seems to be one of the top features of every basic home page. It is a great way to encourage your visitors to make contact with you, by adding a form which…
Category : Javascript 31-12-2020 by
The State of PHP 8: new features and changes
PHP 8.0 has been released last November 26: let's discover together the main innovations that the new version introduces in this language. PHP is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Precisely its wide diffusion, has led many programmers to use it, especially for the development of server-side…
Category : Php 29-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
What is DNS Blockchain and how to use it
To be able to navigate the Internet, to enter a website and have it show us all the content we want and search for, certain functions and characteristics are necessary. One of these key points is the DNS. It is what translates domain names into IP addresses, which prevents us…
Category : Security 28-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
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
Read comics online: best websites and apps to download and read digital comics
Comic book lovers (like us), today we're going to give you a special tribute: a small collection of websites and applications to download and read digital comics, both on your computer and on your mobile devices. You'll be able to access a wide collection of free and paid digital comics, and…
Category : News and events 26-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
JavaScript: Spread and Rest operators
In today’s article we are going to talk about one of the features of the ES6 version(ECMAScript 2015) of JavaScript which is Spread operator as well as Rest operator. These features may be very useful when developing and working with front-end frameworks. We will explain how you can use it in…
Category : Javascript 05-04-2021 by
The best tricks and features to master your Android Smart TV
We bring you a collection of the best tricks to squeeze Android TV, the Google operating system designed for televisions. You can find it on smart televisions of some brands, but also on devices that you will connect to the TV. With all of them, you can use different types…
Category : Networking 05-11-2020 by Luigi Nori
GAN Generated Images
Let’s play a game - can you guess what these portraits have in common? They all depict non-existent people. All these images were created by artificial intelligence. We could say, that AI “dreamed” those people up. How can a machine make up people’s faces? The genius idea came from Ian Goodfellow, who was…
Category : Technology 28-10-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
How to prevent your neighbor from hacking your Chromecast
Google Chromecast was born as a device to add Smart TV features to those that were not yet Smart TV, and with WiFi connectivity as one of the key features according to this approach. Now it has evolved and is more complete, and serves equally well on Smart TVs, but…
Category : Networking 26-10-2020 by Luigi Nori
Hashmap: hashing, collisions and first functions
Today we are going to study some concepts closely related to hashmaps. The concepts we are going to see are hashing and collisions. Hashing The idea of hashing with chaining is to create a sort of array of lists, into which the elements are somehow inserted. We need to map the keys to…
Category : C language 28-06-2020 by Alessio Mungelli
Hashmap: Overflow Lists
In this short series of articles we will go to see how it is possible to create the Hashmap data structure in C. In the implementation we're going to use the doubly concatenated lists as auxiliary data structures. Let's look at a possible implementation. Header file Let's first have a look to what…
Category : C language 18-06-2020 by Alessio Mungelli
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
A Java approach: variables - use case
Hello all friends and welcome back! After the introduction made on the variables, we try to analyse some critical issues that may arise in quite common situations. Let's start by analysing some practical examples. Example 1: division that returns a non-integer result The first critical case that might arise for those who approach…
Category : Java 22-10-2020 by Alessio Mungelli
MAME Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator: How to download and configure this arcade emulator for Windows
Despite the fact that new state-of-the-art computer games are coming out every so often, the whole retro theme is very appealing to users who are looking to relive the long hours spent in front of a console, such as the NES or SNES, and even in arcades playing arcade machines.…
Category : Software 14-10-2020 by Luigi Nori
HTTP Cookies: how they work and how to use them
Today we are going to write about the way to store data in a browser, why websites use cookies and how they work in detail. Continue reading to find out how to implement and manage them - if you're looking for code! Understanding HTTP COOKIES - What are they? Cookies and other types…
Category : Programming 27-11-2020 by
How to securely access the Dark Web in 15 steps. First part
The dark web can be a pretty dangerous place if you don't take the right precautions. You can stay relatively safe with a good antivirus and a decent VPN. However, if you want to be completely anonymous and protect your device, you'll need a little more than that. Here there are…
Category : Security 15-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to Browse the Internet Anonymously: 6 tips
Most of the actions you take online are not as private as you might imagine. Nowadays, countless people and groups try to follow our online behaviour as closely as possible. Our ISPs, our network administrators, our browsers, search engines, the applications we have installed, social networks, governments, hackers and even the…
Category : Security 16-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Cryptophone and how it works
The so-called cryptophones, are anti-interception smartphones as they use encryption methods to protect all communication systems. Here are all the details and the truth about these "unassailable" phones. The recent Encrochat affair, recently investigated for illegal activities, has brought to light the so-called cryptophones. They are smartphones - legal in themselves -…
Category : Security 11-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
The most popular Array Sorting Algorithms In PHP
There are many ways to sort an array in PHP, the easiest being to use the sort() function built into PHP. This sort function is quick but has it's limitations, especially when sorting things like dates as PHP usually guesses which value is higher than the other and can produce…
Category : Php 25-08-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to clone objects in JavaScript
Primitive and referenced values (objects) behave very differently when we want to make a copy of them. Primitive values Let's suppose a variable name that has a primitive value associated with it (number, string, boolean, undefined and null). If we make a copy of this variable name to another variable name2, any…
Category : Javascript 11-05-2021 by Luigi Nori
