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Using Web Sockets to overcome Chrome Tab Freezing

With Chrome 133, Google is taking a step forward in energy efficiency by freezing inactive, CPU-intensive tabs when Energy Saver mode is active. While this is great for battery-conscious users, it can disrupt background processes like notifications, file uploads, or real-time updates. So, how do you adapt to these changes

Simple 1-Minute Guide to add a Back-to-Top Button with Vue 3

Adding a "Back-to-Top" button to your Vue 3 app can significantly improve user experience, especially on long pages. This button remains hidden until the user scrolls down a specified distance, then smoothly scrolls them back to the top when clicked. What Makes It Great? * Scroll Detection: Monitors window.

Add a Voice Search to your Nuxt3 App in 6 Easy Steps

In a world dominated by "Hey Siri" and "Okay Google," integrating voice search into your web application isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Imagine enabling your users to interact with your Nuxt 3 app hands-free, providing a seamless and futuristic experience. By leveraging

How to Copy Text to Clipboard

Copying text to the clipboard is a common requirement in modern web applications. While many vanilla JavaScript solutions exist, today we’ll use Clipboard.js, a lightweight library, and Hint.css, a simple tooltip library, to create an elegant copy-to-clipboard feature. Step 1: HTML Structure The HTML remains the same.

Building a 6-Digit Passcode Input in Plain JavaScript

In this tutorial, we’ll create a seamless passcode input system for a 6-digit activation code. This setup ensures user-friendliness, supports direct typing or pasting of the code, and triggers a verification function when all digits are entered. Part 1: HTML Structure Start with a form that includes: * A placeholder

Adding a "Shaking" Effect to Login Popovers for a Visual Error Cue

Sometimes, subtle design elements can make a huge difference in user experience. Instead of displaying traditional error messages, a "shaking" effect on a login popover provides a clear and immediate indication that something went wrong. This tutorial will guide you through implementing this functionality using vanilla JavaScript, CSS

Part 2 - Enhancing Repository Descriptions with OpenAI for Maximum Impact

In case you missed it, here is Part 1 So, you’ve built a GitHub crawler that fetches JavaScript repositories working with AI. Impressive! But what if we could go one step further and give those descriptions a sensational makeover? Imagine turning a bland description like “A library for machine

Part 1 - Building a Web Crawler in Node.js to Discover AI-Powered JavaScript Repos on GitHub

GitHub is a treasure trove of innovative projects, especially in the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. But sifting through the countless repositories to find those that combine AI and JavaScript? That’s like finding gems in a vast sea of code. Enter our Node.js web crawler—a script that

How to encourage signups with a "Join the Club" modal and fading content

Imagine browsing a website, catching a glimpse of intriguing content just out of reach, with a simple modal enticing you to "join the club" for unlimited access. This subtle yet effective design piques curiosity while encouraging action. In this tutorial, we’ll build such an experience using PrimeVue’

Part 2 - Building the Frontend for Screenshot Generation with Nuxt 3

Welcome to part two of our tutorial on integrating Puppeteer into your Nuxt 3 app. In part one, we set up the backend to capture website screenshots by passing a URL to Puppeteer. Now, it’s time to create the frontend—a sleek and interactive interface where users can input

Part 4 - A Frontend for the RESTful API with Nuxt 3 and Pinia

Welcome to part four of our RESTful API series! So far, we’ve built a robust backend with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, complete with AI-enhanced product descriptions using OpenAI. But an API is only half the story. Today, we’re turning our attention to the frontend, where we’ll

Part 3 - Enhancing Product Descriptions with OpenAI

Welcome to part three of our journey into building a modern, intelligent RESTful API. So far, we’ve built a robust foundation with Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, creating a seamless marketplace of vendors and products. But what good is a marketplace if the product descriptions are bland and uninspiring?

Part 2 - Adding a PostgreSQL Database to the RESTful API

Welcome back to our continuing saga of building a modern RESTful API. Last time, we set the stage with Node.js and Express, creating a marketplace of data that handled vendor information with a simple in-memory array. But let’s face it: an array is like a cardboard box—it’

Part 1 - Building a RESTful API with Node.js and Express

Imagine a bustling marketplace, where vendors are ready to serve your every need with precision and speed. That’s what a RESTful API is like—a well-organized system that lets your applications communicate seamlessly, like shoppers finding exactly what they need, when they need it. And at the heart of