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JavaScript is a versatile language with many nuances and advanced features. In this post, you’ll find 50 new questions covering topics from global objects and module loaders to service workers and job queues. Each entry includes a clear explanation and practical code examples. 1. What is the difference between the global object in a browser … Read more
JavaScript has evolved dramatically over the years. Beyond the basics lie powerful, nuanced topics that are essential for developing efficient, scalable, and robust applications. In this post, we explore 25 advanced JavaScript coding questions, each accompanied by an in-depth explanation and code examples to illustrate key concepts. 1. How Does the JavaScript Event Loop Handle … Read more
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is an essential part of any website, helping users find answers quickly without needing to contact support. An accordion-style FAQ section enhances user experience by displaying only the relevant answers when clicked, keeping the interface clean and organized. In this blog post, we’ll build a simple Accordion FAQ Section … Read more
A currency converter is a useful tool that allows users to convert an amount from one currency to another based on exchange rates. In this blog post, we will walk through the process of building a simple currency converter using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. This converter will use fixed exchange rates and allow users to … Read more
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to translate text in your web applications? In this blog post, we’ll walk through building a multi-language translator using Google’s free Translate API and JavaScript. This lightweight solution lets users enter text, select a target language, and get instant translations—all without an API key or complex … Read more
Fetching data from an API and displaying it on a webpage is a foundational skill for any web developer. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through a simple example of fetching data from a REST API and dynamically outputting it on your webpage using JavaScript. This example covers: Let’s dive into the implementation! The … Read more
In this tutorial, we’ll walk through a simple yet fun project: building a webpage that fetches and displays a random dog image using the Dog CEO API. Whether you’re new to JavaScript or looking for a practical example of using the fetch() API to interact with a third-party service, this post has something for everyone. … Read more
What is Inheritance? Inheritance is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming. It allows one class (a subclass or child class) to acquire the properties and methods of another class (a superclass or parent class). By doing so, subclasses can reuse and build upon the existing functionality, reducing code duplication and improving maintainability. Inheritance in JavaScript … Read more
What Is Polymorphism? Polymorphism is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming that refers to the ability of a single interface or method to handle different underlying forms (data types, classes, or behavior). Essentially, it means “many forms.” In simpler terms, polymorphism allows one piece of code to work with different objects in a consistent way. … Read more
Introduction to Classes Before ES6 (ECMAScript 2015), JavaScript primarily used constructor functions and prototypes for object creation and inheritance. ES6 introduced classes as syntactical sugar on top of the existing prototype-based inheritance model. Although classes look more like classes in languages such as Java or C++, they still rely on prototypes under the hood. Defining … Read more