All the javascript functions and methods to manipulate arrays
This article will show that the prominent JavaScript array functions are .map(), .filter(), and .reduce(), and will then go through examples of instances in which .every() and .some() would save computing power over the more prominent solutions. You will learn helpful methods in JavaScript Array, an array is one of the…
Category : Javascript 10-08-2020 by Luigi Nori
TypeScript: The evolution of JavaScript
When you're involved in the development of a large project, programming languages like JavaScript don't seem to be the best solution. Their lack of elements such as Language Aids has created the need for code-friendly alternatives. Here we tell you about one of these options. TypeScript, is a project developed and…
Category : Javascript 18-07-2020 by Janeth Kent
A collection of interesting networks and technology aiming at re-decentralizing the Internet
The decentralised web, or DWeb, could be a chance to take control of our data back from the big tech firms. So how does it work? Take a look at this collection of projects aimed to build a decentralized internet. Cloud BitDust - is decentralized, secure and anonymous on-line storage, where only…
Category : Networking 27-08-2020 by Janeth Kent
First steps into JavaScript – a practical guide 3
After we learned the basic ofaccessing DOM elementsandhow to modify them,we are ready for the more exciting parts – handling DOM events. This allows us to make our web way more interactive, and finally we can put our JS knowledge into practice. User input such as keyboard actions or mouse clicks…
Category : Javascript 07-05-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
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
Protect yourself: know which apps have access to your location, microphone and camera
When you install an application on your smartphone, you decide what permissions you give it, but it's not always clear. We tell you how to know if those permissions are too much... Smartphones have become the target of choice for hackers and criminals who want to make money or extort money…
Category : News and events 20-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
JavaScript Development Services and How It Works
JavaScript is a programming language. This scripting language, however, is used to create features on web pages. As a result, it helps to make web pages alive. All that stuff that you see or do on the internet or websites or web applications is because of JavaScript. It is used to…
Category : Javascript 17-04-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to check if the GPS works
Have you tried to share your location with some friends but couldn't because the GPS on your smartphone looks dead? Don't jump to conclusions - your phone may not be having hardware problems. In fact, GPS malfunctions are often caused by temporary problems due to poor signal reception or poor…
Category : News and events 10-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
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
Amazing Javascript Game Source Codes for Free
In this article we will share the code to make simple games with Javascript programming language. The games code can later be your reference material for making other simple games. Before you continue do you already know what is javascript programming ?, if you don't know yet, please read the brief…
Category : Javascript 19-07-2022 by Luigi Nori
Best ways to start a video conference without registration
Nowadays it is very easy to make a video conference without using Whatsapp, Skype or any of those platforms that require user registration, phone, email and so on. Today we will talk about three options that allow video conferencing in a few seconds, being only necessary in most cases to inform…
Category : Multimedia 21-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
7 valuable tips from Steve Jobs for entrepreneurs
Steve Jobs certainly needs no introduction, but how did he become one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the last decade? In this article we will talk about his entrepreneurial method, let's continue with our focus today. If you have a startup or you want to be the CEO of a big company…
Category : Startups 24-01-2020 by Janeth Kent
Best Web Proxies for Safer and Anonymous Surfing
Privacy is increasingly demanded in the context of global society. Contributing to this are the notorious cases of massive infiltration and security breaches that have ended up filtering users' private data. But there is also a widespread suspicion that someone is "watching" everything we do. For that reason, the use…
Category : Security 11-01-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Java Sorting Algorithm: Bubble Sort
Programming, the need to order the collections of data or objects that must then be manipulated often arises. Ordering a list can be useful in cases where you have to do very quick searches. We will see later on how to maintain an ordered list is useful to carry out dichotomous…
Category : Java 15-12-2019 by Alessio Mungelli
The best Internet search engines used by hackers
Today, many users wonder what tools hackers use to look for different vulnerabilities on devices that are connected to the Internet. Normally, everyone uses specific tools, but there are search engines that are specifically designed for security researchers. Although many users think that a hacker is a hacker, the reality is…
Category : Security 07-01-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
10 Open source tools for security operations (SOC)
As we know, there are many moving parts to building a Security Operations Centre (SOC). From a technological point of view, it is very important to count on open source to identify threats and reduce costs. From a DiD (Defense in Depth) point of view, there are many devices and…
Category : Security 29-11-2019 by Janeth Kent
The Truth About Building Your Own Website
If you have your own business, or you are working towards launching one, chances are you’ve thought about building your own website. A strong, professional website is essential for businesses of all kinds, and a critical element to promote your business and build relationships with potential and established customers. However, as…
Category : News and events 24-04-2020 by Janeth Kent
Java: introduction to Design Patterns and Singleton Pattern
Anyone with even a minimum experience of programming, should have realized that the majority of the problems have common elements. In fact we often find problems with the same pattern but in different contexts. For example, a management software for s supermarket and the one for a great industry will operate…
Category : Java 27-10-2019 by Alessio Mungelli
Keynotes on Modern Agile 2019
Devotees of Modern Agile have good reason to be grateful to Joshua Kerievsky! He introduced this marvelous concept to the world! It is applicable with, or without, software development. Therefore, contemporary establishments are hungry for it! Modern Agile functions on four important principles. Make People Awesome No, this does not refer to…
Category : Web marketing 01-10-2019 by Janeth Kent
Why is React so popular as a JavaScript library?
