Detailed Overview of Well-known Symbols
Updated July 5, 2019
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Well-known symbols allow to customize many JavaScript algorithms: elements iteration, instanceof, regexp string methods, derived object and more.
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JavaScript Variables Lifecycle: Why let Is Not Hoisted
Posted July 27, 2016
Hoisting moves variables and functions to the beginning of the scope. But this term is no longer valid for `let`, `const` and `class`: and here's why.
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Why Object Literals in JavaScript Are Cool
Updated July 5, 2019
ES2015 improves the object literals (or initialiazers) to set the prototype using __proto__, use super, shorthand method declarations, computed names.
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Must Know Details about ES2016 Features
Posted July 12, 2016
ES2016 is a small but important release. Examine the must know details about the new array method includes() and the exponentiation operator.
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Yes. JavaScript Rises.
Posted July 4, 2016
The history how JavaScript from a complementary language in 1995 became the most popular language these days.
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Power Up the Array Creation in JavaScript
Updated July 5, 2019
ES6 improves the way arrays are created in JavaScript. See how the combination of array literal, spread operator and iterators upgrade array initialization.
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JavaScript Function Declaration: The 6 Ways
Updated March 19, 2023
Six ways to declare (define) JavaScript functions: function declaration, function expression, arrow function, and more. Pick the one you need.
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How Three Dots Changed JavaScript
Updated January 18, 2020
Spread operator and rest parameter are great additions. The article explains how they improve array literals, array destructuring and function arguments handling.
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When 'Not' to Use Arrow Functions
Updated July 18, 2019
Arrow functions in JavaScript are great, but there are cases when you should avoid them. See the common pitfalls with explanations and examples.
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A Simple Explanation of Hoisting in JavaScript
Updated January 25, 2023
The JavaScript variables hoisting described in easy to follow examples. See how hoisting works with var, const, let, function and class.
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Software developer and sometimes writer. My daily routine consists of (but not limited to) drinking coffee, coding, writing, overcoming boredom 😉. Living in the sunny Barcelona. 🇪🇸
