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Nx is a modular build framework for architecting and maintaining code projects. Using it means you configure once, then just focus on build your tools and apps. Nx can effectively manage the configuration around APIs, micro frontends and libraries of tools, so you don’t have to consciously think of this step each time it comes to building a new project. This is an article I wrote for the Purple Bricks tech blog on the subject.
This post is a little bit of introspection for me. I've recently been given a bit of time to think about certain things, and I'd like a make a note of them for my own personal growth.
Today I'm continuing with my trend of making silly mistakes so you don't have to. The subject today is asynchronous tests in Jest. I've spent too much time on this one, and I don't want you to have the same trouble!
There are so many choices when it comes to frameworks, and that's teriffic! But it could be bad news for people who struggle to make decisions. They might feel paralyzed just by the amount of choice that's on offer. So I made this with the aim of helping.
Next, Nuxt, Gatsby, SvelteKit ... there's been an explosion of frontend application frameworks lately. It's never been a more delightful experience to spin up a new project. What's the point of difference with this one? Why does it 'matter' so much?
Sometimes I get frustrated with React, there can still sometimes be obscure errors that are a result of it's component lifecycle methods. But at least it means I can tell you about how to avoid them ...
Should I use CSS or JavaScript to perform this task? If you're asking yourself this question, I have an answer for you: use the lowest technology available to you which can complete the task.
I came across a tool recently that I'm really excited about ... it's something that I think can solve one of the most pressing concerns in JavaScript development: rehydration.
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