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Java

A Brief Overview of Garbage Collection in Java

Garbage collection, or the concept of essentially "cleaning up" no longer referenced spots in memory, is something that we take for granted when writing code in Java since this is…

September 4, 2024

Javascript

Javascript’s Temporal Dead Zone (TDZ)

Not to be confused with the "temporal pincer movement" from Christopher Nolan's 2020 movie Tenet, but perhaps equally confusing, is the concept in Javascript known as the Temporal Dead Zone,…

August 15, 2024

Java

OOP-101: Polymorphism – What is it, why use it, and an example

In the world of object-oriented programming (OOP), polymorphism is a powerful concept that allows for flexibility and code reusability. Essentially, polymorphism means "having many forms." (Poly meaning 'many' as opposed…

June 16, 2024

Javascript

Demystifying the new keyword in Javascript

Javascript's 'new' keyword goes hand-in-hand with the object oriented programming paradigm in which the code written aims to mimic things and actions in the real world. A dog can run…

August 26, 2023

Angular Javascript RxJS

The Differences Between Subjects and BehaviorSubjects in RxJS

If you're just starting to dive into Angular you've probably quickly realized that it's a lot different from the other major front end frameworks such as React and Vue. Angular…

August 16, 2023

Java