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How to Create a Blockchain With TypeScript
If you have been a reader of my blog for a while, you would know that I am an avid cryptocurrency enthusiast. I believe in the tech more so …
Parsing Metadata Inside of Markdown Using JavaScript Without Any Dependencies
In a recent project, I worked with Markdown files that contained metadata at the top for blog posts. I needed to parse the Markdown with …
Programmatically Update the Status of a Post Using Gutenberg JS
In a WordPress project I am building, I needed a way to programmatically update the post status of a post on the edit screen, specifically …
How to Hide Meta Boxes in WordPress Gutenberg
When WordPress introduced the Gutenberg editor, it was a mess, to say the least. Everything was turned upside for developers and things that …
How to programmatically populate a TinyMCE Advanced Custom Fields field in WordPress
The Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress is invaluable. It has filled a gap in WordPress for the better part of a decade and is one …
Programmatically Clicking the “Convert to Blocks” Button in WordPress Gutenberg on the Edit Screen
In the beginning, I was one of the loud developers protesting WordPress Gutenberg. But, now that Gutenberg has been around for a while, I've …
Waiting for an Element to Exist With JavaScript
There are many different ways to solve this use case. You want to wait for an element to exist on the page and run a callback function when …
Stop Forcing People Back Into the Office
Remote work (also known as WFH) is a hot topic in 2022. As pandemic-era mandates and restrictions come to an end, there has been a new …