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….
November 28, 2022 in Career Advice
How to Become a Front-End Developer
Front-end development is an indispensable part of web development. Front-end developers build and create what you see and experience on a website. If you’re looking to become a professional front-end developer, this guide explains what you need to know. We’ll…
November 28, 2022 in Learn
PHP vs. JavaScript: Comparisons and Applications
PHP and JavaScript are two very popular programming languages and there are many web apps that use them both at the same time. The main difference is that, while PHP is only for back-end development, JavaScript is used for front-…
November 25, 2022 in Learn
How To Add Custom Fields to a Custom Post Type in WordPress
WordPress has come a long way from its humble blogging beginnings. With the popularization of Custom Posts Types (CPTs), WordPress has emerged to become a fully-featured CMS platform. WordPress has evolved to be suitable for any kind of content you…
November 25, 2022 in Learn
How To Create Autocomplete Dropdowns with the Datalist Element
The <datalist> element is a new addition in the HTML5 specification. The <datalist> element allows developers to create native autocomplete dropdowns for their web applications. This type of user interface component is used on form fields and search boxes as…
November 25, 2022 in Learn
How to Improve Your Coding Skills & Confidence: 5 Simple Tips
Starting out in the professional development arena is pretty daunting. I am self-taught and I don’t have a degree. Broaching my first full-time position was pretty scary. What would the interviewer think? I thought I knew how to improve my…
November 25, 2022 in Learn
How to Store Data in LocalStorage in JavaScript
The LocalStorage API gives front-end web developers access to a simple key-value datastore that can be used to save data on a user’s computer. Saving data on the client side can help speed up the performance of your web applications…