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Replacing React code with CSS :has selector
Published: at 07:25 AM(Nadia Makarevich)The article explores how the new CSS :has selector can simplify React code by eliminating the need for complex JavaScript logic. It allows for targeting parent elements and handling UI interactions like focus states, form element conditions, and dynamic styling without relying on React's state or re-renders. The post provides examples where using :has improves accessibility, reduces unnecessary React components, and enhances performance.
What’s new in React 19
Published: at 07:17 AM(Michael Novotny)The article highlights new features in React 19, such as improved server components, better support for streaming, and enhancements to the transitions API. It also discusses changes aimed at simplifying state management and improving performance, like the new useEvent hook. Additionally, React 19 introduces experimental features like the useCache hook for handling asynchronous data more effectively. These updates focus on enhancing the developer experience while pushing performance optimizations for modern web applications.
React and FormData
Published: at 07:12 AM(Brad Westfall)The article explores how React developers can use FormData, a JavaScript standard, to handle form data in both controlled and uncontrolled components. It covers how to avoid using refs and directly extract form values, while discussing challenges with TypeScript compatibility. The piece also introduces tools like Zod for schema validation and highlights how modern React APIs, especially in version 19, integrate with FormData, with examples from frameworks like Remix.
A beginners guide to using Vite with React
Published: at 01:45 PM(Arnab Chatterjee)A beginner's guide to using Vite with React. Covers setting up a new project, explaining Vite's benefits like fast server start and hot module replacement, project structure overview, working with assets, and basic troubleshooting. Highlights Vite as a modern, efficient alternative to traditional bundlers for React development.
Advanced CSS Grid Techniques
Published: at 01:42 PM(Ridoy Hasan)The article discusses advanced CSS Grid techniques, including using grid areas for named layouts, auto-placement for automatic item positioning, and the minmax() function to set flexible track sizes. It also covers the differences between auto-fill and auto-fit for responsive grids and how to combine CSS Grid with Flexbox for layout alignment. Practical examples and code snippets guide users through creating dynamic, responsive layouts with ease.
CSS Grid - A Deep Dive
Published: at 01:38 PM(Ridoy Hasan)The article provides an in-depth explanation of CSS Grid, a powerful layout system for web development. It covers fundamental concepts such as grid containers, items, lines, tracks, and cells, and demonstrates how to define rows and columns, use fractional units, and control item placement. Practical examples include creating responsive designs, managing grid gaps, and nesting grids. The post also introduces features like auto-fit and auto-fill to enhance grid flexibility.
OpenAI is shockingly good at unminifying code
Published: at 01:26 PM(Frank Fiegel)The article explains how OpenAI tools assist in reverse-engineering minified JavaScript. It uses an example of a complex ASCII art generator to show how ChatGPT can interpret the code, making it more readable by converting it to TypeScript. The article highlights the utility of AI in understanding and debugging obfuscated code.
The Complete Developer Guide to React 19, Part 1: Async Handling
Published: at 12:20 PM(Hristo Totov)The guide to React 19 focuses on async handling improvements, including new hooks like useTransition and useActionState. These enhance handling of asynchronous tasks, error management, and optimistic updates. Key features include smoother state transitions without UI blocking, better form state management, and support for server actions and server components. The introduction of hooks like useOptimistic and useFormStatus makes React apps more responsive and dynamic while simplifying async operations.
Top 5 HTML Features You’re Not Using (But Should Be)
Published: at 12:16 PM(Safdar Ali)The article outlines five underutilized HTML features that can improve web development. These features can enhance the interactivity, efficiency, and responsiveness of your web pages.
How to Use React Compiler – A Complete Guide
Published: at 10:13 AM(Tapas Adhikary)This article discusses the React 19 compiler, which automates optimization tasks previously handled by hooks like useMemo() and useCallback(). While React's memoization techniques are valuable, over-optimization can hinder performance. With React 19, new features like Server Components, Server Actions, enhanced hooks, improved asset loading, and smoother Web Component integration aim to improve performance. The introduction of the compiler allows developers to focus more on writing efficient code without manually handling optimizations.