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Learn how to pass a parameter to event handlers in React, specifically for onClick events, without invoking the method on mount. When working with React functional components, you may need to attach an event handler to the onClick event, or other similar events. Normally, you would do something like this: <button onClick={addBill}>Add</button> But what if you need to pass a parameter? For example, let’s say you have a list of bills and you want to remove one by clicking the “X” next to it....

When working with Hugo, you may encounter the need to pass multiple parameters to a partial. While it may initially appear to be a simple task, there is actually a trick to accomplishing this. In this blog post, we will explore how to pass multiple parameters to a partial in Hugo. First, it’s important to note that in a partial, you cannot directly access .Site.Pages to retrieve the list of pages on your site due to scope issues....

In this blog post, we will discuss different ways to pass props to a child component via React Router. It is important to note that while there are many solutions available, some of them may be outdated. The simplest solution involves adding the props directly to the Route wrapper component. Here is an example: const Index = (props) => <h1>{props.route.something}</h1>; const routes = <Route path="/" something={'here'} component={Index} />; However, with this approach, you need to modify how you access the props by using this....

If you want to play a sound from the macOS command line, you can make use of the afplay command. Simply follow the steps below: Open the Terminal application on your Mac. Type the following command: afplay file.mp3 Replace file.mp3 with the path to the sound file you want to play. Additionally, here are some more options for the afplay command that you can experiment with: Play a sound file and wait until playback ends:...

Learn how to make an element stick to the bottom of its parent container with CSS. Placing an item at the bottom of its container is a common requirement in web development. I recently encountered a similar situation and realized that there are two important factors to consider: setting the position property to absolute for the element and adding position: relative to the parent container. Here’s an example of how you can achieve this:...

How to Prepare for a Software Engineer Job Interview Preparing for a job interview is essential to increase your chances of getting a job offer, especially in the competitive field of software engineering. In this blog post, we will guide you through the interview process and provide tips on how to effectively prepare for a software engineer job interview. The Interview Process When applying for a software engineer position, whether through a company website, a recruiter, or a job ad, the hiring company evaluates your CV and cover letter to determine if you are a good fit for the role....

Preparing for technical interview questions can be a crucial step in landing your dream job. In this article, we will provide you with some valuable insights and tips on how to effectively prepare for the technical interviews that you may encounter during the interview process. Technical interviews are typically conducted in person, often with the use of a whiteboard. During these interviews, you may be asked to solve a problem or explain how an algorithm works....

In a horizontal list of items, sometimes a line of text can expand to two lines, causing additional space and causing its flex siblings to extend to full height. However, there is a simple solution to this problem. First, let’s take a look at the code before making any changes: <li class="flex"> <code class="flex-none text-sm whitespace-normal mr-2 mt-0.5 bg-white text-black p-1 "> {new Date(post.date).toString().slice(4, 11)} </code>{' '} <code class="flex-none text-sm whitespace-normal mr-2 bg-black text-white border p-1 "> {post....

Debugging in PHP can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you want to print the result of var_dump() to the error log using the error_log() function. In this blog post, we will explore a handy code snippet that allows you to achieve just that. To begin, let’s take a look at the code snippet: ob_start(); var_dump($something); $contents = ob_get_contents(); ob_end_clean(); error_log($contents); Let’s break it down: Using ob_start(), we start output buffering....

Data URLs are a valuable feature provided by browsers. They allow us to embed images directly into HTML, rather than referencing files from the file system. When working with the Canvas API to dynamically generate images, the toDataURL() method of the Canvas object comes in handy. This method is especially useful when creating server-side images that need to be served on a web page. Even from a Node.js process, we can utilize the canvas npm package to initialize and manipulate a canvas....