Thingdom JavaScript Wrapper
From Arduino to WordPress—discover how Thingdom's JavaScript wrapper can mobile-enable any project in just four lines of code. A developer's guide to the IoT platform that connects everything from Raspberry Pi to web apps, complete with CodePen examples and real-world use cases.
Array.prototype.diff(meaCulpa)
When extending JavaScript's core functionality goes wrong—learn from the Array.prototype.diff() mea culpa. A follow-up to the original diff method that adds proper type checking with instanceof, because sometimes you need to watch your data types more carefully.
Array.prototype.diff()
When you need to highlight new feed items but don't want to Google the solution—build your own Array.prototype.diff() method. A fun problem-solving approach to comparing arrays, complete with real-world examples of long-polling feeds and the satisfaction of solving it yourself.
(My) JavaScript Style
When JavaScript style guides are as wild as the Wild West—establish your own coding conventions that actually work. A developer's personal style guide covering brackets, comments, variable declarations, and the eternal debate over single vs. double quotes in the JavaScript wilderness.
(How I) Use Multiple Cached Selectors with jQuery
Stop Googling how to use multiple cached jQuery selectors—here's the method that actually makes sense. A practical guide to combining cached selectors without the performance pitfalls of .add(), complete with real-world examples and the gotchas you need to watch out for.