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Guide

How to Format JSON: A Complete Guide for Developers

Learn JSON formatting, validation, common errors and best practices. Includes syntax rules, nested structures and debugging tips.

Cheat Sheet

Regex Cheat Sheet: 20 Common Patterns Every Developer Needs

Copy-paste regex patterns for emails, URLs, dates, phone numbers, IP addresses and more with explanations.

Explainer

Base64 Encoding Explained: When and Why to Use It

What Base64 is, how it works, when to use it, and common pitfalls. Covers data URIs, API auth, email attachments and JWT.

Tutorial

CSS Gradients: A Visual Guide with Copy-Paste Examples

Master linear, radial and conic gradients with practical examples. Includes 10 ready-to-use gradient presets.

Guide

Cron Expression Syntax: Complete Guide with Examples

Learn cron expression syntax from scratch. Covers all five fields, special characters, 20 practical examples and common pitfalls for Linux, Kubernetes and CI/CD.

Comparison

XML vs JSON: When to Use Each Format in 2026

An objective comparison of XML and JSON covering syntax, parsing, schema validation, performance and real-world use cases for APIs, config and data exchange.

Deep Dive

Text Diff for Code Review: How Diffing Works and Why It Matters

Understand diff algorithms, unified diff format, patience diff, semantic diffing and practical code review strategies for better pull requests.

Tutorial

Colour Theory for Developers: A Practical Guide to Choosing Palettes

Learn HSL, OKLCH, colour harmony, contrast ratios, dark mode design and CSS custom properties for building accessible colour systems.

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