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How to Make Your JavaScript Code Blazingly Fast With This One Simple Trick! đŸ”„

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The Secret Sauce: Understanding Your VM’s Inner Workings First up, let’s talk shop about the JavaScript Virtual Machine (VM) like V8. Picture it like the brain of your operation — it’s what turns your neat code into something the computer can understand and execute. Let’s look at a simple example:let simpleArray = [1, 2, 3, 
] when …

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A Dive into Base64 and Its Significance in Web Development

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Web development is my passion. It is full of intriguing elements that combine to form a comprehensive image. One such component is base64, a mechanism used to transform data into a format that is easier to use online. Although it may not immediately appear critical, base64 has proven to be a pivotal tool in web development. …

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Three Hard Things in Computer Science

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Ah yes, Phil Karlton’s two hard things in computer science: cache invalidation and naming things. They have puzzled and perturbed developers for years. But may I suggest a third — describing your problem to Google or Chat GPT? Imagine trying to describe a UI bug. You’re standing in front of a M.C. Escher looking website, telling your …

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Learn Programming by Doing it Wrong

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The programming world is inundated with an overwhelming plethora of resources, tutorials, and courses for beginners. For the self-guided learner, it can be all too tempting to follow these guides verbatim, typing along as code unfolds in front of you. But the harsh reality is that merely replicating someone else’s code doesn’t equate to learning. …

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the ‘Best JavaScript Method’ Misconception

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In my previous blog post I mainly wrote about the motivation, setting goals, and how to stay focused while learning, in this article we are going to discuss more technical aspects. As a developer, you might have come across countless articles with headlines screaming, “X method is the best way to do Y!” or “Stop …

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Embracing Goal-Oriented Learning

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When it comes to learning, having a goal in mind can make all the difference. Goal-oriented learning not only helps keep us focused, but it also leads to long-lasting knowledge and growth. In this blog post, we’ll explore why learning with a goal is different and how you can apply this mindset to all aspects of your life, both personal and professional.