Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Explained - Buzz Words and Concepts
Oct 31, 2022
Scott and Wes dive into the world of JavaScript, breaking down buzzwords like schema and promises with humor and clarity. They discuss the role of stateless HTTP requests and highlight the importance of props in frameworks like React. The conversation also covers the differences between sync and async coding practices, along with a comparison of DOM versus Shadow DOM. Plus, they introduce two exciting tools for developers: Appwrite's hosting capabilities and Sanity's customizable content management.
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Schema Definition
- A schema defines your data's structure, including types and fields.
- Schemas are useful in databases, APIs, and authentication systems.
Promises Explained
- Promises in JavaScript represent a future value, either data or an error.
- They allow asynchronous operations without blocking code execution.
Async vs. Sync
- Asynchronous operations don't block execution, like ordering a hotdog and doing other things while you wait.
- Synchronous operations halt progress until completion, like waiting in line for that hotdog.