TLDR Web Dev

TLDR WEB DEV 2023-08-10

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01ARTICLES & TUTORIALS

WHAT IS VITE AND WHY IS IT AWESOME?

Vite is a platform-agnostic frontend tool for building web applications quickly that solves some common developer headaches. It is a replacement for Create-React-App, which is no longer recommended by the React team. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Vite, including its key features, advantages, and how it can be integrated into existing development environments.

cleancommit.io28 min read

THINGS YOU FORGOT (OR NEVER KNEW) BECAUSE OF REACT

This article delves into the evolution of frontend development and how React, once a revolutionary framework, has become somewhat antiquated compared to newer alternatives. Many developers might be missing out on the advancements in the frontend world due to their adherence to React. There are various aspects where React lags, such as its lack of support for web components, stubborn incompatibility with the platform, and implementation of styling.

joshcollinsworth.com30 min read

FORM VALIDATION WITH REACT HOOK FORM

Form validation is the process of checking input data against specific criteria before it is processed. React Hook Form stands out as a robust, easy-to-use solution among the numerous tools and libraries available for form validation in React. This article explores the capabilities of the React Hook Form, particularly when it comes to form validation.

claritydev.net6 min read

02OPINIONS & ADVICE

MANAGE YOUR PRIORITIES AND ENERGY

Many people think that reaching the right outcomes happens by prioritizing the company first, your team second, and yourself third. However, working according to this framework can lead to burnout. A long-term career depends equally on being impactful and staying engaged. This article offers tips to help you achieve this.

lethain.com10 min read

SO YOU WANT TO BE A MANAGER - PART 3: THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Engineering management is a road often riddled with potholes, a journey where the terrain is as unpredictable as the evolution of technology itself. Whoever believes management is an easier job compared to the individual contributor role can’t be farther from the truth. The focus of this article is to dismantle this belief and present some of the most challenging aspects of being a manager.

thecaringtechie.com8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

FIXIT 2: META’S NEXT-GENERATION AUTO-FIXING LINTER

Meta has released a new linter, Fixit 2 for Python, designed from the ground up to make developers more efficient and capable, both in open source projects and the diverse landscape of its internal monorepo. Fixit 2 for Python allows developers to efficiently build custom lint rules and perform auto-fixes for their codebases. It is available on PyPi today.

engineering.fb.com7 min read

REFINE

Open-source Retool for Enterprise. Build your internal tools, admin panels, dashboards, and B2B apps with flexibility in mind.

refine.devTool

NPMGRAPH

A website to easily see the dependency graph of NPM modules.

npmgraph.js.orgTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

INSIGHTS INTO STACK OVERFLOW’S TRAFFIC

Data and graphs regarding Stack Overflow’s traffic have been circulating on social media channels over the last few weeks. The Stack Overflow team is using this opportunity to provide additional context and information on the origin of that data, the traffic trends we are seeing, and the work being done to ensure Stack Overflow remains a go-to destination for developers and technologists for years to come.

stackoverflow.blog5 min read

USING FRICTION AS A FEATURE IN MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS

This article highlights the beneficial role of friction in enhancing machine learning algorithms within user interfaces. While traditionally seen as a UX hindrance, strategic friction can improve algorithmic prediction and user interactions. Examples like TikTok's design in displaying one video at a time lead to an increase in understanding users' focus, which leads to better content recommendations.

smashingmagazine.com18 min read

THE ERA OF TECH LAYOFFS IS EVOLVING IN AN INTERESTING WAY

The era of tech layoffs has not passed yet, but it is losing some of its intensity and changing into a unique trend. The number of tech workers asked to leave since we saw layoffs peak in January 2023 has come down steadily.

techcrunch.com6 min read