All posts tagged #react

From browser breakpoints to React and Redux DevTools, network inspectors, and mobile debuggers — here is how to track bugs faster.

From React 18 batching to analytics counters and undo stacks — `setState(prev => …)` keeps data intact. Ten arguments, practical tips, and a reminder to make it second nature.

Users deserve to close a modal and land exactly where they started. Here are ten arguments for scroll locking plus practical tips for desktop and mobile.

Uploading a 1224×1224 avatar for a 48×48 slot is a performance crime. Learn how to preset sizes, pick smart 2× backups, and keep Core Web Vitals green.

We had a 3k-line component with sliders, arrows, popups, and fetch logic jammed together. Here is a playbook for chopping it into focused modules and breathing again.

A contractor dropped a 15-line if-statement in our codebase. We refactored it into speaking functions, added tests, and documented a checklist for taming complex conditions.

I work on a product packed with timers, pricing coefficients, build flags, and notification windows. Here is how a constants module kills magic numbers, speeds up onboarding, and prevents guesswork.

Real-world cases where ref beats useState by avoiding extra renders, plus a checklist to choose the right hook.

Many developers hate writing comments, considering them a waste of time. But what if I told you that the right comments can save your project and your team’s sanity? Let’s find out.

If a single error in a component breaks your entire application, it's time to meet Error Boundaries. They are like an airbag for your React code.

Storybook is a powerful tool for developing and testing UI components in isolation. But do you really need it? In this article, we’ll explore when its implementation is justified and when it’s better to go without it.

One of the best ways to improve your React code is to use prop destructuring. It makes components cleaner, more reliable, and easier to understand. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s so important.

In a world where every detail matters, smooth scrolling is not a luxury, but a necessity. Learn how to make your site more lively and user-friendly with one simple property.

I’ve often seen images of 2-3 megabytes uploaded to a site. In this article, we’ll break down why this is killing your site and how to properly optimize images for maximum performance.

One HTML tag can replace dozens of JavaScript lines. Uncovering the potential of <details> and <summary> for creating interactive interfaces.

Stop breeding meaningless wrappers! Breaking down when Fragment is salvation, and when it is excess.

You don’t always need to follow DRY. Sometimes it’s better to make three simple, clear components than one universal, untouchable one.

Why do I always use non-breaking spaces? Because it reads better. And I recommend it to you too.

Dead interfaces create distrust. Animation is care for the user. Want to be a real frontend developer? Make it beautiful!

Unused dependencies can slow down builds, increase application size and create security vulnerabilities. Let's figure out how to find and remove unnecessary ones, improving project performance.

The ?? operator (nullish coalescing) is a safer alternative to || when setting default values. See real examples and learn when exactly to use ?? over ||.

Inline styles are like fast food: convenient, but bad for your project's health. Let's explore when to avoid them and the rare cases where they're okay.

Absolute imports in React, Next.js and Vite help eliminate path hell. Here's how to set them up and why they're a must-have for any serious project.