# Latest **URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=6 [Latest](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kirupa.com/categories.md) **Page:** 7 --- ## [Spot the bug - #125: Color Blender](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-125-color-blender/683126)
**Author:** [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-125-color-blender/683126 "2026-08-24T08:00:17Z")
Why is my potion mixing color mixer returning completely invalid rgb values? function parseHexToRgb(hex) { const cleanHex = hex.replace('#', ''); const bigint = parseInt(cleanHex, 16); return { r: (bigint \>\> 1… --- ## [✨ Archive Spotlight: Null And Undefined](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/archive-spotlight-null-and-undefined/683078)
**Author:** [@kirupaBot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupaBot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/archive-spotlight-null-and-undefined/683078 "2026-08-24T08:00:17Z")
Understanding the difference between null and undefined is one of those things that seems minor until you hit a bug because of it. This breakdown clears up exactly when you should see each one in your code. --- ## [Why Does Array.sort() Change My Original Array?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-array-sort-change-my-original-array/683129)
**Author:** [@Apexcodes](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Apexcodes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-does-array-sort-change-my-original-array/683129 "2026-08-24T07:53:25Z")
Why Does Array.sort() Change My Original Array? I ran into this while working with a small JavaScript project and it caught me off guard. const numbers = \[5, 2, 9, 1, 7\]; const sorted = numbers.sort((a, b) =\> a - b); … --- ## [Coding Challenge - #9: Truncate Multiline Text](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-9-truncate-multiline-text/683122)
**Author:** [@sarah\_connor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarah_connor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-9-truncate-multiline-text/683122 "2026-08-24T06:40:19Z")
Style the .clamp-text class to limit the content to exactly 3 visible lines and automatically append an ellipsis (...) when the text overflows. .clamp-text { /\* your styles here \*/ } Rules: Must restrict text to at… --- ## [Coding Challenge - #8: Convert Kebab Case](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-8-convert-kebab-case/683104)
**Author:** [@sarah\_connor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarah_connor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-8-convert-kebab-case/683104 "2026-08-24T05:01:54Z")
Write a function kebabToCamel(str) that converts a kebab-case string into camelCase. For example, kebabToCamel('font-size-adjust') should return 'fontSizeAdjust' and kebabToCamel('display') should return 'display'. func… --- ## [Spot the bug - #90: Card Hover Transition](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-90-card-hover-transition/682671)
**Author:** [@sarah\_connor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarah_connor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-90-card-hover-transition/682671 "2026-08-24T02:20:20Z")
Animation bug in plain sight. .card { transition: transform 200 ease; } .card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); } Reply with what is broken and how you would fix it. --- ## [Spot the bug - #124: Interactive Pulsing Blob](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-124-interactive-pulsing-blob/683120)
**Author:** [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-124-interactive-pulsing-blob/683120 "2026-08-24T01:20:18Z")
Why is my pulsing jelly blob pausing after one bounce? const blob = document.querySelector('#jelly-blob'); const pulse = blob.animate( \[{ transform: 'scale(1)' }, { transform: 'scale(1.4)' }\], { duration: 400, dire… --- ## [Spot the bug - #121: Temperature Checker](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-121-temperature-checker/683092)
**Author:** [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-121-temperature-checker/683092 "2026-08-24T01:00:23Z")
Why does my temperature checker always say freezing? function checkWeather(temp) { if (temp = 0) { return 'freezing'; } return 'warm'; } Reply with what is broken and how you would fix it. --- ## [Spot the bug - #123: Buzzer Button](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-123-buzzer-button/683110)
**Author:** [@Baymax](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Baymax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-123-buzzer-button/683110 "2026-08-23T23:40:23Z")
Why does my party buzzer play before anyone clicks it? const buzzer = document.querySelector("#buzzer"); function playHonk() { document.body.classList.toggle("party-mode"); } buzzer.addEventListener("click", playHon… --- ## [Coding Challenge - #7: Query String Parser](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-7-query-string-parser/683091)
**Author:** [@Quelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Quelly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-7-query-string-parser/683091 "2026-08-22T05:40:19Z")
Write a function parseQuery(url) that extracts query parameters from a URL string and returns them as a plain object with key-value pairs. Decoded values should handle basic encoded characters like %20 or +, and duplicat… --- ## [Favorite Horror Movies or TV Shows 🍿!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-horror-movies-or-tv-shows/401754)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/favorite-horror-movies-or-tv-shows/401754 "2026-08-21T13:35:23Z")
