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The Magic of Operator Precedence in JavaScript

Alright, so you've written a line of code, but when you run it, the output isn’t what you expected. You double-check your logic, and everything seems right. What’s going on? Chances are, you might be overlooking something known as operator precedence. Say there is 1 VIP

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Conditional Statement in JS: If and Else

Sometimes in life, you have to make decisions. Do I want pizza or burgers? Should I binge-watch a show or get some sleep? Should I ask her out on a date or should I just let it go? Just like real life, JavaScript also has its decision-making tools, and they’

Client vs Server

You must have heard the terms "client" and "server"! If not anything, you must have come across the term "The server is down" at least once in your lifetime, right? So what do these terms mean? Most of the Internet is based on the

Other Loops in Javascript

In the world of programming, loops are like the recurring events in our lives—whether it’s your daily cup of chai or the annual Diwali cleaning day. Just as these events repeat themselves in different forms, loops in JavaScript allow you to repeat actions in your code. Today, we’

While Loops in Javascript

Coding in JavaScript is like preparing a delicious Indian feast—it requires the right ingredients, the correct sequence, and sometimes, a bit of patience. Just as every dish needs its unique method of preparation, every loop in JavaScript has its own purpose and method of execution. Today, we’ll dive

For Loops in Javascript

Learning to code can be compared to learning to cook your favorite dishes. Just like how you master the art of making a perfect biryani by repeatedly practicing the recipe, coding requires you to grasp the basics and then refine your skills over time. Today, we’re going to dive

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Introduction to Loops

Learning to code can feel like learning a new language, and in a way, it is. Just like mastering any skill, it takes practice, patience, and understanding. Today, we're diving into an essential concept that you'll find yourself using again and again in JavaScript: loops. Loops

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Nested if's in Javascript

So, you’re here to dive deep into the world of conditional statements in JavaScript, and we’re going to explore one of the trickiest but most powerful tools in your JavaScript arsenal: nested if...else statements. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, let's back up for

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Alerts, Prompt and Confirm

Understanding how to correctly use and trigger alerts, prompts, and confirm can come in handy while writing Javascript code. In this article let's dive deeper into the syntax and working of Alerts, Prompts, and confirm. For most of this readable series, we will be leaning toward the browser

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Why does the Browser Console Return "undefined"?

Console is one of the most useful tools to help build Javascript applications and websites. Do you remember what a console is? If you are a continuous reader of this series, we have discussed in detail about what a console is, and how to open it in the browser, if

Type Conversions in JavaScript: All you need

Let’s talk about something that might seem a bit technical at first but is super important when it comes to working with JavaScript—Type Conversions. But don’t worry, we’ll make it as easy as learning to cook your favorite meal. So, What Exactly is Type Conversion? Imagine

Switch Statements in Javascript: Your Code's Traffic Controller

Let’s imagine you’re a traffic controller. Your job is to direct cars based on their colors: red cars go left, green goes right, blue goes straight, and everything else just stays put. If you had to handle this scenario with a bunch of if...else statements, it would

IP address

Each of us has an address. In India, this usually starts with the apartment number/house number, street name, locality, city, state, and country. Just like there is a physical address that defines our location, the internet is like a world of its own, virtually much bigger than our physical

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Blocks in Javascript - Introduction to { }

Alright, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Remember when you were a kid building with blocks? You’d stack them up, maybe create a mini city, or just smash them down for fun. Those blocks were the foundation of whatever you were trying to create, and you could

Nullish Coalescing Operator in Javascript (??)

Alright, let’s dive into something that might sound fancy at first but is actually super handy: the Nullish Coalescing Operator, or ??. Picture this operator as your go-to tool when you need to deal with missing or undefined values in your code—like finding out that your favourite snack has

What is the DNS?

What is the DNS? Well to understand this, let’s revisit the good old days when we had a phonebook! Do you know what a phonebook is? A phonebook is a book or an application that lists people's phone numbers/contact numbers in a certain region. Back in

Variables

An application requires data to work, data is the fundamental ingredient required to create an application. When we scroll through Instagram, we see "content", right? But what is it really? It is just data! A ton of data that is consumable. A user interface requires data to work!

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Javascript Coding Structure

Coding in any programming language can feel hard in the beginning. Honing a skill is a process. Let's proceed to learn the basics of writing code in Javascript. File and folders In most of the javascript projects, you should see a src folder in the root. The source

Debugging

What is a code bug? What is a bug? 🐛 A bug is an error, flaw, or fault in a computer program that causes it to produce incorrect or unexpected results, or to behave in unintended ways. Essentially, something that is not working as expected is called a "🐛"! Example:

Code Editors

Introduction to Code Editors Code editors are indispensable tools that help developers do their "magic". A carpenter has an axe, a doctor - has a stethoscope, a chef - a knife, and a developer - you guessed it - A code editor! Code editors are tools where developers

Introduction to Programming

How does a teacher tell a student what to do? Or a manager his employees about what work needs to be done? When a task needs to be done, the employer clearly states the problem statement to his employee, right? Say, the task is to print 100 birthday cards, where

What is Javascript?

Why do we love Javascript? Oh, you don't yet? I am sure you will by the end of this course! Javascript is a programming language ( link to what is a programming language can be attached to the keywords here ), that helps make web pages come alive. Javascript is