Quick Coding Facts

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Recovering a Deleted Git Branch

Did you know you can recover a deleted Git branch?

If you accidentally deleted a local branch, you can bring it back!

git reflog

Find the commit hash where your branch last pointed, then run:

git checkout -b <branch-name> <commit-hash>

Tip: git reflog keeps a record of all recent branch movements – even deleted ones!

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Git

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GIT: See who changed a specific line

Want to know who last modified a line in a file?

git blame <file>

Perfect for tracking down when and why a change was made.

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Git

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View your commit history as a graph

Make your commit history visual and easier to follow:

git log --oneline --graph --decorate --all

This command gives you a clean, visual tree of your branches and commits.

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Git

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GIT: Stash uncommitted changes

Need to switch branches but don’t want to commit yet? This command temporarily saves your work for later:

git stash

Now you can restore your code to the exact state it was in before you stashed it, ready to continue working seamlessly.

git stash pop

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Git

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The Difference Between == and === in JavaScript

The loose equality operator == in JavaScript automatically converts values to the same type before comparing them.
This can cause unexpected results, so it’s usually better to use the strict equality operator ===

console.log(5 == "5");   
// true - because "5" is converted to a number

console.log(5 === "5");  
// false - because types are different (number vs string)

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JavaScript

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Boost Scroll Performance with passive: true

Make scroll or touch listeners more performant – tell the browser you won’t call preventDefault()

window.addEventListener(
  'scroll',
  onScroll,
  { passive: true }
);

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JavaScript

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Destructure and Keep the Rest

You can combine destructuring and rest syntax to extract what you need and keep the rest.

const { id, ...info } = { id: 1, name: "Alice", role: "Admin" };
console.log(info);      // { name: "Alice", role: "Admin" }

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JavaScript

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Run an Event Listener Just Once

You can make an event listener run only once – it removes itself automatically after the first trigger.

button.addEventListener(
  'click',
  handler,
  { once: true }
);

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JavaScript

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This collection of programming coding tips is a quick and easy way to learn something new – perfect for busy developers. No long explanations, no boring theory — just short, useful info in a “Did you know…” style.

You’ll find both basic things every programmer should know (at least in theory – but let’s be honest, our memory isn’t perfect and we often need Google or AI), and some funny or surprising facts that even experienced devs will enjoy.

Whether you’re just starting out, have been coding for years, or just like clicking on smart-looking stuff – there’s something here for you.

Get ready for a smile, a few “ah, now I get it!” moments, and maybe even a “good to know!”.

WARNING: Side effects may include sudden coding inspiration and a strong desire to share what you’ve learned with every developer around you.