If you want to know why React is so successful as a JavaScript library, we need to talk about its main features to find out what it is currently used for and why it is so effective. When we access an application within a web page that requires continuous requests, if…
Category : Javascript 19-09-2019 by Silvia Mazzetta
10 libraries for machine learning in JavaScript
JavaScript is currently one of the most popular programming languages. Its main application is in web applications, used to give functionality to dynamic web pages. Another field in which it is gaining strength is for the creation of mobile applications. Being the language used in different hybrid development platforms such…
Category : Javascript 16-06-2020 by Luigi Nori
Vue.js 3.0: What are Hooks and how they work
This article introduces an experimental Vue feature called Hooks. Before you start This post is suited for developers of all stages including beginners. Here are a few things you should already have before going through this article. You will need the following in your pc: Node.js version 10.x and above installed. You can verify if…
Category : Javascript 06-09-2019 by Luigi Nori
Vanilla JavaScript equivalent commands to JQuery
JQuery is still a useful and pragmatic library, but chances are increasingly that you’re not dependent on using it in your projects to accomplish basic tasks like selecting elements, styling them, animating them, and fetching data—things that jQuery was great at. With broad browser support of ES6 (over 96% at…
Category : Javascript 29-08-2019 by Luigi Nori
React: 4 types of components to rule them all
If you have already worked with React, you will probably have found terms like "dumb components", "stateless components" or "high order components" which serve to describe different ways of defining and creating components in an application. The aim of this article is to explain the different types of components we can…
Category : Javascript 20-08-2019 by Janeth Kent
Implementing Quicksort algorithm in Javascript
We've been wanting to write an article about sorting algorithms for some time now because sometimes we forget how useful they can be when we want to optimize our code. So yesterday we played with the quicksort algorithm in Javascript (one of the most efficient when you have to order arrays).…
Category : Javascript 16-08-2019 by Janeth Kent
Javascript Arrays - Immutable functions
In these years, we have been playing with React, which has allowed us to deeply explore Javascript and concepts such as functional programming. This has led us to study concepts such as pure functions and immutability (both primary basis for libraries like Redux) and try to put them into practice whenever…
Category : Javascript 09-08-2019 by Janeth Kent
Implement Internationalization in Javascript (a headache for developers)
Definitely, programmers living in the U.S. (and few additional locations in Mexico and Canada) are luckier than us about the age-old problem of internationalizing methods. This makes their life so much easier because they don't have to think about internationalization: not about converting to distinct date formats, not about the idiosyncrasies…
Category : Javascript 12-07-2019 by Janeth Kent
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
RCS: Everything you need to know about the successor to the SMS
What is RCS? What is it for? Discover everything about this system that Google has been promoting for some time and the future it could have. Messaging in the handset market has changed dramatically over time. For many years SMS was the way most people used to be in contact with…
Category : Mobile 18-06-2019 by Janeth Kent
Features you will get in EaseUS data recovery software
The EaseUS Data Recovery Software is data recovery software helps users in the data recovery process. There are paid and free software versions for MacOS and Windows. When the data is removed from the storage devices, references to data are removed from the directory structure. This space can be used…
Category : Software 25-06-2019 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
Highlights from the JavaScript Style Guide of Google
For anyone who is not already acquainted with it, Google provides a style guide for writing JavaScript that gives the best stylistic practices for writing clean, understandable code (what Google believes to be). The guide does not present difficult rules for writing valid JavaScript, but only tips to keep the source…
Category : Javascript 27-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
CSS in JavaScript (CSS-in-JS) Vs CSS in CSS
What actually is CSS-in-JS? You've certainly heard or read words like CSS-in-JS, Styled Components, Radium, Aphrodite and you're and you're stuck in limbo there, "why is it? I'm completely happy about CSS - in - CSS!" We are here to explain these new concepts and clarify them. That said -feel free to use…
Category : Javascript 26-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Level Up Your JavaScript Skills: 12 basic notions
If you are a developer at any level, understanding its basic concepts is crucial. This article highlights 12 basic concepts that are critical to understanding by any JS developer, but do not represent the full range of what a JS developer should know. 1. Value vs. Reference Variable Assignment To coding bug-free JavaScript,…
Category : Javascript 23-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
