In this meeting, the State Changers discussed a difficulty they encountered with JavaScript. They detailed an issue where data from Xano isn't displayed correctly. They discovered that a particular element wasn't appearing when they set the display to 'none' and published their work. The problem wasn’t identified as a unique issue because it was persistent across multiple pages.
They speculated on an infinite loop issue but ruled it out due to the absence of related error messages. The group then discussed the component being hidden in Webflow, wondering if the timing of the hiding created the problem. They agreed to modify the code to control the hiding and showing of this component. This solution worked, enabling the previously 'missing' data to display correctly. The conversation eventually led to a reflection on how intricate front-end work is, especially in contrast to back-end work. The State Changers emphasized their learning process and the value of understanding what works, especially when dealing with complex systems. They also highlighted the benefits of these meetings for problem-solving and skills development. The participants shared laughs about the complexities of languages like JavaScript versus the simplicity of older languages like BASIC and they decided that JavaScript isn't as 'basic' as some might think. They appreciated the pragmatic approach to problem-solving, focusing on functional solutions rather than highly elegant ones. The meeting ended with the State Changers deciding to carry this new insight over to their other pages to see if it resolved the problem there as well. The solution wasn't "elegant", but they were satisfied that it worked.
(Source: Office Hours 7/18 )
