React useState Functional Updates and Why They're Important
Make sure your state is never stale by using a functional update
Aug 19, 20224 min read169
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React Basics
A series of posts on the basic fundamentals of React.
React Component Composition: Build Better, More Flexible, and More Performant Components
In this post, we're going to take a look at component composition in React. Composition is a style of building components. It involves passing child components as props to a parent component. The most common example is the children prop. Composition ...
Sep 16, 20225 min read97
The React Render Prop: How to build reusable components, reduce maintenance costs, and save time
In this post, we’re going to take a look at what a React render prop is and how it can help you build better components. A surefire way to make your code more maintainable is to leverage code reusability. Render props are one way to help you do that....
Oct 9, 20223 min read79
The React Key Prop: How to reset component state, remove unnecessary effects, and write clearer code
If you've done any kind of frontend work, you've probably come across a form. They're not difficult to implement in React. That said, there are edge cases that can lead to complex code if you're not careful. One edge case involves using a single form...
Oct 12, 20224 min read488
Exploring How React Converts JSX Markup to HTML Code
Spoiler: It doesn't...at least not directly
Mar 15, 20233 min read446
JSX Made Simple: Learn the 3 Essential Rules
If you're writing React today, you're probably using JSX. If you aren't familiar with JSX, it can be challenging to work with at first. For the most part, it should resemble HTML, but there are some subtle differences. Understanding these differences...
Mar 27, 20233 min read87