Sebastian Weber

  https://doppelmutzi.github.io/ Frontend developer from Germany. Fell in love with CSS over 20 years ago. My fire for web development still blazes. Currently my focus is on React.

     



16 Stories by Sebastian Weber

Writing interactive component stories with Histoire in Vue 3 and TypeScript

Learn how Histoire, a Vue-focused Storybook alternative, can help you illustrate your different development patterns and more.
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A complete guide to the useEffect React Hook

A comprehensive guide to the useEffect React Hook, including when and when not to use it, using it with custom Hooks, and much more.
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Implementing a component visibility sensor with React Native

Detecting visible components can be tricky, but in this tutorial we build toward a usable solution that avoids some FlatList API limitations.
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Reduce maintenance effort with shared ESLint and Prettier configs

Learn how to make ESLint and Prettier configurations available in a separate package.
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Advanced package manager features for npm, Yarn, and pnpm

Don't think a lot about your package manager? Learn more in this article about the advances in package manager features you may have missed....
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JavaScript package managers compared: npm, Yarn, or pnpm?

With the spate of popular JavaScript package managers reaching relative feature parity, it's time to compare: npm, Yarn, or pnpm?
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Next-level component showcasing with Storybook controls

Learn about controls, a new Storybook addon that lets you dynamically interact with your React components for demo and testing purposes.
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Improve custom Hook debugging with useDebugValue

In this tutorial, learn how to use the useDebugValue Hook to make debugging reports for your custom React Hooks easier and more descriptive.
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Renovate: Dependency updates on steroids

Up-to-date dependencies are vital in software development. Learn how Renovate automatically updates your dependencies in CI/CD environments.
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useState vs. useRef: Similarities, differences, and use cases

Learn the similarities and differences between the useState and useRef Hooks in React, as illustrated demos and use cases.
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How to debug encrypted network traffic in React Native

Extend the shipped React Native toolbox with sophisticated utilities for debugging encrypted network traffic.
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Understanding relative CSS units

Understanding key differences between absolute and relative units in CSS is crucial for building fluid layouts and responsive designs.
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