Laurence Svekis

Laurence Svekis is a web technology enthusiast, educator, and author who has been working in the field for over 20 years. He has expertise in web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Svekis is a prolific course instructor on Udemy, with over 500,000 students enrolled in his courses. He has authored over 100 online courses, covering a wide range of web technologies and tools, such as Google Apps Script, WordPress, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. His courses are known for their practical and hands-on approach, with a focus on real-world projects and examples. In addition to teaching, Svekis is also a published author, with several books to his name Svekis is passionate about empowering people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of web technology. He is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that are accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or experience level.

Build with AI Saturday, April 20 British Columbia Institute of Technology

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​Build with AI event is community-led technical events hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG). Events aim to help developers learn and apply their skills on GenAI trends and products from Google. ​GDG Surrey is excited to host this event on Apr 20, 2024. We warmly welcome developers from every corner of the tech sphere, including … Read more

Google Cloud Next 2024 – A Decade of Innovation and AI Advancements

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Google Cloud Next 2024 Recap The latest Google Cloud Next, held in Las Vegas, showcased significant advancements in Google Cloud’s offerings, echoing its last event eight months ago in San Francisco. The company continued to innovate across its product range, highlighted by the expansion of its infrastructure to 40 regions globally and the introduction of … Read more

Amazon Hot New Releases Web Design

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Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises: A Hands-On Guide to Real-World Skills (Power Up your Coding Skills) Kindle Editionby Laurence Lars Svekis (Author) Format: Kindle EditionPart of: Power Up your Coding Skills (4 books) #1 New Release in Web Site Design Dive deep into the world of JavaScript with this comprehensive guide, designed to transform beginners into … Read more

Mastering CSS – From Text Styling to Flexbox Layouts

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Diving into the world of web development brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realm of CSS. This post explores three key areas of CSS that every budding web developer must understand: text styling, Flexbox layouts, and link pseudo-classes. Each segment includes code snippets, explanations, and practical applications to help you … Read more

Amazon Hot New Releases New Releases in Application Development

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Discover the Latest in JavaScript Mastery with Two Best-Selling Guides 1. Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises: A Hands-On Guide to Real-World Skills Author: Laurence Lars Svekis In the rapidly evolving world of technology, “Mastering JavaScript 100+ Exercises” stands out as a comprehensive guide aimed at transforming beginners into proficient JavaScript developers. This book is part of … Read more

Looping Over Key-Value Pairs in JavaScript

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JavaScript objects are a fundamental part of the language and are used to store collections of data and more complex entities. Often, you’ll need to iterate over an object to utilize its properties. Below, we explore different ways to achieve this. Method 1: Using for…in Loop The for…in statement loops through the properties of an … Read more

Using Catch in JavaScript

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In JavaScript, error handling is commonly done using the try…catch statement. The try block lets you test a block of code for errors, while the catch block lets you handle the error. Here are a few examples that demonstrate how to use catch to handle errors in different scenarios: 1. Basic try…catch try { // … Read more

Why Every Developer Should Dive Deep into Coding: The Endless Sea of Problems to Solve

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Embracing the Coding Revolution: The Infinite Journey of Development In an era where technology continuously reshapes our lives, coding stands as the backbone of innovation, offering a universe of endless problems waiting to be solved. From enhancing healthcare to combating climate change, coding is at the forefront, providing solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. … Read more

AI: Empowering Tech Departments to Excel Beyond Boundaries

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, tech departments across the globe face a common challenge: an overwhelming workload that often hampers quality and innovation. The relentless demand for new features, alongside the need for maintenance, bug fixes, and support, means that many development tasks are executed under pressure, leaving little room for refinement or exploration of … Read more

Preparing for the AI Evolution in Software Development: Lessons from History and Steps Toward the Future

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Preparing for the AI Evolution in Software Development: Lessons from History and Steps Toward the Future The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in software development is not merely a technological advancement; it’s a historic shift that mirrors other pivotal moments in the history of technology and industry. Just as the Industrial Revolution redefined manufacturing and … Read more