Quotes in JavaScript: An Overview

In JavaScript, there are three types of quotes that can be used: single quotes, double quotes, and backticks. While single quotes and double quotes are essentially the same, there is a slight difference when it comes to escaping the quote character within the string. Backticks, on the other hand, were introduced with ES6 in 2015 and have a unique feature - they allow for multiline strings without the need for escape characters....

React PropTypes: Enforcing Type Checking for Props

When working with JavaScript, enforcing the type of a variable at compile time can be challenging because of its dynamic nature. Passing invalid types can lead to runtime errors or unexpected behavior if the types are compatible but not what we expect. However, React offers a solution to this problem through PropTypes. With PropTypes, we can specify the required types for props, and our tools (such as editors and linters) can detect type errors before running the code....

Removing the First Character of a String in JavaScript

If you’re looking to remove the first character from a string in JavaScript, there is a simple and efficient solution available. By using the slice() method, you can easily achieve this task. Here’s how: const text = 'abcdef'; const editedText = text.slice(1); //'bcdef' The slice() method takes two parameters: the starting index and the ending index. In this case, we pass 1 as the starting index to remove the first character....

Semicolons in JavaScript: Should I Use Them or Not?

JavaScript semicolons are not required but have been a topic of debate among developers. While some prefer using semicolons in their code, others choose to avoid them. Personally, I used to rely on semicolons for years until the fall of 2017, when I decided to experiment with omitting them. I configured Prettier, an automated code formatter, to remove semicolons from my code unless they were necessary for specific language constructs....

Should You Use or Learn jQuery in 2020?

To use or not to use? To learn or not to learn? Let’s examine whether you should avoid jQuery altogether and explore the reasons why you should continue using it. jQuery has played a significant role in the JavaScript ecosystem, although its popularity has declined in recent years due to the emergence of modern browsers. However, many people still rely on this JavaScript library. In the early-mid 2000s, when JavaScript applications were not yet prevalent, jQuery became popular as it provided a solution to the limitations of JavaScript at the time....

Simplifying JavaScript Public Class Fields

Introduction This blog post will guide you through the new JavaScript public class fields, providing a simple tutorial on how to use them. In the past, creating a public class field required instantiating the field in the constructor. However, with the introduction of the class fields proposal, available in Chrome 72 and Node 12, a new and simpler syntax is now available. Let’s dive in and explore how to use this feature effectively....

Sorting an Array by Date Value in JavaScript

Learn how to sort an array of items by date value in JavaScript. If you have an array of objects like the one below, which contains a set of date objects: const activities = [ { title: 'Hiking', date: new Date('2019-06-28') }, { title: 'Shopping', date: new Date('2019-06-10') }, { title: 'Trekking', date: new Date('2019-06-22') } ] and you want to sort those activities by the date property, you can use the sort() method of Array....

Styled Components: A Modern Approach to CSS-in-JS

Styled Components have emerged as a popular solution for incorporating CSS into modern JavaScript. They serve as a successor to CSS Modules, enabling developers to write CSS that is scoped to a specific component without leaking styles to other elements on the page. A Brief History In the early days of the web, CSS didn’t exist, and layouts were created using tables and frames. Eventually, frameworks like Bootstrap and Foundation emerged to simplify grid and layout creation....

The 2023 Bootcamp: Level Up Your Web Development Skills

Welcome to the latest update on the highly anticipated 2023 cohort of bootcamp.dev! Get ready to take your web development skills to the next level with our intensive and comprehensive 10-week online course. The Web Development Bootcamp covers all the essentials, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind, Astro, React, and Next.js. Designed for both beginners and developers with some prior knowledge, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the world of web development....

The Beginner's Guide to Meteor

Meteor is a web application platform that provides a simple and efficient way to develop both client and server-side code using JavaScript. It is suitable for both beginners and experts, offering an easy starting point and a vast library ecosystem to leverage. JavaScript Meteor allows developers to write code in JavaScript for both the client and server side, seamlessly integrating the two. This makes it easy to create isomorphic applications that can run on multiple platforms....