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Written content to help you along your web development journey, without forgetting to have some fun along the way.
Styling Placeholders for Select Fields
A (limited) CSS-only approach for styling placeholders, along with a way to work around the limitations with a custom JS-based solution.
Remove Related Videos from YouTube Embed
Hide the “more videos” section on an embedded YouTube video with this quick tip.
Run a Single Jest Test
Learn how to run a single test within a file, how to target a series of tests within a file, or how to only target a single file when using Jest.
2 Methods for Running Multiple Jest Suites in the Same Project
Multiple approaches on running a subset of Jest tests within a project.
Pro Tip: Use “1.” for Every Ordered List Item when Writing Markdown
A quick tip for making ordered lists in markdown easier to write.
Storing Multiple Elements in a Single Ref in React
In some cases, you may want multiple references in a component of unknown quantity. Here’s how you can make it work.
Animated Sliding Tabs with React and Tailwind
Add some flair to a simple tab solution by adding an animated bottom border.
Use a Preceding Space in Terminal to Hide from History
This is a trick to running commands that you don’t want to be saved in your history.
Simple Content Tab with React and Tailwind
The foundation for a tab system begins with a state hook, triggered by clicks on tab elements. View the code snippet and use the playground to see it in action.
Pro Tip: Simplify If Statements Using Exit Conditions
Exit clauses can help you write less code and make your code more readable. Here is a simple example, along with some additional tips.