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Using Theme to supercharge React Projects : A Quick Guide
Let’s talk theme files—the secret sauce to keep your React project’s styling clean, scalable, and, well, just plain fun. Imagine this: you’re neck-deep in a React app, and your styling is scattered across components. One tweak to your color palette, and you’re knee-deep in dozens of CSS changes. Enter the magic of theme files. They…
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Introduction to most commonly used React Hooks
React Hooks are functions that allow you to use state and other React features without writing a class. Introduced in React 16.8, they provide a powerful and simpler way to manage state, handle side effects, and reuse logic across components. In this article, we’ll dive into the most commonly used hooks such as : useState,…
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Understanding Redux: The Power of State Management in React Applications
State management is a crucial aspect of building scalable and maintainable applications. In React, managing state can become complex as your application grows. Redux is a powerful library that helps manage state efficiently and predictably. In this article, we will explore the advantages of a state management system, introduce Redux, discuss its pros and cons,…
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Understanding Higher-Order Components (HOCs) in React with a Real-World Example
Higher-Order Components (HOCs) in React can seem like a complex concept, especially if you’re not deeply embedded in the React ecosystem. However, they are a powerful tool for managing component logic and reusability. In this article, I’ll try to demystify HOCs and illustrate their usage with a relatable real-world example. What is a Higher-Order Component?…
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ReactJS Class Components vs Functional Components – a quick tour
Recently my team was tasked with a project that was developed in ReactJS to be modernized and made more performance optimized. The project was developed using a mix of class components and functional components, without any state management nor any performance considerations for large amounts of data payloads from server. We decided to move the…