Published inThe Startup·PinnedMember-onlyThe Most Common Mistakes When Using ReactThe updated version of the post is available at claritydev.net. Answering React-related questions on Stack Overflow, I’ve noticed that there are a few main categories of issues people have with the library. I’ve decided to write about the most common ones and show how to handle them in hopes that…React5 min readReact5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 17Member-onlyWhat Is NaN: A Deeper Dive Into JavaScript’s Implementation of the IEEE-754 Floating Point StandardOriginally published at https://claritydev.net NaN, short for "Not a Number", is a special value in JavaScript and TypeScript (as well as many other programming languages) that represents an undefined or unrepresentable value resulting from an arithmetic operation. …Programming6 min readProgramming6 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·May 16Member-onlyMastering JavaScript Array Sorting: Array.prototype.sort() with ExamplesOriginally published at https://claritydev.net. JavaScript is a versatile language that provides developers with an array of built-in methods to manipulate data, including sorting arrays. In this post, we explore the intricacies of the Array.prototype.sort() method, demonstrating its usage in various scenarios and exploring its limitations and caveats. …JavaScript9 min readJavaScript9 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 21Member-onlyTypeScript Template Literal Types: Practical Use-Cases for Improved Code QualityOriginally published at claritydev.net. In recent years, TypeScript has become an indispensable tool for many JavaScript developers, offering type safety, improved code maintainability, and enhanced developer experience. One of the powerful features introduced in TypeScript 4.1 is template literal types which provide greater flexibility and control over string literal types. …Typescript5 min readTypescript5 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 20Member-onlyCreate an Interactive Table of Contents for a Next.js Blog with RemarkOriginally published at https://claritydev.net A table of contents (TOC) offers numerous benefits and is a valuable addition to websites, particularly blogs. A well-organized and easily navigable TOC significantly enhances the user experience, simplifying for readers the process of finding the information they need. …Nextjs10 min readNextjs10 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 18Member-onlyCopy to Clipboard Button In MDX with Next.js and Rehype Pretty CodeOriginally published at https://claritydev.net Code sharing is an essential aspect of modern web development, enabling developers to collaborate and learn from each other. Many websites make code sharing more accessible by adding a “copy to clipboard” button to their code snippets. This feature is especially useful on mobile devices, providing…Nextjs7 min readNextjs7 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 18Member-onlyAdd a Dynamic Sitemap to Next.js Website Using Pages or App DirectoryThe updated version is available at https://claritydev.net. In this post, we will explore how to add a dynamic sitemap to a Next.js website. First, we add the sitemap to a website using the “pages” directory and then update it to take advantage of the new “app” directory. We’ll implement a…Nextjs6 min readNextjs6 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Apr 14Member-onlyAutomate Your Deployment Workflow: Continuously Deploying Next.js Website to DigitalOcean Using GitHub ActionsOriginally published at https://claritydev.net. If you’ve ever deployed a Next.js website to Vercel, you’ve likely noticed how easy the process is. You simply need to push your changes to the deployment branch, and within minutes, the updates are live. …Nextjs7 min readNextjs7 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Feb 3Member-onlyProductivity Benefits of Integrating ChatGPT into the Front-End Development ProcessThe updated version is available at claritydev.com. ChatGPT has taken the world by storm with its impressive natural language processing capabilities, and not only as a source of entertainment. While everyone knows how versatile and useful it is, not many are aware of its potential to have a positive impact…ChatGPT7 min readChatGPT7 min read
Published inLevel Up Coding·Jan 20Member-onlyDisplay Warning for Unsaved Form Data on Page ExitThe updated version of the post is available at claritydev.net. Few things are more frustrating than losing all the unsaved work when accidentally leaving the page with a form. Therefore, adding a confirmation dialog asking a user to confirm a redirect when they have unsaved form changes is a good…React4 min readReact4 min read
