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Transpilers (Concepts): Using Tools like Babel to Convert Modern JavaScript Code into Older Versions for Browser Compatibility.

Transpilers: Turning Your Hipster JS into Granny-Friendly Code (A Lecture) (Cue dramatic music, maybe a Wilhelm scream for effect) Alright, settle in, future web wizards! Today, we're diving headfirst into…

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Music and Dance

Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’ (revisited): Remembering the Song’s Impact on Early Rock and Roll.

Elvis Presley's 'Hound Dog' (Revisited): Remembering the Song's Impact on Early Rock and Roll (Welcome, music lovers, history buffs, and anyone who's ever felt like a hound dog cryin' all…

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Javascript

Code Formatting (Concepts): Using Tools like Prettier to Automatically Format JavaScript Code According to Style Guides.

Code Formatting: Taming the Wild West of JavaScript with Prettier (and a Little Bit of Sanity) 🤠 Alright, gather 'round, code cowboys and cowgirls! Today, we're wrangling a particularly unruly…

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Music and Dance

Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring of Fire’ (revisited): Feeling the Undeniable Charisma and Emotion of His Performance.

Johnny Cash's 'Ring of Fire' (Revisited): Feeling the Undeniable Charisma and Emotion of His Performance (A Lecture on Musical Magneticism) Alright folks, settle in! Grab your metaphorical coffee (or your…

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Javascript

Code Linting (Concepts): Using Tools like ESLint to Identify and Report on Problematic Patterns in JavaScript Code.

Code Linting: The JavaScript Detective (Before Bugs Commit the Crime!) 🕵️‍♀️ Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving into the wonderful, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately essential world of…

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Music and Dance

Bob Dylan’s ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ (revisited): Reaffirming Its Status as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written.

Bob Dylan's 'Like a Rolling Stone' (Revisited): Reaffirming Its Status as One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written (A Lecture in Awe & Slight Bewilderment) Professor: Dr. Beatnik (That's me.…

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The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ (revisited): Considering the Song’s Political Message and Enduring Relevance.

The Clash's 'London Calling' (Revisited): Considering the Song's Political Message and Enduring Relevance (A Lecture in Punk Rock Academia) (Image: A slightly faded, slightly ripped poster of the 'London Calling'…

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Javascript

Mocking and Stubbing (Concepts): Replacing Dependencies with Mock Objects for Isolated Testing.

Mocking and Stubbing: Conquering the Chaos with Imitation Allies 🎭 Welcome, intrepid coders, to the hallowed halls of dependency manipulation! Today, we embark on a quest to master the arts…

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The Ramones’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’ (revisited): Acknowledging Their Role in Defining Punk Rock.

The Ramones' "Blitzkrieg Bop" (Revisited): Acknowledging Their Role in Defining Punk Rock (Lecture Hall: Imagine a slightly disheveled professor, sporting a Ramones t-shirt under a tweed jacket, pacing the stage.…

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Javascript

Assertion Libraries (Concepts): Using Libraries like Chai, Expect.js for Making Assertions in Tests.

Assertion Libraries: Your Testing BFFs (and How Not to Let Them Down) 💖 Alright, future code conquerors! Settle in, grab your favorite caffeinated beverage (mine's a triple espresso with a…

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