How to Uppercase the First Letter of a String in JavaScript

Capitalizing the first letter of a string in JavaScript is a common operation that can be achieved using different methods. In this blog, we will explore the various ways you can accomplish this task using plain JavaScript. To capitalize the first letter of a string, we can combine two functions. The first function, charAt(0), returns the first character of the string. We then use the toUpperCase() function to convert this character to uppercase....

How to use .env files in Node.js with import syntax

If you’re working on a Node.js project that utilizes ES modules and you need to store a secret value in a .env file, I’ll guide you on how to make it accessible in your Node.js script. First, make sure to install the dotenv package by running the following command in your terminal: npm i dotenv Once the package is installed, you can use the following code: import * as dotenv from 'dotenv' dotenv....

How to Use `await` in a Loop in JavaScript

In JavaScript, you can use the for..of loop to iterate over an array and await inside the loop. Here’s how you can do it: const fun = (prop) => { return new Promise(resolve => { setTimeout(() => resolve(`done ${prop}`), 1000); }) } const go = async () => { const list = [1, 2, 3] for (const prop of list) { console.log(prop) console.log(await fun(prop)) } console.log('done all') } go() To await inside the loop, you need to place the loop in an async function and use the await keyword....

How to Use a Prop as the Class Name in Vue

Tags: Vue, Props, Class Binding, Component When working with Vue components, you may encounter situations where you need to pass a prop and use its value as the class name. This can be useful for dynamically styling components based on specific data. In this blog post, we will look at how to achieve this in Vue. Let’s say we have a Car component and we want to add a class to its output based on a prop....

How to Use Async and Await with Array.prototype.map()

When using async/await in conjunction with the map() function, it can be a bit tricky. In this article, we will explore how to achieve this effectively. If you want to execute an async function inside a map() call to perform an operation on every element of an array and retrieve the results, here’s how you can do it: const list = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]; // An array filled with values const functionThatReturnsAPromise = item => { // A function that returns a promise return Promise....

How to Use Async/Await in JavaScript: A Modern Approach to Asynchronous Functions

In this article, we will explore the modern approach to handling asynchronous functions in JavaScript using async/await syntax. JavaScript has evolved rapidly, transitioning from callbacks to promises (ES2015), and now providing even simpler asynchronous JavaScript with the introduction of async/await in ES2017. Introduction Async functions in JavaScript combine the features of promises and generators, serving as a higher-level abstraction over promises. It is important to note that async/await is built on promises....

How to Use Blade Templates in Laravel

This tutorial is part of the Laravel Handbook. Download it from https://flaviocopes.com/access/ In Laravel, view files that end with .blade.php are Blade templates. Blade is a server-side templating language that allows you to write dynamic templates using HTML. Blade templates offer a wide range of features to make your templates more dynamic and powerful. You can insert data, add conditionals, use loops, display content based on user authentication, and much more....

How to Use Composer and Packagist in PHP

Composer is a PHP package manager that simplifies the process of installing packages into your projects. By using Composer, you can easily add libraries and dependencies to your PHP projects. In this tutorial, we will explore how to use Composer and Packagist to install and manage packages in PHP. Step 1: Installing Composer First, you need to install Composer on your machine. Composer works on Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems....

How to Use Cookies in PHP for Enhanced User Experience

Tags: PHP, cookies, web development, user experience Cookies play a crucial role in website development as they allow for personalized experiences without the need for constant logins. In this article, we will learn how to effectively use cookies in PHP to enhance user experience. Understanding Cookies Cookies are a browser feature that allows us to store data client-side. When a response is sent to the browser, we can set a cookie, which is then stored and included in subsequent requests made by the browser....

How to Use Custom Fonts with Tailwind CSS

If you’re using Tailwind CSS in your app, you may want to use custom fonts to enhance the visual appeal of your website. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to incorporate custom fonts into your Tailwind CSS project. First, assuming that you have already configured your app to use Tailwind CSS, you will have a CSS file that contains the following code: @tailwind base; @tailwind components; @tailwind utilities; To begin, navigate to Google Fonts (or any other font provider of your choice) and select the font you’d like to use....