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Best practices for naming hooks & props in React

Best practices for naming hooks & props in React

As a developer, I think two of the most challenging things in software are (a) naming things and (b) figuring out best practices. Both of these things have many ways of accomplishing the same goal, so it's hard to know which way is recommended. That's why I decided to make

#4: How to destress – for founders

#4: How to destress – for founders

This week has been extremely stressful for me. I made a tweet last week about moving: Unpopular opinion: I like the process of moving. It’s like the real-life version of code refactoring and I like the simplification I get after doing it. — Spencer (@spencerpauly) July 24, 2022 And... spoiler

#3: Feeling unproductive? My advice for makers trying to get out of a slump.

#3: Feeling unproductive? My advice for makers trying to get out of a slump.

There's a lot of great advice online to build better software businesses. The common wisdom includes "start marketing before you start building", "build in public", "validate your business idea", and more. And don't get me wrong, this is great advice! But, I'm going to argue these tips aren't beneficial unless

#2: Bootstrappers shouldn't neglect their connections

#2: Bootstrappers shouldn't neglect their connections

🚀Product update: 2 new engine customers this week 🚀😄! yay! I'm fiercely independent. And I'd argue that if you're building a bootstrapped software business you probably are as-well. How do I know that? Well, think about it! You have no funding, no team, and (likely) no co-founder either. If you need

#1: `Firsts` shouldn’t be so hard – but they are

#1: `Firsts` shouldn’t be so hard – but they are

Starting something new shouldn't be hard. But, it is. I think Newton's first law explains why this happens. An object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion. Of course Newton is talking about motion, but I think it applies to behavior as-well.

Introducing the container pattern – a better alternative to Redux

Introducing the container pattern – a better alternative to Redux

Using a container metaphor to provide a minimal and modular microservice-esque solution to managing state.

How to type React Context with TypeScript – and why is it so painful?

How to type React Context with TypeScript – and why is it so painful?

How to type React Context with TypeScript – and why the React devs teach you incorrectly

The #1 Best Design Pattern for Managing Forms in React

The #1 Best Design Pattern for Managing Forms in React

And how this design patterns can cut down development time & make messy forms a thing of the past.

Progressive Web Apps — the future of mobile?

Progressive Web Apps — the future of mobile?

Progressive Web Apps (PWA’s) are becoming more widespread every day and when you see their benefits it’s easy to understand why. PWA’s are proven to bring about higher customer engagement, higher customer retention, and increased conversion rates to your web app. So, what are PWA’s? To

The 9 Month Solo Development Journey of Skiwise

The 9 Month Solo Development Journey of Skiwise

Skiwise is an app I’ve been developing with the goal of connecting cross country skiers with a network of their peers to share knowledge around trail conditions, social events, weather changes, and more. Originally beginning in November 2019, I’ve been working on this project for almost 700 hours

10 Non-Traditional Hacks for Incoming Computer Science Students

10 Non-Traditional Hacks for Incoming Computer Science Students

Curated advice from a college student who’s made all the mistakes before

Why I Switched Away From Google Firestore – and don't regret it

Why I Switched Away From Google Firestore – and don't regret it

Firestore has it’s use-case, but if your product lies slightly outside of that then you should be aware of the limitations.

Why didn't Deno take off?

Why didn't Deno take off?

Why didn't Deno take off when it released it's official version 1.0? There's a couple reasons, but one big, ugly, obvious one.