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1. To blog something to show

   Published Dec 23 2024 in Blogging , Shower thoughts

   Quick thoughts about blogging and creating things to show.

2. Hide object properties with JavaScript symbols

   Published Nov 16 2024 in JavaScript

   Use JavaScript symbols to create "private" and hidden object properties that won't show up in Object.keys and friends.

3. How to open a local file from the URL bar in VS Code

   Published Nov 11 2024 in macOS , VSCode

   Learn why your can type vscode:// into your URL bar to open Visual Studio Code.

4. An API to access browser support and baseline data

   Published Nov 04 2024 in Web

   If you want to render custom baseline and browser compatibility widgets use the webstatus.dev API.

5. Earlier function parameters are available to default parameters

   Published Nov 03 2024 in JavaScript

   Today I learned that you function default parameters can access earlier defined values and parameters.

6. Navigate your shell history with CTRL keys

   Published Nov 03 2024 in Bash

   Use ctrl+p and ctrl+n to navigate your shell history without moving your hands off the primary keyboard position.

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