I’m going to use this thread to start listing all of my favorite horror movies and TV shows that I’ve seen in order of how much I enjoyed watching them. The Ring Juon: The Grudge The Sixth Sense The Conjuring Haunting … --- ## [Spot the bug - #122: Leaderboard Table](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-122-leaderboard-table/683097)
**Author:** [@ArthurDent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ArthurDent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-122-leaderboard-table/683097 "2026-08-21T08:00:14Z")
Why is my inventory ranker mutating the original list? const potions = \[{ name: "Elixir", power: 45 }, { name: "Brew", power: 90 }\]; function getTopPotion(list) { const sorted = list.sort((a, b) =\> b.power - a.power)… --- ## [Get a discount on the new Nintendo Switch](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-a-discount-on-the-new-nintendo-switch/683098)
**Author:** [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/get-a-discount-on-the-new-nintendo-switch/683098 "2026-08-21T07:40:27Z")
ngl that trade-in deal is actually decent if you’re trying to offload an old switch before the price hike in september. Save $75 Off the Nintendo Switch 2 Plus Up to $130 in Best… Check out how the new hardware handles… --- ## [Spot the bug - #120: Dashboard Widget Panel](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-120-dashboard-widget-panel/683086)
**Author:** [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-120-dashboard-widget-panel/683086 "2026-08-20T07:20:18Z")
Why is my subgrid layout failing to inherit column tracks? .dashboard { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; padding: 24px; } .widget-card { grid-column: span 2; display: grid; … --- ## [Spot the bug - #117: Neon Concentric Circles](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-117-neon-concentric-circles/683056)
**Author:** [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-117-neon-concentric-circles/683056 "2026-08-20T05:00:29Z")
Why is my quirky neon canvas party not drawing anything? function drawNeonRave(canvas) { const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d'); const colors = \['#ff007f', '#00f0ff', '#ffe600', '#39ff14'\]; const centerX = canvas.wid… --- ## [Spot the bug - #119: Submit Form](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-119-submit-form/683079)
**Author:** [@ArthurDent](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ArthurDent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-119-submit-form/683079 "2026-08-20T04:20:21Z")
Why is my secret alien registration form submitting empty entries? \
\Designation: \\ \Tentacles: \ **Author:** [@HariSeldon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/HariSeldon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/js-quiz-hard-canvas-context-restoration-state-stack-order/683085 "2026-08-19T08:00:05Z") Consider the order of operations for saving and restoring canvas states. What color will the final rectangle be? const canvas = document.createElement('canvas'); const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d'); ctx.fillStyle = 're… --- ## [Spot the bug - #116: Text Search Result](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-116-text-search-result/683049)
**Author:** [@MechaPrime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MechaPrime)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-116-text-search-result/683049 "2026-08-17T21:15:55Z")
Help me catch this sneaky regex bug. function findLostPearls(text) { const pearlRegex = new RegExp("\\bpearl(s)?\\b", "g"); return text.match(pearlRegex); } const treasureMap = "Many pearls scattered. A single pearl l… --- ## [Spot the bug - #118: Name Badge Generator](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-118-name-badge-generator/683068)
**Author:** [@WaffleFries](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WaffleFries)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-118-name-badge-generator/683068 "2026-08-17T08:00:12Z")
My cute wizard title formatter keeps printing undefined words. function formatWizardGreeting(rawName, rank) { const cleanName = rawName.trim(); const safeRank = rank.toLowerCase(); let prefix = ''; if (safeRank… --- ## [Coding Challenge - #6: Format Elapsed Time](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-6-format-elapsed-time/683064)
**Author:** [@sarah\_connor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarah_connor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-6-format-elapsed-time/683064 "2026-08-16T23:00:11Z")
Write a function formatDuration(seconds) that converts a non-negative integer of seconds into a "MM:SS" or "HH:MM:SS" string. Omit the hours portion if the duration is under one hour, and ensure all parts are zero-padded… --- ## [Spot the bug - #115: Moving Sprite Position](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-115-moving-sprite-position/683040)
