Should You Use or Learn jQuery in 2020?

To use or not to use? To learn or not to learn? Let’s examine whether you should avoid jQuery altogether and explore the reasons why you should continue using it. jQuery has played a significant role in the JavaScript ecosystem, although its popularity has declined in recent years due to the emergence of modern browsers. However, many people still rely on this JavaScript library. In the early-mid 2000s, when JavaScript applications were not yet prevalent, jQuery became popular as it provided a solution to the limitations of JavaScript at the time....

Simplifying Exception Handling with Python's `with` Statement

The with statement in Python is a powerful tool that simplifies exception handling, particularly when working with files. It provides a more concise and readable way to open and close files, eliminating the need for manual handling. Consider the following code snippet that opens a file, reads its contents, and prints them: filename = '/Users/flavio/test.txt' try: file = open(filename, 'r') content = file.read() print(content) finally: file.close() While this code accomplishes the task, it involves manually opening, reading, and closing the file....

Simplifying JavaScript Public Class Fields

Introduction This blog post will guide you through the new JavaScript public class fields, providing a simple tutorial on how to use them. In the past, creating a public class field required instantiating the field in the constructor. However, with the introduction of the class fields proposal, available in Chrome 72 and Node 12, a new and simpler syntax is now available. Let’s dive in and explore how to use this feature effectively....

Simulating a For Loop in Svelte Templates

Svelte templates provide the powerful each block, allowing us to iterate over arrays or any iterable objects. It’s a handy way to display dynamic content. However, what if you need to repeat a block based on a variable, similar to a traditional for loop? In this blog post, we’ll explore how to simulate a for loop in Svelte templates. Let’s say we have a variable called rows that holds a number, and we want to repeat a block of code a certain number of times based on this variable....

Slices in Go: A Flexible and Powerful Data Structure

Slices in Go are dynamic data structures that provide flexibility and convenience when working with collections of data. While they are built on top of arrays, slices offer additional features that allow them to change in size dynamically. To define a slice, you can omit the length, similar to an array: var mySlice []string // a slice of strings You can initialize a slice with values: var mySlice = []string{"First", "Second", "Third"} // or mySlice := []string{"First", "Second", "Third"} To create an empty slice of a specific length, you can use the make() function:...

Solopreneurship: Living the Dream of Total Independence and Freedom

In the world of entrepreneurship, there is a unique breed known as solopreneurs. These individuals are in complete control of their own businesses, working solo without any employees or bosses. As a solopreneur myself, I have always desired to carve my own path and avoid working for others. In 2008, I founded my own company, and since then, I have been living my dream. Unlike traditional employees, solopreneurs don’t have the luxury of just “showing up” for work....

Solving the Fish Shell Error Terminated by Signal SIGKILL (Forced Quit)

While working with the Fish shell, you may encounter an error that is terminated by signal SIGKILL (Forced quit). In this blog post, we will discuss how to fix this issue. When running a command such as npx prisma migrate dev, you might come across the following error message: fish: 'npx prisma migrate dev' terminated by signal SIGKILL (Forced quit) To resolve this issue, follow the steps below: Close the current terminal session: If you encounter the error, simply exit the current terminal session....

Solving the Issue of a Blank Page after router.push() in Next.js

Are you facing the issue of a blank page after programmatically calling router.push() in your Next.js application? If so, don’t worry! In this article, we will explore how to solve this problem effectively. When working with Next.js, it is not uncommon to encounter situations where you need to dynamically navigate to a different route using router.push(). However, if not handled properly, this action can result in a blank page instead of rendering the desired content....

Some Days Are More Productive Than Others: Embracing the Ups and Downs

As a creator, I’ve come to understand that not all days and hours are created equal. Despite my best efforts to stick to a rigid schedule, there are times when certain hours prove to be more productive than others. This realization has allowed me to embrace the ebb and flow of my productivity rather than fight against it. For instance, after lunch, I’ve noticed that the following 2-3 hours can often feel unproductive, depending on what I eat....

Some Useful Tricks in HTML5

Tags: HTML, web development, front-end development Disclaimer: Please note that this post may be outdated and may not reflect the current best practices in web development. In this blog post, we will explore some handy tricks available in HTML5 that can enhance your web development experience. Autofocus The autofocus attribute in HTML5 allows you to set the focus on a specific HTML element when a page is loaded. Using <input autofocus="autofocus" />, you can ensure that the desired input field is automatically selected for user input....