Coders love shortcuts. When using the same syntax over and over, pre-written code snippets save huge amounts of time that can be spent on other tasks. Libraries like Bootstrap, jQuery, and React are great examples of the programming goal to work smarter, not harder, by creating usable code.
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It may not happen every day, but there often comes a time when there are two documents or pieces of text that need to be compared. Perhaps you want to check for plagiarism between two articles or didn’t use version tracking and now need to identify what changes were made.
Whatever the case, manual document comparison is tedious and time-consuming.
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Just because you don’t work in a creative field, doesn’t mean you don’t need to use creative solutions. When situations arise like the need to remove an image background, it doesn’t always seem time- or cost-effective to hire someone to do the work.
Let’s say you’re sending product images to a client who in interested in working with you. You take photos of the products on your phone, but the background of each image is cluttered and distracting. Removing the background of each image can help the products stand out and make you look more professional. By removing the background of each image, you can create a more cohesive and visually appealing photo array that showcases your products in the best possible light.
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Website content and designs change over time and sites are never guaranteed to stay up forever. Depending on the reason, saving a website as a PDF may be a great option.
For instance, if you want to read an article or a blog post offline, you can save it as a PDF and read it later without an internet connection. You can also save a PDF of a website for archiving purposes or to share it with others who don’t have access to the internet.
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Finding the right color combination is not always about branding or website design. Sometimes you need to find colors for a social media post, advertisement, or other small project.
Creating a color palette can help you create an effective design that appeals to your target audience. By applying color theory principles in your designs, you can create a more cohesive design that appeals to your audience. You can use complementary colors to create contrast and draw attention to important elements.
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