TypeScript has become one of the most popular languages for frontend and backend development. It extends JavaScript by adding static typing, making your code more predictable, maintainable, and bug-free. In this blog, we’ll walk through basic TypeScript concepts with examples, including type annotations, functions, and the special unknown type. Why Learn TypeScript? Before diving into…
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AVIF Image Format: The Next-Gen Image Standard for the Web
Images are the heart of modern websites. They grab attention, improve user experience, and make content visually engaging. But images also impact page speed, which directly affects SEO and user satisfaction. That’s where the AVIF image format comes in. AVIF is a next-generation image format that offers smaller file sizes and better quality compared to…
GitHub Codespaces: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
As developers, we often face challenges setting up local environments, dealing with dependency issues, or ensuring consistency across different machines. GitHub Codespaces solves these problems by offering a cloud-based development environment that is fast, customizable, and ready to use. In this blog, we’ll explore what GitHub Codespaces is, its benefits, and why it can be…
How to Use Tailwind CSS in a Next.js Project (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
If you’re building modern web apps with Next.js, adding Tailwind CSS can make styling super easy and fast. Instead of writing tons of custom CSS, Tailwind gives you ready-to-use utility classes to design beautiful UIs quickly. In this blog, we’ll go step by step and learn how to use Tailwind CSS in a Next.js project…
Using next/navigation Hooks in Next.js 13+: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
When working with Next.js 13+ (App Router), we no longer rely on the old next/router. Instead, Next.js provides a new set of navigation hooks inside the next/navigation package. These hooks make it easier to handle routing, query parameters, and pathnames in a React-friendly way. In this blog, we’ll learn how to use the following hooks:…
Chapter 1.3 Directives in Angular – Structural (*ngIf, *ngFor), Attribute ([ngClass], [ngStyle]), Custom Directives
Introduction Directives in Angular are powerful tools that allow developers to manipulate the DOM dynamically. There are three types of directives: 1. Structural Directives Structural directives are prefixed with an asterisk (*) and are responsible for altering the structure of the DOM. 1.1 *ngIf – Conditional Rendering *ngIf adds or removes an element from the…
Chapter 1.2 Templates & Data Binding in Angular – Interpolation, Property & Event Binding, Two-way Binding
Introduction Templates and data binding are fundamental concepts in Angular that allow developers to create dynamic and interactive applications. Understanding interpolation, property binding, event binding, and two-way binding is crucial for building efficient Angular applications. Angular Templates A template in Angular defines the UI structure of a component. It is an HTML file (or inline…
Chapter 1.1 Modules & Components in Angular – NgModules & Component Lifecycle Hooks
Introduction Angular is a popular front-end framework that follows a modular architecture. Two core building blocks of an Angular application are Modules (NgModules) and Components. Understanding these concepts is crucial for developing scalable and maintainable applications. What Are Angular Modules (NgModules)? Angular applications are divided into modules to enhance maintainability and reusability. Key Features of…
Fixing the this Issue in setTimeout in JavaScript
When working with JavaScript, a common issue developers encounter is the incorrect reference of this inside setTimeout. If you have ever written code like this: You might expect this to log “Product name is: Laptop”, but instead, it prints “Product name is: undefined” (or throws an error in strict mode). Let’s explore why this happens…
Understanding package.json for Your Project
When starting a React project, you’ll encounter a file called package.json. This file acts like a roadmap for your project, listing the tools, libraries, and scripts your app needs to work. Here’s a beginner-friendly breakdown of what each entry in your package.json means. Basic Information Scripts Scripts automate tasks like starting the development server or…