You may want to add different behavior for different input types when working with functions in Node.js and JavaScript. For example, if an input is a promise, you want to resolve it first before moving on with the actual processing. This tutorial shows you how to detect whether a …

Creating promises in Node.js or JavaScript is a common way to run an asynchronous task. There’s a gotcha that you need to be aware of: the global Promise object provides a constructor that requires an executor function. The promise executor is a function accepting two other functions: resolve …

Merging objects in JavaScript is a common task. For example, when starting an application you may load multiple configuration files and merge them into a single configuration object. This tutorial shows you how to merge objects in JavaScript. {{outline}} Merge Objects Merging objects in JavaScript is possible in different ways. …

When building tools that work with dates, you may want to provide a button that acts as a shortcut to increase a date by one week. Internally, your application still works with actual dates and you may want to calculate the date in one week. This tutorial shows you how …

Imagine a planning tool like a ToDo-list where you want to schedule a task due for tomorrow. Clicking a button “plan for tomorrow“ sets the due date to tomorrow. Your database still needs an actual date as the deadline. This tutorial shows you how to retrieve tomorrow’s date in …

Generating random IDs or strings in Node.js or JavaScript is useful in various situations. For example, when generating an application or encryption key you want to create random strings with a minimal chance of duplication or collision. This tutorial shows you two ways to create a random string with …

GitHub Actions is a new product in the GitHub family. GitHub Actions offers a configuration-centric approach to run tasks, like a CI/CD pipeline, on defined events like tagging a new release. GitHub Actions open a whole new world for developers to automate tasks. The product is built on Docker …

String replacements in JavaScript are a common task. It still can be tricky to replace all appearances using the string.replace() function. Removing all whitespace can be cumbersome when it comes to tabs and line breaks. Luckily, JavaScript’s string.replace() method supports regular expressions. This tutorial shows you how …