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  1. console.dir() is short for console.log(util.inspect())

    Published Mar 13 2017 in NodeJS

    I learned that 'console.dir' is actually only a shorthand for 'console.log' and 'util.inspect'. This can help you to save a bit of typing.

  2. Useful background-repeat options other than repeat

    Published Mar 10 2017 in CSS

    I learned that the CSS property 'background-repeat' has more values than 'repeat

  3. finally in a try/catch statements really goes over everything

    Published Mar 08 2017 in JavaScript

    I learned that the 'finally' part of a try/catch has the last word in everything

  4. Skipped holes in JavaScript Arrays

    Published Mar 04 2017 in JavaScript

    I learned that it's possible to have holes in JavaScript arrays and how these holes can change overall behavior.

  5. U+202E - RIGHT-TO-LEFT OVERRIDE

    Published Mar 01 2017 in Unicode

    I learned that the Unicode character U+202E is perfect to trick your coworkers and turn everything around.

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