The C Preprocessor: A Powerful Tool for C Programming

The C preprocessor is a powerful tool that is indispensable when programming with C. It is an integral part of the C Standard, alongside the language itself, the compiler, and the standard library. The main purpose of the C preprocessor is to parse our program and ensure that the compiler has all the necessary information before proceeding with the compilation process. It performs various tasks to simplify the coding process and optimize the code....

The Cache API Guide: A Powerful Resource Caching Tool

The Cache API, which is part of the Service Worker specification, provides developers with more control over resource caching. It allows you to cache URL-addressable resources such as assets, web pages, and HTTP APIs responses, enhancing the performance of your web applications. However, it’s important to note that the Cache API is not designed to cache individual data chunks, which falls under the responsibility of the IndexedDB API. Currently, the Cache API is supported in Chrome (version 40 and above), Firefox (version 39 and above), and Opera (version 27 and above)....

The cd Command: A Quick Guide to Changing Folders in Linux

The cd command in Linux is a powerful tool used to change directories or move into different folders within a file system. Understanding how to navigate through folders is essential for efficient file management. In this blog, we will explore the cd command and various ways to use it effectively. Basic Usage The cd command, short for “change directory,” is invoked by specifying the folder you want to move into. This can be done by providing either the folder name or the complete path to the folder....

The Channel Messaging API: Facilitating Communication Between iframes and Workers

The Channel Messaging API provides a means of communication between iframes and the main document thread. This allows for the passing of messages between different contexts within the same document. Introduction to Channel Messaging API The Channel Messaging API enables communication between: The document and an iframe Two iframes Two documents How it works To initialize a message channel, you can use the new MessageChannel() method: const channel = new MessageChannel(); The channel has two properties: port1 and port2....

The Command Line for Complete Beginners

Introduction to using the command line for complete beginners Using a computer with a mouse or touchpad is convenient, but there was a time when computers were only accessible through commands typed in a terminal. Even with today’s advanced technology, the terminal is still a powerful tool that unlocks capabilities beyond what a Graphical User Interface (GUI) offers. The terminal, or Command Line Interface (CLI), is not just for programmers. It is essential for any professional computer user....

The Complete ECMAScript 2015-2019 Guide

ECMAScript, often referred to as ES, is the standard on which JavaScript is based. In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about ECMAScript and its latest features. What is TC39 TC39 is the committee responsible for evolving JavaScript. Its members consist of companies involved in JavaScript and browser vendors, including Mozilla, Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Intel, PayPal, SalesForce, and others. To propose a new standard version, it must go through various stages, all of which are explained here....

The Complete Guide to Flexbox: Your Ultimate Resource for Layouts and Design

Flexbox, also known as the Flexible Box Module, is a powerful layout system that works alongside CSS Grid to create modern, responsive designs. In this guide, we will explore the ins and outs of Flexbox and learn how to use it effectively to create flexible and dynamic layouts. Introduction Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout model that allows you to control the arrangement of items in a container either as a row or a column....

The Complete Guide to Git

Git is an essential tool for tracking and managing different versions of files. It is a free and Open Source version control system (VCS) developed by Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux. Git allows developers to collaborate on codebases, making it easy to roll back changes and maintain separate versions. In this guide, we will explore the basics of Git and how to use it effectively. Distributed Version Control System Git is a distributed version control system, which means that developers can clone a repository from a central location, work independently on their own portions of code, and then commit the changes back to the central location....

The Complete Guide to Go Data Structures

In this blog, we have analyzed and implemented a collection of classic data structures using Go. This post serves as an index for all the data structures covered. Here is an alphabetical list: Binary Search Tree Read more: Binary Search Tree Article Dictionary Read more: Dictionary Article Graph Read more: Graph Article Hash Table Read more: Hash Table Article Linked List Read more: Linked List Article Queue Read more: Queue Article...

The Complete Guide to JSONP

JSONP, or JSON with Padding, is a technique used to load data from third-party servers while bypassing the same-origin policy. By default, web browsers restrict loading JSON files from domains and ports that are different from the current one. However, there are scenarios where you may need to retrieve data from another domain or access publicly available APIs served as JSON in your web application. JSONP was developed before CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) came into existence....