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Discover how to build powerful, reusable custom hooks in React with this expert-level guide tailored for web developers. Learn when and how to abstract logic, avoid common pitfalls, and write scalable hooks that supercharge your codebase. Perfect for modern JavaScript and TypeScript pros.
Master modern web layouts with expert-level insights into CSS Flexbox and Grid. Learn when and how to use each, explore responsive design strategies, and apply advanced layout techniques that enhance performance, accessibility, and structure in real-world web development.
What began as an ambitious AI-driven idea to send silent messages between devices evolved into a deep dive into AX.25, AFSK, and hardware integration with Mobilinkd and C#. This post explores the real challenges, code, and lessons learned in building a digital ham radio messenger app from scratch.
Unlock the full potential of responsive design with SCSS in this expert guide for developers. Learn how to build mobile-first web apps that scale beautifully, optimize performance, and streamline your CSS workflow using SCSS mixins, functions, and best practices tailored for modern development.
Discover how to write powerful, maintainable, and production-ready unit tests in C# using Visual Studio. This in-depth guide covers everything from test structure to mocking dependencies and automating quality. Perfect for professional developers ready to master test-driven development and level up their coding discipline.
Unlock the power of TypeScript decorators and enhance your code with metadata! Learn how decorators can streamline your development process, improve maintainability, and add powerful functionality to your TypeScript classes, methods, properties, and parameters. Dive deep into advanced applications and practical examples in this comprehensive guide.
Choosing between React’s Context API and Redux for state management can be challenging. This guide breaks down the key differences, performance considerations, and best practices to help you make the right choice for your application. Find out which tool fits your project best and why.
Learn how to build a simple Mileage Calculator app using C# and the OSRM API for accurate distance calculations between two addresses. This tutorial guides you through the key steps of integrating the OSRM API, geocoding with Nominatim, and handling user inputs.
Unlock the full potential of TypeScript with generics, a game-changing feature for writing flexible, reusable, and type-safe code. Whether you’re a web developer working with React, SharePoint SPFx, or backend services, mastering generics will elevate your programming skills and streamline your code.
Learn why React-based TypeScript (TSX) files are a game changer for SPFx development. From simplifying code with React hooks to improving performance and modularity, discover the key advantages and disadvantages of using React in SharePoint Framework applications.