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In this post, I will walk you through the process of setting up your first Linux Virtual Private Server (VPS) on DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean is renowned for its 1-click installation process, global network of data centers, and reliable service, all at an affordable starting point of $5/month. As a senior developer who frequently utilizes DigitalOcean for various services, I highly recommend it. Step 1: Create a DigitalOcean Account To get started, use this affiliate link and receive a $100 credit to be used within 60 days....

When it comes to debugging a React application, there are a few tools that can help you identify and solve problems. In this blog post, I will discuss some of these tools and how you can use them effectively. One of the best tools available for debugging React applications is the React Developer Tools. This browser extension allows you to inspect and analyze React apps with ease. If you are interested in learning more about this tool, I highly recommend checking out my dedicated blog post on React Developer Tools....

Debugging CSS issues can often be challenging, especially when trying to pinpoint the specific cause of a problem. In this blog, we will explore a helpful workflow called bisecting, also known as “divide et impera,” to efficiently identify and solve CSS bugs. Today, while working on my new online course page, I encountered a problem with the positioning of a loading indicator spinner inside a circle. When clicking the “Buy Now” button, the spinner was not centered correctly....

Debugging is an essential skill for developers to solve problems in their JavaScript code effectively. Even the most experienced developers encounter bugs in their code. A bug is an unforeseen issue that arises when writing code. It can manifest itself during testing or even when the program is in the production environment. However, by learning how to effectively debug, you can identify and resolve bugs quickly. In this blog, we will explore various debugging techniques and tools that can help you pinpoint and solve bugs in your JavaScript code....

When it comes to copying objects in JavaScript, it can get tricky, especially if you want to perform a deep clone. Deep cloning ensures that not only the primitive types like numbers and strings are copied, but also the referenced objects are recursively copied to create a completely independent cloned object. In this blog post, we will explore different options for deep cloning a JavaScript object. Deep Copy vs Shallow Copy A shallow copy in JavaScript only copies the references to external objects, while a deep copy also copies the referenced objects....

Deep copying JavaScript objects has historically been a challenge, often requiring workarounds that were prone to bugs. One common method was using JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(obj)), which ignored certain types and could introduce reference-based copying issues. However, with the introduction of structuredClone(), a DOM API method, deep copying has become easier and more reliable. Using structuredClone() The structuredClone() method is not part of the JavaScript language itself, but it is available as part of the DOM API....

Deleting old tweets can be a good idea, especially if you want to get rid of any embarrassing or unnecessary content from your social media history. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to delete all your old tweets using Python. Step 1: Request your Twitter Archive Before you can delete your old tweets, you need to request an archive of all your tweets from Twitter. To do this, go to your Twitter settings and look for the option to request your data archive....

Have you ever encountered the need to destructure an object into existing variables in JavaScript? If so, you might have faced a challenge when trying to incorporate this into an if block while keeping the variables accessible outside of that block. In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of achieving this. Let’s start with the scenario where you have a function that returns an object: const doSomething = () => { return { a: 1, b: 2 } } const { a, b } = doSomething() Now, you want to wrap this code inside an if block to execute it only when a certain condition, represented by /* my conditional */, is met....

Detecting dark mode and mode changes using JavaScript CSS provides a way to detect dark mode using the prefers-color-scheme media query. But what if we need to use JavaScript? I recently encountered this problem when I had JavaScript code that needed to show a different image based on the light or dark mode. Here’s how we can approach it: First, we need to check if the matchMedia object exists to determine if the browser supports dark mode....

How to Detect if an Adblocker is Being Used with JavaScript It is common for prosumers and technical individuals, such as programmers, to utilize adblockers. On my website, I estimate that around 20% to 25% of visitors use some form of adblocker. While I have no issues with this, as I support the blog using ads, I wanted to implement a strategy that promotes one of my own products only to those with adblockers enabled....