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November 12, 2021 — React class-based components are messy, confusing, hard for humans and machines. But before React 16.8, class-based components were mandatory for any projects that require states, life-cycle methods, and many other important functionalities. All these changed with the introduction of hooks in React 16.8. Hooks are game-changers. They have simplified React, made it neater, easier to write and debug, and also reduced the learning curve. Read more…

October 28, 2021 — The wealth of data that Amazon holds can make a huge difference when you’re designing a product or hunting for a bargain. But, how can a developer get that data? Simple, by using a web scraper. Why would someone want to scrape Amazon pages? You’re about to find out! Here’s how to build your data extraction bot with Node.js. Read more…

October 26, 2021 — Nx is a build framework that facilitates optimization, efficient scaling of applications, and other features such as shared libraries and components. In this article, Melvin Kosisochukwu will be looking at how you can effectively scale Next.js applications by using Nx. If you’re a developer looking to optimize applications and create reuseable components across applications, this article is for you! Read more…

October 23, 2021 — Quasar is an open-source Vue.js-based cross-platform framework that allows you, as a developer, to easily build apps for both desktop and mobile using technologies such as Cordova and Electron and writing your code once. The app we’ll build will store and get its data from Firebase, meaning that we will also be seeing how to use Firebase in Quasar. Read more…

October 22, 2021 — It’s impressive how quickly a real-time multi-user application can be built with Colyseus — once you figure out how to properly describe the schema. This article highlights the process, technical decisions and lessons learned behind building the real-time game Autowuzzler. Learn how to share game state across multiple clients in real-time with Colyseus, do physics calculations with Matter.js, store data in Supabase.io and build the front-end with SvelteKit. Read more…

October 21, 2021 — The prefers-reduced-motion media query has excellent support in all modern browsers going back a couple of years. In this article, Michelle Barker explains why there’s no reason not to use it today to make your sites more accessible. Read more…

October 1, 2021 — Many websites have some sort of search feature because it helps users navigate through their content easily. Implementing it the right way can be tricky and might not give a good user experience. In this tutorial, Miracle Onyenma will be integrating Algolia, a popular and powerful search service for the best experience on our Nuxt site. Read more…

September 17, 2021 — Gatsby Functions provide front-end developers a way to write and use server-side code without the hassle of maintaining a server. If making money from open-source is of interest to you and your site isn’t built using Gatsby, Paul Scanlon brings you an approach that may well be the answer you were looking for. Read more…

September 13, 2021 — There are way too many options in Web Animations API to pick them up that easily. There’s no middle ground between simple transitions and complex animations. You’re either fine with what CSS Transitions and Animations provide or you suddenly need all the power you can get. Learning how timing works and how to control the playback of several animations at once makes for a solid foundation on which to base your projects on. Read more…

September 9, 2021 — When paired with ISR and Next.js’ API routes, SWR can be used to create a responsive user experience. In this article, Sam Poder explains what SWR is, where to use it (and where not), and how to build a website by using Incremental Static Regeneration. This approach ensures that users still have a good experience, that the site is fast and that the data is kept up to date. Read more…