Nelson Michael Nelson Michael is a frontend developer from Nigeria. When he's not meddling with CSS, he spends his time writing, sharing what he knows, and playing games.

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Implementing In App Updates For React Native Apps

Implementing in-app updates for React Native apps

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Implementing OTA in-app updates in React Native apps can streamline the update process, preventing delays that hinder overall productivity.

Nelson Michael
Mar 1, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read
Eleventy Vs. Next.js Static-Site Generation

Eleventy vs. Next.js for static site generation

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We evaluate Eleventy and Next.js and compare both static site generators in terms of performance, developer experience, scalability, and ecosystem.

Nelson Michael
Dec 7, 2023 ⋅ 11 min read
Deploying React Apps To GitHub Pages

Deploying React apps to GitHub Pages

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This article covers how to use GitHub Pages to convert a React app into a static website, as well as how to create a custom domain.

Nelson Michael
Nov 27, 2023 ⋅ 9 min read
Getting Started With Bun And React

Getting started with Bun and React

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Bun is a JavaScript runtime that offers a rich set of features, great speed, and is comparable to Node.js and Deno.

Nelson Michael
Nov 23, 2023 ⋅ 7 min read
Using Axios To Set Request Headers

Using Axios to set request headers

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Discover how to set request headers using Axios for enhanced API calls in browser environments, covering global and per-request headers.

Nelson Michael
Oct 9, 2023 ⋅ 7 min read
Implementing Function Overloading TypeScript

Implementing function overloading in TypeScript

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We discuss function overloading in TypeScript and investigate how (and in what scenario) )we can most effectively implement it.

Nelson Michael
Sep 11, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
Best React Native Search Libraries

Best React Native search libraries

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We explore two libraries for integrating powerful search capabilities into React Native apps: React InstantSearch Hooks and Reactive Hooks.

Nelson Michael
Aug 3, 2023 ⋅ 9 min read
Add Firework Particle Effects React App

Add firework and particle effects to your React app

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We explore the features of the react-particles components and show how to use it to add captivating effects to your React app.

Nelson Michael
Jul 18, 2023 ⋅ 9 min read
Best Next.js Starter Templates

The best Next.js starter templates

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We review some of the most popular Next.js website starter templates, offering a range of features and customization options.

Nelson Michael
May 17, 2023 ⋅ 6 min read
Guide Hiding Elements CSS

Guide to hiding elements in CSS

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We explore a variety of approaches for hiding webpage elements using CSS and evaluate them for performance and accessibility.

Nelson Michael
May 4, 2023 ⋅ 9 min read
Using Reactive Variables Apollo Client

Using reactive variables with Apollo Client

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We use reactive variables and field policies in GraphQL’s Apollo Client to manage local state in client-side, JavaScript framework apps.

Nelson Michael
Apr 25, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read
Top 10 React Grid Components And Libraries For 2023

Top 10 React Grid components and libraries for 2023

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Build great-looking and performant grid layouts with the top 10 React Grid components and libraries, such as React Data Grid and Griddle.

Nelson Michael
Apr 24, 2023 ⋅ 5 min read