Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Syntax Live at Reactathon
Jun 8, 2022
Wes and Scott light up Reactathon with live debates on hot JavaScript takes. They explore the evolution of JavaScript and reminisce about nostalgic coding challenges like PNG transparency in IE6. The hosts dive into quirky coding nuances while introducing handy payment processing solutions. A fun interactive game tests audience knowledge of JavaScript libraries, and a whimsical quiz rounds out the episode. Their entertaining banter and engaging discussions make complex tech topics enjoyable and accessible.
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QR Code Redemption
- QR codes, once considered dumb, proved essential during the pandemic.
- Their widespread adoption demonstrates their unexpected utility.
NaN Handling
- Any operation resulting in NaN should throw an error.
- Check if a value is a number before performing operations to prevent unexpected NaN results.
For Loop Power
- Favor for loops over array methods when asynchronous operations or external variable modifications are involved.
- Array methods like forEach and map can be less suitable for such cases.
