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How to use CSS calc() for dynamic styling
Published on: 8/28/2024 - 4 min read
How to use CSS calc() for dynamic styling
One of the more underutilized yet incredibly powerful features in CSS is the calc() function.  This function can perform calc...
How to Create Custom Hooks in React for Reusability
React Custom Hooks are an invaluable tool that allow developers to create reusable, maintainable and more scalable applications by allowing ...
How to resize elements using the CSS resize property
The CSS 'resize' property allows for various elements in HTML, such as textarea's, input's and div's to be resized by the user by including ...
Taking a look at 1st Normal Form (1NF): Database design
In the world of database creation, normalization is a very important process that ensures the efficiency, integrity, and organization of dat...
How to implement CSS aspect-ratio for maintaining proportions
Maintaining the proportions of elements on the web can be a challenge, especially when dealing with dynamic content that adjusts based on th...
How to use JavaScript Symbols to create unique object properties
JavaScript is a powerful and versatile language, but even seasoned developers can find themselves overwhelmed by its subtle nuances. On...
Using bcrypt to hash passwords in JavaScript
Published on: 8/19/2024 - 4 min read
Using bcrypt to hash passwords in JavaScript
Introduction One of the most effective ways to protect user passwords on your websites is by hashing them before storing them in a dat...
How to use the will-change CSS property to improve animations
In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, performance is king. Users demand fast, responsive websites, and developers are constantl...
Understanding robots.txt: Format, functionality and best practices
The robots.txt file is a powerful tool in the world of SEO and web development. Despite its simple structure, it plays a crucial r...
The transaction log for database 'tempdb' is full due to ACTIVE_TRANSACTION error
The error message "The transaction log for database 'tempdb' is full due to 'ACTIVE_TRANSACTION'" typically occurs when the transaction...
How to abort a fetch after 'n' seconds in JavaScript
When making a fetch request in JavaScript, there might be a scenario where you would want to cancel the request if it's taking too long. Thi...
How to check the size of your SQL Server Database tables
If you're running your web applications on a shared server, then you know all too well that often times there is a limit on the storage spac...
BSOD error in Crowdstrike update takes out the internet
Many people woke up this morning (or last night) depending on where you are in the world to blue-tint filled screens as they attempted to bo...
How to implement the Screen Wake Lock API in JavaScript
The Screen Wake Lock API allows web applications the ability to prevent the client device screen from locking or dimming after the...
Amazon Prime Day 2024: The Best Deal on the Zenbook 2024 Model
If you're on the market for a new laptop, then there is no better time than Amazon Prime Day to take the plunge and find the best option for...
How to prevent Object properties from being modified in JavaScript
One of the most useful additions to the JavaScript specification a few years ago was the const keyword and identifier. It allowed ...
What does the JavaScript Temporal.PlainDate method do
One of the latest additions to the ECMAScript 2024 standard is the Temporal.PlainDate method which is a part of the Temporal API i...
The one feature that might convince me to pick up a Copilot + PC laptop
The Microsoft Build Conference this year was all about A.I., sustainability and inclusiveness. And that sums up Microsoft pretty well during...
What will it take for A.I. to steal our programming jobs?
OpenAI has a press conference and the world sets its eyes on programmer's losing their jobs once again. At least that's what it seems like w...
Which laptops will launch with Copilot + PC?
Published on: 5/23/2024 - 4 min read
Which laptops will launch with Copilot + PC?
Microsoft recently showcased their latest gen Surface laptops which will boast the so far seemingly impressive Snapdragon X Plus/Elite&...