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Ari Joury, Ph.D. Ari Joury, Ph.D.
Updated on July 10, 2023

Vimtutor: An Introduction to Vim

Despite its age, the code editor Vim isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Our expert explains what you need to know to get started with it.

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Dr. Derek Austin Dr. Derek Austin
Updated on June 28, 2023

How to Check for Null in JavaScript

In JavaScript, typeof null returns ‘object’, so how do you check for null? One way is to use the double equality operator.

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Dr. Derek Austin Dr. Derek Austin
Updated on June 28, 2023

JavaScript Question Mark (?) Operator Explained

The question mark operator is used in JavaScript as an alternative to an if statement, especially where a value is assigned based on a conditional.

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Jayanth Somineni Jayanth Somineni
Updated on June 14, 2023

Different Ways to Display Images in React.js Apps

Learn different ways of including images in React.js applications. Display great imagery, no matter your code’s style.

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Dr. Derek Austin Dr. Derek Austin
Updated on June 14, 2023

How to Make JavaScript Sleep or Wait

JavaScript doesn’t have a dedicated sleep() function that causes the code to wait before resuming execution. Here's how to write a JavaScript sleep function. 

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Erez Kaminski Erez Kaminski
Updated on June 14, 2023

How to Build Safer and More Reliable Software

Bad software can cost money and even lives. Prevention is the best cure.

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Jason Beres Jason Beres
Updated on June 13, 2023

A Software Developer’s Guide to Generative AI

Accelerate your code development and automate repetitive tasks with generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot. Here’s how.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on June 06, 2023

How to Become a Software Engineer

How do you get into software engineering? Are bootcamps worth the cost? Four experts share advice about how to become a software engineer.

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K. Jagathish K. Jagathish
Updated on May 17, 2023

How to Split a String in JavaScript

In JavaScript, the split method allows you to split the string into an array of substrings based on a given pattern. Here’s what you need to know.

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Ram Kumar Mantena Ram Kumar Mantena
Updated on May 17, 2023

3 Ways to Strengthen Software Engineering Collaboration Across Oceans

Communication and a bit of fun can help offshore employees feel part of the team.

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