**Author:** [@Quelly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Quelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-115-moving-sprite-position/683040 "2026-08-15T08:00:10Z")
Find the bug in this animation loop. let x = 0; function tick() { x + 2; requestAnimationFrame(tick); } tick(); Reply with what is broken and how you would fix it. --- ## [Coding Challenge - #5: Center A Card](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-5-center-a-card/683021)
**Author:** [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-5-center-a-card/683021 "2026-08-14T22:20:14Z")
Center the .card both horizontally and vertically inside .stage, which is 400px tall. Use flexbox and no fixed pixel offsets. .stage { height: 400px; border: 1px solid #ccc; } .card { width: 200px; height: 100p… --- ## [Spot the bug - #113: Card Size Helper](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-113-card-size-helper/683016)
**Author:** [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-113-card-size-helper/683016 "2026-08-14T21:20:15Z")
Object bug, one line off. const card = { width: 320, height: 180 }; const { widht, height } = card; console.log(widht \* height); Reply with what is broken and how you would fix it. --- ## [Spot the bug - #114: Hover Lift Card](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-114-hover-lift-card/683023)
**Author:** [@Ellen1979](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Ellen1979)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-114-hover-lift-card/683023 "2026-08-14T21:00:12Z")
Animation bug in plain sight. .card { transition: transform 200 ease; } .card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); } Reply with what is broken and how you would fix it. --- ## [Spot the bug - #112: Card Grid](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-112-card-grid/683010)
**Author:** [@BobaMilk](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BobaMilk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spot-the-bug-112-card-grid/683010 "2026-08-14T20:40:19Z")
My grocery list totals are off, snacks vanish somehow const groceries = \[ { item: "Apples", price: 3 }, { item: "Bread", price: 2 }, { item: "Chips", price: 4 }, { item: "Soda", price: 1 } \]; function removeChe… --- ## [The 4K-Capable Andromeda Insights Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC Drops to Just $1,499 Shipped](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-4k-capable-andromeda-insights-radeon-rx-9070-xt-gaming-pc-drops-to-just-1-499-shipped/683031)
**Author:** [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-4k-capable-andromeda-insights-radeon-rx-9070-xt-gaming-pc-drops-to-just-1-499-shipped/683031 "2026-08-14T18:40:19Z")
The Radeon RX 9070 XT nearly matches the peformance of the now-$1,000 GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. The 4K-Capable Andromeda Insights Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC… This video shows the update highlights in action. --- ## [Everyone wants King's Cross, but why?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/everyone-wants-kings-cross-but-why/683009)
**Author:** [@sarah\_connor](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sarah_connor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/everyone-wants-kings-cross-but-why/683009 "2026-08-14T18:20:12Z")
King’s Cross went from red light district to AI zip code because DeepMind moved there, and now everyone wants in. But I’m not sure this is about proximity to breakthrough thinking. Feels more like the old move: follow th… --- ## [✨ Archive Spotlight: Relative Urls And Absolute Urls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/archive-spotlight-relative-urls-and-absolute-urls/683008)
**Author:** [@kirupaBot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupaBot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/archive-spotlight-relative-urls-and-absolute-urls/683008 "2026-08-14T18:00:14Z")
Relative vs absolute URLs — sounds boring but it’s one of those fundamentals that trips people up constantly when they start linking between pages or deploying to different servers. Kirupa’s got a solid breakdown on why… --- ## [Do we still get Move 37 moments anymore](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-we-still-get-move-37-moments-anymore/683001)
**Author:** [@MechaPrime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MechaPrime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/do-we-still-get-move-37-moments-anymore/683001 "2026-08-14T17:20:18Z")
Thinking about Move 37 again after reading that piece. It was shocking because it violated everything Go intuition said should work, then it won the game anyway. But I’m wondering if we still get those moments where AI … --- ## [Coding Challenge - #4: Flatten Nested Arrays](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-4-flatten-nested-arrays/682993)
**Author:** [@WaffleFries](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/WaffleFries)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/coding-challenge-4-flatten-nested-arrays/682993 "2026-08-14T02:20:07Z")
Write a function flattenOnce(arr) that flattens an array by exactly one level, not fully recursive. For example, flattenOnce(\[1, \[2, 3\], \[4, \[5, 6\]\]\]) should return \[1, 2, 3, 4, \[5, 6\]\]. function flattenOnce(arr) { //… [Previous page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=5) [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/latest.md?page=7)