Tag: javascript
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TypeScript vs JavaScript : Choosing the Right One
When I first started building websites in 2021, the decision to use JavaScript was an easy one – it was strong, well-documented, had a good community and seemed straightforward. I can recall many late nights debugging runtime errors that could’ve easily been picked up at compile-time, grappling with type coercion, and losing my mind trying…
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React DevTools: Complete Guide for Modern Web Developers
Creating a modern React application can be intimidating- it’s like building a skyscraper. The finished product can be beautiful, but if a square-foot section of the foundation is weak, you have a big problem. Just like a skyscraper, developers have weak points – those points are bugs. The way the average developer finds bugs today…
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Master JavaScript filter() Method: Guide with Examples
The filter method on a JavaScript array is one of the most powerful and widely used of all the array methods available for data manipulation. Whether it be filtering out unwanted elements, working your way through a number of datasets, or performing cleanup on an array, the filter method will give you a very elegant…
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Inside the Java Native Interface (JNI)
The Java Native Interface (JNI) stands as a pivotal link between the realms of Java and native programming languages like C and C++. It plays a crucial role in Java programming, particularly when integrating native libraries — .so files in Linux or .dll files in Windows. JNI allows Java applications to access and leverage the…
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Top 8 Code Coverage Tools for Free: A Developer’s Guide to Smarter Testing
In software development, code coverage is more than just a metric—it’s a roadmap to understanding how thoroughly your tests exercise your codebase. High code coverage reduces the risk of undetected bugs, improves code quality, and instills confidence in your releases. But with so many tools available, how do you choose the right one—especially when budget…
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Mastering NYC: Enhance JavaScript & TypeScript Test Coverage
NYC, often referred to as Istanbul’s command-line interface (CLI), is a powerful code coverage tool designed specifically for JavaScript testing. It works seamlessly with testing frameworks like Mocha, Jest, and Ava, making it an invaluable resource for developers looking to measure and improve the coverage of their tests. NYC not only tracks how much of…
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JavaScript Random Number Guide
Random numbers are used in many programming scenarios, from game development and simulations to UUID generation. For that, JavaScript provides built-in methods to work with random numbers. In this post, we’ll explore different ways to generate random numbers in JavaScript, from the simple to the advanced. So, let’s begin! Want a quick and practical guide?…
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What is Mocha and keploy Testing?
Hello developers! I hope you are all enjoying the process of writing test cases. Let out a sigh of relief. No matter what type of application is being developed, it should always be tested before being released. Testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, QUnit, Karma and Cypress are just a few of the many options…