January 18, 2023 in Learn
How to Create a CSS Sprite Animation With steps()
There’s a little-known timing function in CSS animations that lets us break an animation into segments––or steps––instead of running it as one continuous animation from start to finish. This function is useful for creating sprite animation because we’re able to…
January 18, 2023 in Learn
How to Use the Browser Developer Tools Console
The browser developer tools console is one of the most powerful tools available to you when it comes to debugging your front-end web applications. The console has an API that provides several methods that make debugging easier. It’s not uncommon…
December 21, 2022 in Learn
How to Use the Double Ampersand Selector in Sass
The Sass ampersand (&) symbol is used to reference the parent selector in a nested rule. For example, the following targets .btn on :hover: .btn { … &:hover { background: dodgerblue; } } We can also place the & after…
December 21, 2022 in Learn
How to Memorize Codes: Tips & Tricks
One of the most common questions I get from students is: “What’s the best way to retain what I’m learning?” Students may think they understand the lessons and concepts being taught, but later struggle putting it all into practice. Writing…
December 15, 2022 in Learn
What is JavaScript?
This blog post was written by chatGPT. The Treehouse team is experimenting with this exciting new service and so thought we would ask it a few questions and see how it compares to similar content! If you’re wondering what is…
December 13, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Array Methods: reduce()
The reduce() method in JavaScript is used to apply a function to each element in an array, with the purpose of reducing the array to a single value. This method is often used for tasks such as summing the elements…
December 13, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Array Methods: includes()
Ever wondered if an array included a specific value? There is an easy way to check this by using a JavaScript array method known as includes(). Follow along as I go over this method and show you how to use…
December 9, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Array Methods: sort()
Ever found yourself needing to sort an array? This could be strings being sorted in alphabetical order or even a players’ scores from highest to lowest. Whichever the case may be, the JavaScript sort() method can make this task easy….
December 6, 2022 in Learn
JavaScript Array Methods: find()
Ever needed to find or locate a specific array item? Luckily for us, we have a JavaScript method that can handle that task with ease. In this quick guide, I’ll go over the find() JavaScript array method. If you’re ready,…
December 2, 2022 in Learn
How to Become a Database Administrator
Today’s world is driven by data. According to this report by Cisco, big data will be worth $224.5 billion by 2025, an increase of over 10% from 2020. This rapid growth in valuation shows how crucial data has become. So,…
December 2, 2022 in Learn
Java vs. JavaScript: A Complete Comparison
The programming languages Java and JavaScript may sound similar, but they’re not actually related to each other at all. In fact, it’s often said that the name ‘JavaScript’ was a marketing tactic to take advantage of Java’s popularity. Although both…
December 2, 2022 in Learn
How to Become a Web Developer: 6 Achievable Steps
It’s one thing to train to become a professional web developer. It’s another to do it quickly. People spend well over four years within the walls of a university and close to $100,000 to graduate with a computer science degree….