Programming Tips & Tricks

November 27, 2024 by Caitlin Gross

December 3, 2024

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November 26, 2024

Unused Imports: If you're using VS Code and want to quickly clear all the unused imports from a file, you can use the following shortcuts.
Shift + Option + O for Mac or Alt + Option + O for PC.

November 19, 2024

React vs Next.js: “The JavaScript landscape for web development is constantly evolving, and two frameworks, React and Next.js, have emerged as dominant players.

But for software engineers facing a project decision, the question arises: which one is better?”

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November 12, 2024

Trending Color Palettes: If you're putting together a new app/website and you're stuck on what colors to use, try this website.
https://coolors.co/palettes/trending
Note: Make sure you consider accessibility by choosing palettes with more contrasting colors! There is a contrast checker on the website.

View the tool here

November 5, 2024

The ||= Operator: Ruby's ||= is a great shortcut for assigning default values. It assigns a value to a variable only if that variable is nil or false. Instead of: "if @user.nil? @user = User.new end" try "@user ||= User.new"
Tip: Be cautious when false is a valid value, though! If false is a valid and meaningful value it can result in the variable being incorrectly reassigned, leading to potential errors.

October 29, 2024

Advice for Junior Developers: “Over the 15+ years of my development career, I have learned several things that significantly increase my effectiveness. In this post, I share those learnings with you.”

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October 22, 2024

hue-rotate() function, explained: The hue-rotate() function applies a color rotation to the elements on which it is applied. The <angle> CSS data type represents an angle value expressed in degrees, gradians, radians, or turns.
Example: tiny.cc/hue-rotate

October 15, 2024

⌘ + K: Terminal Clear Command
Cmd+K (Ctrl+K on Windows/Linux): Instantly clear your integrated terminal.
Time-saver: Keep your terminal tidy without interrupting workflow.
Perfect for: After long command outputs or between test runs.

October 8, 2024

Quicktype, explained: A tool that automatically converts JSON data from APIs or other sources into strongly-typed Typescript interfaces and types. Useful as a starting point for coding projects.

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October 1, 2024

September 24, 2024

⌘ + P: Quick File Navigation
Cmd+P: Instantly open any file in your project.
Type part of the filename to filter results.

⌘ + K Z: Zen Mode for
Distraction-Free Coding
Cmd+K Z: Toggle Zen mode
Removes all UI elements except the editor for maximum focus.

September 6, 2024

⌘ + D: Command + D selects all common terms in your code editor, one at a time. Super useful when you need to replace several repeated words.

⌘ + shift + L: Command + Shift + L selects all common terms in your code editor - all at once.