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Why can't I use parseInt with map in Javascript?
Passing parseInt to the array map method in Javascript brings with it some unintented consequences. Learn what they are, why they happen, and what you should do instead.
Read more…Using the LocalStorage API
If you want to build an app that saves data, LocalStorage is probably your easiest option. Iʼll show you how it works as we build a simple demo app.
Read more…How do I sort an array of numbers in Javascript?
In this article, Iʼll share how you can sort an array of numbers in Javascript. Itʼs not as simple as you might think.
Read more…How to Share a Variable Between Two Event Handlers in Javascript
Learn about variable scope by trying to use the same variable between two different Javascript event handlers. Iʼll also show you three working ways to share data across event handlers.
Read more…How do I know if I'm ready for my first web development job?
Unpacking this questions reveals a few different fears that drives it. Iʼll outline those, test the assumptions theyʼre based on, and answer them.
Read more…Learn to Read API Documentation (by Building an Imgur Album-Specific Uploader)
Reading documentation is a skill youʼll use almost every day as a developer but thatʼs rarely touched on in bootcamps or university programs. Iʼll teach you how as we build an uploader for Imgur.
Read more…How to Get Your First Freelance Web Development Job
Hereʼs what you need to make sure you have in place before you start looking for your first freelance web development gig and where to start looking when youʼre ready.
Read more…Should a web developer build their portfolio site from scratch?
Most new developers feel that they lose credibility by using off-the-shelf components and libraries in their portfolios now that they know how to build everything themselves. Is that actually the case?
Read more…Why You Should Choose Luxon for Date Wrangling in Javascript
Luxon is a great new option for working with dates in Javascript from one of the makers of Moment.js. Should you make the switch?
Read more…Keep Your Resolution to Become a Web Developer
Wanting to be a web developer is easy. Becoming one is hard. Hereʼs how you can make your New Yearʼs resolution stick.
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