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Node.js and the browser both utilize JavaScript as their programming language. However, there are several key differences that set them apart. This article will explore these differences and highlight how writing JavaScript applications in Node.js differs from programming for the web inside the browser. As a frontend developer who extensively uses JavaScript, one of the significant advantages of Node.js is the ability to program everything, both the frontend and the backend, in a single language....

Understanding the process of HTTP requests when you type a URL in the browser tags: HTTP requests, browser, URL, DNS lookup, TCP connection, request, response, HTML parsing When you type something into the Google search box and press enter, have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? This article will explain the step-by-step process of how browsers perform page requests using the HTTP/1.1 protocol. The HTTP protocol Note that this article focuses on HTTPS connections differ from regular HTTP connections....

When it comes to browsers, I’m a bit of a hopper. I spend countless hours using different browsers, always on the lookout for something new and exciting. Recently, I decided to give Safari a try. I must say, I’ve developed quite a liking for Safari. It’s lightweight, simple, and incredibly fast. However, there was one issue that kept bothering me - accidentally quitting the browser. Unlike Chrome and Firefox, Safari doesn’t provide a confirmation dialog when you try to close it....

The address bar in Google Chrome can take up valuable screen space, especially when you’re taking screenshots or recording screencasts. Thankfully, there is a way to hide the address bar to increase your screen real estate. In this article, we will guide you on how to achieve this in different operating systems. OSX To hide the address bar in Chrome on OSX, you’ll need to open a new instance of Chrome in application mode by using the terminal....