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The complete guide to AbortController in Node.js

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The AbortController API in Node.js is a wonderful new development – learn all about it in this comprehensive tutorial.

Joseph Mawa
Jun 6, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read

Redux Toolkit’s new listener middleware vs. Redux-Saga

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Redux Toolkit’s new listener middleware is a great alternative to Redux Saga, with a few caveats – learn all about it in this complete guide.

Joseph Mawa
May 26, 2022 ⋅ 9 min read

Using the FileReader API to preview images in React

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The FileReader API can be tricky to use, but it provides a handy feature that allows users to preview images before uploading to a React app.

Joseph Mawa
Mar 31, 2022 ⋅ 7 min read

A complete guide to CSV files in Node.js

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While there isn’t a universal standard, this guide covers the differences and helpful packages for working with CSVs in Node.js.

Joseph Mawa
Feb 23, 2022 ⋅ 6 min read

Managing PDFs in Node with pdf-lib

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Take control of your PDFs in Node.js with pdf-lib, a useful tool for creating and modifying PDFs, designed to work in any JavaScript runtime.

Joseph Mawa
Feb 4, 2022 ⋅ 9 min read

RecyclerListView vs. FlatList for long lists in React Native

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Decide if RecyclerListView or FlatList is right for you when rendering long or infinite lists in React Native with this thorough comparison.

Joseph Mawa
Jan 18, 2022 ⋅ 4 min read

How to build a GUI with PyQt

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Learn how to build a GUI with PyQt, the Python binding of Qt, with this in-depth tutorial and thorough example build.

Joseph Mawa
Dec 17, 2021 ⋅ 14 min read

How to create SVG maps in React with react-simple-maps

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Create detailed and informative maps in your React apps with react-simple-maps using this in-depth guide and example build.

Joseph Mawa
Nov 24, 2021 ⋅ 9 min read

What you need to know while using the Geolocation API

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Learn how to effectively use the Geolocation API with this article filled with tips, tricks, and necessities when requesting user location.

Joseph Mawa
Nov 15, 2021 ⋅ 8 min read

How to send emails from a React app with Netlify Functions

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Automatically send emails to users of your React app without setting up a server by using Netlify Functions.

Joseph Mawa
Aug 17, 2021 ⋅ 8 min read