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10 amazing one-liners to transform your JavaScript code

Cool one-liner solutions to interesting JavaScript problems.

1. Baffling shuffling magic: Arrays

Everyone always talks about shuffling arrays with sort() and Math.random() - 0.5...

Isn't it cool how the data just flows freely from input to output? No stops for intermediary values along the way👍

2. A need for belonging: Group array by ID

3. An ID for everyone: Generate random UUID

Perfection.

Just look at the language concepts working together here; there's basic arithmetic, powers, random values, methods, bitshifting, regexes, callback functions, recursion, exponentiation... it's perfection.

4. Flip the string script: Reverse a string

Not this✖️:

But this✅:

10 amazing web development tools you need to know

10 fantastic web dev tools to level up your productivity and achieve your coding goals faster than ever.

From colorful styling effects to faster typing, these tools will boost your workflow and make a lot of things easier.

1. React Glow

Create a playful glow that dances with the user's mouse, adding a touch of magic to your interface:

2. Vite

Ditch Create React App and make development a breeze with Vite.

Say hello to lightning-fast hot module replacement and built-in TypeScript support.

And absolutely no need to worry about outdated dependencies or vulnerable packages - unlike with Create React App.

3. TODO Highlight for VS Code

TODO highlight lets you quick add TODO comments anywhere in your codebase and keep track of all them effortlessly.

Quickly add a TODO with comment prefixed with TODO: , then view in the Output window after running the TODO-Highlight: List highlighted annotations command

4. Rough Notation

Powerful JS library for creating and animating colorful annotations on a web page with a hand-drawn look and feel.

Underline, box, circle, highlight, strike-through... many many annotation styles to choose from with duration and color customization options.

5. JavaScript (ES6) Code Snippets for VS Code

VS Code extension fully loaded with heaps of time-saving JavaScript code snippets for ES6.

Snippets like imp and imd:

VS Code: 5 rapid file creation tips for greater productivity

From slow to lightning-fast, these the 5 ways to create a file in VS Code.

Learn the differences to know the one to use at various times and optimize your workflow.

5. File > New File…

I'm pretty sure very few people use this apart from those who are new to text editors.

You move your mouse all the way up to File then click New File...

Then you've still got to enter the filename:

THEN, a file picker dialog for you to choose the folder - never mind VS Code having its own built-in file manager.

Before finally:

4. Double-click tab bar

Not many know about this method... double-clicking the file tab bar:

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