From the OpenReplay Blog
How to Add Custom JavaScript to WordPress Themes
Add custom JavaScript to WordPress themes correctly using wp enqueue script, manage dependencies, and apply defer and async loading strategies reliably.
Using Dev Containers for Local Development
Dev Containers bundle Node, extensions, and Docker Compose services into one config file, eliminating environment conflicts for every developer on your team.
Baseline: A New Way to Think About Browser Support
Web Platform Baseline replaces version tracking with feature availability tiers, so teams can confidently adopt CSS and JavaScript across all core browsers.
Should You Replace Date() with Temporal Yet?
Compare JavaScript Temporal API and Date object across browser support, timezone handling, and adoption strategy to decide which suits your production needs.
A First Look at TanStack AI
TanStack AI introduces a vendor-neutral, type-safe SDK for connecting React and other frameworks to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini with modular adapters.
A Quick Guide to JavaScript Global Scope
JavaScript global scope behaves differently in classic scripts versus ES modules. See how var, let, const, and globalThis interact with the global object.
The Debugging Mindset Every Developer Needs
Adopt a hypothesis-driven debugging mindset and apply it using Chrome DevTools, Bun, Vite, and TypeScript to isolate bugs faster and with greater precision.
Five GitHub Alternatives for 2026
Compare GitHub alternatives including GitLab, Forgejo, Radicle, SourceHut, and Azure Repos to choose the right Git hosting platform for your team.
10 jQuery Features You Can Replace with Native APIs
Replace jQuery with native browser APIs using querySelector, classList, fetch, and the Web Animations API for faster, dependency-free JavaScript code.
Using jQuery Migrate for Safer Upgrades
jQuery Migrate lets teams upgrade to jQuery 4 while catching deprecated APIs and restoring compatibility before removing the plugin entirely.
jQuery 4.0 and the Modern Web
Decide whether to upgrade to jQuery 4.0, stay on version 3.x, or migrate to native JavaScript based on real trade-offs and breaking changes.
Do We Still Need Breakpoints in Responsive Design?
Breakpoints remain relevant but work alongside container queries and fluid CSS techniques to build layouts that adapt without device-specific overrides.
Building Infinite Scroll with HTMX
Build HTMX infinite scroll with intersect and revealed triggers, server-driven loaders, and pagination fallbacks that work without JavaScript.
Understanding the Factory Pattern in JavaScript
The Factory Pattern centralizes JavaScript object creation, simplifies dependency injection, and lets you swap implementations without changing calling code.
How JavaScript Closures Work
Closures capture bindings, not values in JavaScript. See how lexical scope, loop behavior, and memory management work so you can write reliable code.
Scanning Your Repo for Secrets With TruffleHog
Scan git repositories for secrets using TruffleHog, interpret verified findings, and automate credential detection with the TruffleHog GitHub Action.
Node.js API Best Practices in 2026
Apply Node.js API patterns covering Zod validation, Helmet headers, Pino logging, and graceful shutdown to build resilient production services.
How to Fix ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT in Chrome
Diagnose and fix ERR_BLOCKED_BY_CLIENT in Chrome by identifying blocking extensions, enterprise policies, and filter rules intercepting your network requests.
Creative Coding with p5.js
Build visual prototypes fast using p5.js creative coding in the browser. Compare Canvas API, WebGL, generative art, and when to use Three.js or D3.js instead.
How Modern Apps Handle Roles and Permissions
Modern apps require ReBAC, ABAC, and policy-as-code tools like OpenFGA and OPA to handle fine-grained authorization beyond static role-based access control.
HTMX vs Alpine.js: When to Use Which
Compare HTMX and Alpine.js across server-driven updates and client-side UI state to choose the right tool for your server-rendered application.
Styling Valid and Invalid Form States with CSS
CSS pseudo-classes user-valid and user-invalid prevent premature errors. Combine them with has selectors and ARIA attributes for accessible styling.
5 Chrome Extensions for Accessibility Testing
Five Chrome extensions including axe DevTools, WAVE, and Accessibility Insights let developers catch WCAG violations during active development.
How to Type Environment Variables in TypeScript
Add type safety to TypeScript environment variables using import.meta.env for Vite and ProcessEnv for Node.js, with runtime validation via Zod.