The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a transfer protocol that serves as an alternative to TCP. Unlike TCP, UDP is connectionless, which means it does not establish a persistent connection between the sender and receiver. This characteristic makes UDP faster and more lightweight compared to TCP. One of the key differences between UDP and TCP is that UDP does not include all the information required for the full handshake process that TCP employs....
In this tutorial, we will explore Custom Elements, a feature in Web Components, which allows us to create new HTML tags. Initially, I didn’t see the value in Custom Elements until I used the CSS Doodle library, which uses Custom Elements to create stunning CSS animations. This experience sparked my curiosity, leading me to dive deeper into the world of Web Components. Before we proceed, please note that this tutorial covers Custom Elements version 1, the latest release of the standard at the time of writing....
WebAssembly (WASM) is one of the most exciting developments in the web world today. It is a low-level binary format designed to bring high-performance capabilities to the web platform. While not a programming language itself, WebAssembly allows languages like C, Rust, and C++ to be compiled into a format that can be run in the browser. With a focus on speed, memory safety, and openness, WebAssembly is revolutionizing web development. It is the second language, after JavaScript, to be natively understood by web browsers....
Yarn is a JavaScript Package Manager developed by Facebook. It is a direct competitor of npm, one of the most widely used package managers in the JavaScript ecosystem. Yarn is compatible with npm packages and serves as a drop-in replacement for npm. While it used to be faster than npm due to parallel download and caching, npm has caught up with many of its features. Regardless, Yarn remains a popular and powerful choice for managing JavaScript dependencies....
CSS transitions are a simple and effective way to create animations in CSS. By changing the value of a property, you can instruct CSS to smoothly transition it according to specific parameters, ultimately reaching a final state. Introduction to CSS Transitions CSS transitions offer a straightforward approach to animating elements in CSS. In a transition, you modify the value of a property and gradually change it based on specified parameters, resulting in a smooth animation....
Vue.js is a JavaScript frontend framework that has gained immense popularity and is currently experiencing significant growth. It stands out from other JavaScript frameworks and view libraries due to its simplicity, small size (~24KB), and impressive performance. What is a JavaScript Frontend Framework? A JavaScript framework is a tool that helps developers create modern applications. In the past, browsers lacked the capabilities needed to build complex applications. However, with the introduction of technologies like Ajax and the continuous development of web standards and browser APIs, developers started building on top of the web platform....
The analog joystick is a commonly used electronic component in video games. It allows you to control movement and perform various actions by manipulating the joystick. In this article, we will explore the functionality and pins of the analog joystick, as well as provide example code for reading its values. The analog joystick consists of five pins: GND: This pin serves as the input low signal. +5V (or +3.3V for 3....
If you’re searching for Angular tutorials and resources, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll briefly discuss Angular and why it’s worth considering for your next web development project. Algolia, the powerful search engine that fuels our website, has shown us that there is a significant demand for Angular-related content. While we haven’t written extensively about Angular in the past, we believe it’s important to address this popular JavaScript framework....
If you’re new to AppleScript like me, you might find it challenging to grasp at first. The mental model behind AppleScript is quite different from what most developers are used to. Nevertheless, there are times when you’ll need to write AppleScript code to automate tasks on your Mac. Today, I had to write an AppleScript, and after some googling, stackoverflowing, and chatgpting, I came up with the following solution: tell application "Finder" set currentFinderWindowPath to (POSIX path of (target of front window as alias)) end tell tell application "Terminal" do script "cd " & currentFinderWindowPath activate end tell Let’s break down what this script does so that I can refer back to it in the future....
Sometimes, when working with Tailwind CSS, you may come across a situation where you need to apply a style to a child element. In this blog post, we will explore how to achieve this easily and effectively. To apply a specific class, like bg-gray-300, to all child elements of the current element, you can use the following class name: [&>\*]:bg-gray-300 To implement this in your HTML code, simply add the class to the parent element:...