How to use useDebugValue in React
January 21, 2021Learn how to use useDebugValue in React as well as what it is, and when to use it.
useLayoutEffect vs useEffect
January 07, 2021Discover the differences and similarities between useLayoutEffect vs useEffect and learn when you use them.
When to use useImperativeHandle
January 05, 2021Learn the basics on how and when to use useImperativeHandle in React and along with what it really is and does.
What is useReducer in React
December 11, 2020A complete guide to what is useReducer in React and how to use it. Learn how to use useReducer step by step.
How to use useRef in React
December 09, 2020The basics on how to use useRef in React and React hooks, with ref forwarding, storing values and real life examples.
How to use useContext in functional components?
December 04, 2020A complete guide on How to use useContext in functional components including a step by step guide with examples.
How to use setState from within useEffect
December 04, 2020Learn how to use setState from within useEffect with dependencies.
How to get postcodes from Google Places and Google Maps with JavaScript
November 30, 2020Learn how to get postcodes from Google Places and Google Maps with JavaScript.
React.memo vs useMemo
November 26, 2020What is the difference between React.memo vs useMemo?
What is the difference between useMemo and useCallback?
November 23, 2020Your complete guide to useMemo vs useCallback, and everything in between including the differences.
How to make and use a Google autocomplete react hook
November 20, 2020A step by step guide on how to use Google autocomplete in react with hooks!
Using componentDidMount in react hooks
November 18, 2020The most complete guide on using componentDidMount in react hooks
A brief guide to test driven development (TDD) with ReactJS
October 30, 2019Learn the basic concepts of using TDD with ReactJS
How to create an svg bar chart with JavaScript
July 03, 2019Learn how to use svg elements and JavaScript to create an svg bar chart with no additional libraries
Create a react carousel using react hooks
June 12, 2019Learn how to create an infinite react carousel using hooks in this tutorial
Replace redux with react hooks and context api
June 05, 2019Guide to creating your own react hooks and context api state management system
Using redux with react hooks
May 23, 2019Learn why and how to use react hooks with redux using the new API
Using window.addEventListener with react hooks
April 11, 2019Making use of window.addEventListener with react hooks
How to develop 2D JavaScript games with HTML5 and React
March 24, 2019Learn in this easy step by step guide how to create simple, fun, 2D JavaScript games with HTML5 and React
React hooks vs Classes
February 20, 2019With React Hooks just released, most people are now experiencing a little fight or flight. React hooks vs Classes?
A few things you need to know before building your first react native app
February 12, 2019Before you start building your first react native app make sure you read through this guide, learn from my mistakes so you do not make them.
Five reasons why you need side projects as a developer
February 07, 2019The top five reasons why you need side projects as a developer and how you can use and apply them to yourself.
The simple concept behind a react loader (working progress bar)
February 05, 2019Learn how to build and implement a proper react loader by utilizing some simple concepts that lie behind the progress bar.
Creating an easy parallax effect using react-spring animation library
January 29, 2019See how easy it is to create a cool parallax using react-spring's animation library.
Tutorial: Creating custom react.js animations using only react hooks
January 28, 2019In this react.js tutorial we create a custom animation that will move elements dependent on the position of the users mouse.
Do you need a degree to be a web developer?
January 23, 2019Do you need a degree to be a web developer? From my experience, no, you don't, I explain why and how you can start your career in web development with no degree
How to fix the gatsby firebase build issue
January 12, 2019Building your gatsby firebase project? Seeing this: 'WebpackError: self is not defined'?. Simple and easy solution here!
Will Mayger
January 01, 2019Will Mayger - Senior JavaScript, React, and Frontend developer
