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1. Static initialization blocks in JavaScript classes

   Published Jan 12 2025 in JavaScript

   Run code whenever a JavaScript class is parsed using static initialization blocks.

2. Use "translate" to turn off element translations

   Published Jan 06 2025 in HTML

   Use the translate attribute to disable localization for HTML elements.

3. Default Apps 2024

   Published Jan 05 2025 in macOS , Tools , Productivity

   My unspectecular 2024 default apps setup.

4. Duplicated CSS @keyframes properties are valid

   Published Jan 02 2025 in CSS

   CSS keyframe animations allow to specify duplicated properties.

5. To blog something to show

   Published Dec 23 2024 in Blogging , Shower thoughts

   Quick thoughts about blogging and creating things to show.

6. 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.

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