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JSX makes writing UIs feel really familiar for frontend devs, but it can obfuscate a key detail of which we should remain aware.
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Did you know you can declaratively handle events in the capture phase in React? I sure didn't until recently. Let's learn how.
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Let's explore two common function patterns for managing the complexity of conditional code.
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Have you ever wanted to create a component like
Headfromnext/headorHelmetfromreact-helmetthat would update some state by using thechildrenof a component? It's simpler than you might think. - 0 strokes bestowed
Learn how to build Conway's Game of Life with JavaScript, React and the simulation pattern.
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The “simulation pattern” is a useful tool for anyone's programming repertoire. Let's learn how to use it on almost any state problem that advances by discrete increments.
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Sometimes we want to add functionality that happens with every call of a state setter. Learn how to wrap that state setter to add it.
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Parametric design is the process of using adjustable parameters to modify and influence a design. Add it to your box of tools.
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Many text editors allow you to fold, or collapse, blocks of code. I believe we can improve the design of our code by using this to our advantage.
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I am about to launch a course platform of my own making at courses.kyleshevlin.com. It is not fancy. But it is my own. Learn how and why I built it.
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UI Libraries are great for having a solid design system to build from. Here's a small architectural decision I would do to make them even nicer to work with.
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Factory functions help us quickly create objects. They make use of closures to have private values and functions, all while avoiding the
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Recently, I helped a small team fix a performance issue involving React Context. It was a fairly simple fix that I want to share with you. I'm going to set up the problem, show you the small change we needed to make, and share a small library I made to help you out in the future.
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People are often confused by
useRef. Let's try and fix that confusion by comparing it withuseState.