14 JavaScript Animation Libraries
Well - designed and smooth animations are one of the most important things that makes an app stand out from the crowd. The purpose of UI animations is to help users understand the product in a more interactive way. While surfing the web in search of a cool animation library in…
Category : Javascript 17-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Javascript: Introduction to ES6 classes
An exciting new construct that was introduced in the ES6 specification is the ES6 classes. If you're a Javascript developer, you will be aware that Javascript follows prototypal inheritance and sometimes it can get a little messy, with ES6 classes the syntax is simpler and much more intuitive. However, contrary to…
Category : Javascript 26-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Best 5 Javascript NewsTicker Plugins
Not all developers know the marquee tag of HTML, that allows you to create a scrolling piece of text or image displayed that is shown horizontally or vertically on the DOM. Its functional, however this tag is obsolete so you should try to avoid using it. The most reliable alternative to this…
Category : Javascript 20-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Which Javascript frameworks will rule in 2019?
In this article, we will review and analyze the 2018 State of JavaScript report to later focus attention on frameworks that will be at the center of attention in 2019. Let's take some time to look at the amazing journey of JavaScript, reflected in the use of more than 20,000 developers…
Category : Javascript 19-02-2019 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
Vue.js: a quick start guide for beginners. Part 2
In the previous article, we discovered out how to add Vue to our index.html with a regular < script > tag and we were able to add our first reactive property to the page. Today, we will learn how to change this property through the user input field. Our code should be…
Category : Javascript 25-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript: Variables & Scope. A Visual Guide.
We often speak of discrepancies between var, let and const But more often than not, we still see developers struggling to fully grasp the idea of how everything works. That's because concepts are rarely visualized. Let's catch a glimpse. Not all scopes are identical. Do not memorize scope rules for each type of scope. Try…
Category : Javascript 13-05-2019 by Janeth Kent
Best Javascript front-end hacking cheatsheets
JavaScript has a extremely high potential to build cutting-edge web applications. But it's really hard to memorize it by heart. The JavaScript cheat sheets therefore act perfectly as a reminder and a comprehensive reference for developers. All popular and special purpose cheat sheets have been discussed above. You now have…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Superior React-Native Courses for Mobile Application Developers
If you are a web developer who wants to cross the massive world of mobile app development, but does not want to spend time learning Java or Kotlin for Android development, or Objective C or Swift for iOS development, then React Native could be a great tool for you. The React…
Category : Programming 24-11-2019 by Janeth Kent
Tips for JavaScript Developers
Another year is over and JavaScript is constantly changing. However, there are some tips that can help you write in 2019 clean and efficient code that scales. Below is a list of 9 pragmatic suggestions. async / await Are you still trapped in callback hell? Don't use callbacks unless it's completely necessary, such…
Category : Javascript 08-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript Basis: Syntax & Structure
Programming languages are defined by rules. The syntax is what we follow when we write our code, which forms the logical structure of our programs. Let's dive right into the basic components of JavaScript. We will look at values, unicode, semi-colon, indentation, white spacing, commentary, case sensitivity, keywords..ect. By taking the time…
Category : Javascript 07-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Sass
You've probably heard about CSS preprocessors before, whether it's Sass, LESS or Stylus, and they're all great tools to maintain your CSS, especially when you work with large codebases. For "lay" (;-)) people: A CSS preprocessor is a program that allows you to generate CSS from the unique syntax of the…
Category : Css 05-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Most Popular Node.js Frameworks in 2019
Before Node.js, web developers always faced the issue of having to use different languages for client-side and server-side scripts. JavaScript was traditionally the language for client-side scripting with the HTML code running in the browser. The invention of Node.js in 2009 introduced server-side scripting with JavaScript code running on the…
Category : Javascript 14-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Top 10 JavaScript Books 2019
Though simple for beginners to pick up and play with, JavaScript is a flexible, complex language that you can use to build full-scale applications. If you're an aspiring web developer then you'll need to learn JavaScript. It's a staple for frontend work and it's the fastest growing language powering. This is an…
Category : Javascript 26-01-2019 by Janeth Kent