useReducer reducer functions without the switch
useReducer is typically used with Redux-style reducer functions––but you don't have to do this!
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for...in vs. for...of in JavaScript
A helpful reference for for...in and for...of statements.
How to convert an array to an object in JavaScript with Object.fromEntries
And why you should use it instead of .reduce.
How to create a habit tracker with Twilio Functions and Notion
Easily track your habits in Notion via SMS!
How to build a chatroom app with React and Firebase
Build a realtime chat app with React and Firebase.
JavaScript Quirks, Vol. 1: The typeof operator
Make sure you're aware of these typeof quirks!
Understanding Symbols in JavaScript
Learn about symbols and their use cases.
When to use logical OR vs. nullish coalescing in JavaScript
What's the difference, anyway?
Understanding tagged template literals in JavaScript
What are tagged template literals in JavaScript?
Scope and Closures in JavaScript – Explained with Examples
Learn about scope and closures in JavaScript in my post for freeCodeCamp.
Returning null from Task-returning methods in C#
How does null behave when returned from an async method?
An Overview of CSS Positioning Schemes
How does positioning work in CSS?
Understanding box-sizing in CSS
What is the box-sizing property in CSS?
Four tips for staying motivated while learning
How to motivate yourself to keep learning.
What is Hoisting in JavaScript?
Learn about hoisting in JavaScript in my post for freeCodeCamp.
What are the em and rem units in CSS?
Understanding the difference between ems and rems in CSS.
How to build an HTTP-triggered function with Azure Functions
Get started building Azure Functions with this tutorial!
How to build a meme generator with JavaScript and Fabric.js
Make memes with JavaScript!
Using local NPM packages as dependencies with yalc
How to link local NPM packages with yalc.
Making list formatting easy with Intl.ListFormat
How to format lists in JavaScript with Intl.ListFormat.
Converting values to boolean using !! (double NOT)
What is that weird !! thing in JavaScript?
Understanding JavaScript prototypes
What are prototypes in JavaScript?
An introduction to constructor functions
What are constructor functions in JavaScript?
Creating Custom React Hooks: useConfirmTabClose
How to create a custom React hook to confirm tab close with the beforeunload event.
Use hooks in class components with a render prop
Learn how to use React hooks in a class component.
Clean up your code by removing unneeded indentation 🧹
Use this technique to clean up your code.
What are truthy and falsy in JavaScript?
Learn about this fundamental part of JavaScript.
Creating Custom React Hooks: useForm
Create a useForm hook to simplify form state management.