If you’ve added package-lock.json to your .gitignore file but Git is still tracking it, you’re not alone. This happens because .gitignore only prevents new, untracked files from being added. If package-lock.json was already committed earlier, Git will continue tracking it regardless of .gitignore. Here’s how to fix it: Step 1: Remove package-lock.json from Git’s index … Read more
Introduction Working with branches is a fundamental part of Git-based workflows. However, when a feature or bugfix is complete, it’s good practice to delete the branch to keep your repository clean and manageable. In this post, we’ll walk you through how to delete both local and remote Git branches — plus how to handle common … Read more
Have you ever accidentally closed a form page and lost all the entered data? In this guide, we’ll show you how to prevent this by displaying a confirmation message before a user navigates away from the page. Why Is This Important? Implementing the Solution 1️⃣ Show Warning on Tab Close or Refresh Use the beforeunload … Read more
Creating a new branch and merging it into another branch is a common workflow in Git. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a branch, make changes, and merge those changes back into the main branch. Step 1: Check Out the Base Branch Before creating a new branch, ensure you’re on the … Read more
If you’ve created a Git branch and no longer need it, you can remove it both locally and remotely. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely delete a branch in Git. Step 1: Switch to Another Branch Before deleting the branch, ensure you are on a different branch (e.g., `development`) because you cannot delete the branch … Read more
If you want to merge changes from the master branch into the development branch and push those changes, follow these steps: Step-by-Step Instructions: Combined Command: To execute all the above steps in one line, you can run: git checkout development && git merge master && git push origin development Notes: If you encounter merge conflicts, … Read more
When working on a Node.js project, your node_modules folder can become quite large and should not be included in your Git repository. If your node_modules folder is being tracked or pushed, it’s likely due to a missing or improperly configured .gitignore file. Here’s how to fix it: Steps to Ignore node_modules in Git From now … Read more
Introduction While working on a React Native project, you might encounter the following error during development or when bundling the application: Error: EMFILE: too many open files, watch at FSWatcher._handle.onchange (node:internal/fs/watchers:207:21)Emitted ‘error’ event on NodeWatcher instance at: at FSWatcher._checkedEmitError (/path/to/project/node_modules/metro-file-map/src/watchers/NodeWatcher.js:82:12) This error typically occurs when too many file watchers are active, exhausting system resources. Cause … Read more
In this post, we’re going to cover some of the most effective techniques for improving your React code. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking to refine your code, these techniques will help you write cleaner, more maintainable, and optimized code. 1. DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) Principle: Avoid duplicating code by creating reusable functions … Read more