Chizaram Ken I am a frontend technology enthusiast, intrigued by frameworks and how they work, presently specializing in React, and would love to teach on any topic under it.

Stories by Chizaram Ken

Why `useEffect` breaks AI streaming responses in React

Why useEffect breaks AI streaming responses in React

Dev

See why useEffect breaks AI streaming in React, and how moving stream state outside React fixes flicker and stale updates.

Chizaram Ken
Apr 23, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

What if you could lay out UI without CSS? Meet Pretext

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CSS wasn’t built for dynamic UIs. Pretext flips the model by measuring text before rendering, enabling accurate layouts, faster performance, and better control in React apps.

Chizaram Ken
Apr 21, 2026 ⋅ 9 min read
I replaced my entire test suite with AI agents Here's what actually broke

I replaced my entire test suite with AI agents: Here’s what actually broke

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AI-generated tests can speed up React testing, but they also create hidden risks. Here’s what broke in a real app.re

Chizaram Ken
Apr 10, 2026 ⋅ 9 min read
ai dev tool power rankings

AI dev tool power rankings & comparison [March 2026]

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Compare the top AI development tools and models of March 2026. View updated rankings, feature breakdowns, and find the best fit for you.

Chizaram Ken
Mar 12, 2026 ⋅ 10 min read
Anti-libraryism 10 web APIs that replace modern JavaScript libraries

Anti-libraryism: 10 web APIs that replace modern JavaScript libraries

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Explore 10 Web APIs that replace common JavaScript libraries and reduce npm dependencies, bundle size, and performance overhead.

Chizaram Ken
Feb 19, 2026 ⋅ 15 min read
frontend wrapped top stories of 2025

Frontend Wrapped 2025: The 10 storylines that defined the year

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What storylines defined 2025 in frontend development? We power rank them all, from AI advancements to supply chain attacks and framework breakthroughs.

Chizaram Ken
Dec 23, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read

Stop using JavaScript to solve CSS problems

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Stop defaulting to JavaScript. Modern CSS handles virtualization, responsive layouts, and scroll animations better than ever – with far less code.

Chizaram Ken
Dec 4, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read

Ripple over React? Evaluating the newest JS framework

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RippleJS takes a fresh approach to UI development with no re-renders and TypeScript built in. Here’s why it’s gaining attention.

Chizaram Ken
Nov 26, 2025 ⋅ 15 min read
is Llama really as bad as people say? I put Meta’s AI to the test

Is Llama really as bad as people say? I put Meta’s AI to the test

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Test out Meta’s AI model, Llama, on a real CRUD frontend projects, compare it with competing models, and walk through the setup process.

Chizaram Ken
Oct 29, 2025 ⋅ 11 min read
You're doing vibe coding wrong: Here's how to do it right. A LogRocket article

You’re doing vibe coding wrong: Here’s how to do it right

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Vibe coding isn’t just AI-assisted chaos. Here’s how to avoid insecure, unreadable code and turn your “vibes” into real developer productivity.

Chizaram Ken
Oct 28, 2025 ⋅ 11 min read
I Tried Shadcn CLI 3.0 — Here’s What I Learned

How to use AI to build accurate ShadCN components

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AI agents often break shadcn/ui components with outdated docs or made-up props. The MCP server fixes this by giving live access to registries. In this tutorial, we’ll set it up and build a Kanban board to show it in action.

Chizaram Ken
Oct 3, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
yes, you should upgrade to TypeScript 5.9 — here's why

Yes, you should upgrade to TypeScript 5.9 — here’s why

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Explore the key features of TypeScript 5.9, including the redesigned tsc –init command, the new import defer syntax, expandable hovers, and significant performance improvements.

Chizaram Ken
Sep 29, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read